Perspective

In this month’s issue, we discuss how we have stepped up our activities to drive progress on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI). We explore how to champion neurodiversity in the workplace. Learn more about what active listening is and what it's important in the workplace and finally, the confluence of ESG, Culture and Workplace Design.

In this month’s issue, we look at how social purpose can attract potential hires in a talent shortage, we delve into the creation of a new performance body for local government. Our not-for-profit sector explore the diversity challenges facing the museums, galleries and heritage sector. Finally, as the NHS celebrates its 75th birthday this year, we discuss how the NHS long term plan published in June heralds a new era of collaboration.

In this month’s issue, we'll be discussing all things sustainability. Over the last three months, we've been planting five trees for every candidate placed. Learn more about how our initiative is going in this edition of Perspective. We also explore the evolving role of sustainability leaders and speak to Mayra Vivo-Torre, a successful freelance ESG, Sustainability and Net Zero Consultant about her career in sustainability, the challenges faced when looking for such roles and her career highlights so far. Finally, find out more about how we prioritise sustainability.

In this month’s issue, although digital transformation is sweeping through the third sector, many charities still lack a digital strategy. We discuss whether we will need the digital pound and the potential impact should it be introduced later this decade. We dive into why CEOs should welcome regulation for generative AI with open arms and finally, why generative AI should be on your board agenda.

In this month’s issue, we discuss how cost-effectiveness and scalability are among the factors driving the ongoing growth of SaaS in the B2B market. We hear from a security specialist who shares the story of the CEO of a FTSE250 organisation and how his executive leadership team had been the target and victims of a recent cyber-attack. Andrew Rodgers, Principal in our Leadership Practice, explains how Odgers is helping organisations unlock growth by equipping teams and leaders with new mindsets and finally, our leadership experts from the Central Government Practice examine the idea of porosity; the flow of top talent from private sector businesses into public sector roles.

In this month’s issue we celebrated Neurodiversity Celebration Week where four of our employees reveal how neurodiversity affects their lives and why it matters so much that Odgers’ supportive and inclusive culture encourages them to be their true selves. The Financial and Professional Services Practice recently hosted a stimulating and informative evening client event featuring a brilliant panel of experts. Bambos Eracleous, Partner for Media & Entertainment, explains why there are still plenty of interim management opportunities in the sector. Finally, we take pride in working with our network of highly experienced interim managers to share best sustainable practice. We were delighted to hear from Mayra Vivo-Torres, a successful freelance ESG, Sustainability and Net Zero Consultant about her career in sustainability, the challenges faced when looking for such roles and her career highlights so far.

In this month’s issue we’re focussing on sustainability. As part of our new initiative, we’ll be planting five trees for every candidate placed. Councils up and down the UK are reaping impressive results from innovative and smartly implemented sustainability initiatives, says Jes Ladva, Managing Partner, Government, Financial Services and Technology. We spoke to sustainability and ESG expert, Ashley Tamburello, on what a role in sustainability means, her career highlights and how roles in the space will evolve in the future. Finally, under pressure from consumers and regulators, retailers and FMCG manufacturers are working hard on sustainability. But is change happening fast enough explores Zoe Wakeham and Daniel Wood, consultants in our Consumer and Retail Practice.

In this month's issue, Jes Ladva, Managing Partner, offers insight into the interim management trends of 2023. We speak to Paul Wenman, owner of InvestAssure and an expert in sustainability, about the growing risks around making ESG claims that fail to match operational realities. In recent years, many music superstars have sold the rights to their hits for princely sums. We delve into the rise of back catalogues as an asset class. Finally, Suresh Lal, Partner and Head of the Housing Practice, explores the pressures in housing this year.

In this month's issue, Sue Johnson, Managing Partner of Odgers’ Inclusion & Diversity Consulting Practice, offers some insight into what leaders can do to ensure their organisation is inclusive for all. In a fast-evolving regulatory environment, financial institutions need to combine strong leadership with agility and operational resilience to thrive in turbulent times, says Odgers Interim Principal, Financial Services, Richard Plaistowe. We discuss top tip for CV writing and finally, mass layoffs at big tech companies have made headlines. Yet the pain isn’t universal, given numerous companies in the sector are still hiring. Andy Wright and Siobhan Farlow, Consultants in our Technology Practice, explore what’s going on.

In this month's issue, we discuss that in order to attract, retain and get the best out of talent, organisations must reshape the workplace so that it is fit for purpose in an era defined by the intersection of some major trends. We are proud of our unwavering commitment to Inclusion & Diversity (I&D) within our own workforce and when identifying interim talent for clients, but we explore data that shows we can and should do better. We explore what active listening is and why is it important in the workplace. Finally, what is tech debt, why does it hinder growth and how can financial services companies resolve the problem? Odgers Interim Principal, Financial Services, Richard Plaistowe provides the answers.

In this month's issue, Andy Wright, Consultant in the Technology Practice talks us through his return to work after being diagnosed with cancer earlier this year. We explore how to create a culture of psychological safety at work. Airlines and airports have struggled to fill certain roles after making drastic cutbacks but does automation hold the answer to some of the sector’s problems? Finally, we discuss whether retailers can and should do more, and collaborate better, to help those struggling during the cost-of-living crisis.

In this month's issue, we pay tribute to Her Late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. The England Lionesses lifting the Euro 2022 trophy was a feel-good moment for the country. But there’s also good reason to feel optimistic about the longer-term prospects for women’s sport. We also discuss some of the big and ongoing challenges the new Health Secretary faces. Finally, we are thrilled to have won the Trailblazer Award for our Internal Support at the inaugural GenM Awards.