Paul McArdle

The increasingly competitive market for talent has extended to the search for top-level executives, adding to the risky choice between promoting existing employees and attracting new talent. Carefully planned recruitment can navigate both.

The Panel has just finished a comprehensive sentiment survey for its 2022 Accountancy Salary Guide. It provides a deep insight into the salary and bonus expectations for finance professionals and provides stark evidence that the days of working full time in an office are numbered.

With the battle for talent sky high, the employer has essentially become the candidate. That is why it is so important that companies embrace new trends and technologies such as recruitment marketing and AI to land the right person.

Candidates now have more choice of roles to choose from. This means they can get more flexible working arrangements, while moving for better salary packages.

The period just after Christmas is the busiest time of the year for recruiters, with people using the holiday period to revaluate their careers. But before you hand in your notice, there are a few things you should consider first.

Marc Randolph agreed to step back as CEO of Netflix, realising his skills were better served elsewhere. It is a lesson that a lot of company founders could learn from if they want to take their business to the next level.

The use of Long Term Incentive Plans are on the rise, allowing companies to attract and retain key employees without granting equity. This is what you need to know about you can make them work for your business.

The psychology of the counteroffer is fascinating from both an employee and an employer perspective, and there are several competing factors of play. I have been in the recruitment business for 30 years. This is my playbook for dealing with counteroffers.