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These 6 employee wellbeing tips will boost your retention

Friday, 20 December 2024 by Aiden Wynn
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Retention and wellbeing in the workplace are more interconnected than ever… According to the Thriving at Work report, poor mental health results in the loss of 300,000 employees annually in the UK alone, costing the economy an estimated £99 billion each year. So, it’s no surprise that businesses that prioritise employee mental health enjoy higher
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5 advantages of executive search in consumer product recruitment

Wednesday, 07 August 2024 by Aiden Wynn
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Looking to onboard strategic leaders, directors, or executives within the consumer product space? Partner with the consumer product and FMCG executive search experts for accelerated results. Gain access to incredible senior-level talent that can add value to your organisation at the highest level. Find out all about the benefits of executive search, and why our
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Your inclusive recruitment checklist for 2024

Wednesday, 17 July 2024 by Aiden Wynn
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Everything you need to know to make your recruitment more inclusive, from the big benefits to our inclusive recruitment checklist… Despite DE&I being a major draw for professionals across the consumer product sector and beyond, it’s still something that organisations are struggling to implement effectively within their hiring process. This inclusive recruitment guide will tell
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Employee Value Proposition: the employers’ guide to EVP

Friday, 21 June 2024 by Aiden Wynn
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Is your employee value proposition helping you attract and retain the market’s best talent?   Your EVP is a secret recipe that no other organisation can replicate.   It’s the unique combination of benefits, values, and culture that your business can offer its employees – and how you communicate that to the market.   These days, top professionals
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Your 2024 Salary Survey, from the consumer product recruitment experts

Tuesday, 20 February 2024 by Aiden Wynn
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Our 2024 consumer product salary survey is free to access and will help you attract top consumer product talent… Securing top consumer talent can be a challenge in the current market. So, it’s important that you understand where your current salaries fall. Are they in line with pre-existing internal salaries, general market average, or actually
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FMCG Search & Selection: recruitment services trusted by Monster, Danone & Ferrero

Friday, 01 December 2023 by Aiden Wynn
Search & Selection: recruitment services trusted by Monster, Danone, Henkel and Ferrero
Our Search & Selection services are trusted by some of the biggest brands and most exciting startups in the consumer product sector… High success rates when recruiting can be transformative for organisations of all sizes. As the consumer product Search & Selection specialists, that’s something we’ve seen for ourselves time and time again. Find out
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Don’t let Christmas supply chain disruption impact sales

Monday, 27 November 2023 by Aiden Wynn
Don’t let Christmas supply chain disruption impact sales
‘Tis the season to see sales soar – but could supply chain disruption impact your Christmas peak? The saying goes that you can’t have the good without the bad, and so it stands to reason that Christmas would come with at least a little bit of stress. This year, though, the problems in consumer products
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An expert guide to 2023’s best food and drink advent calendars

Monday, 30 October 2023 by Aiden Wynn
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“Soon be Christmas…” I know, I know, it’s a little early to be hearing sleighbells jingling. But you can never be too prepared, right? Plus, with so many amazing food and drink advent calendar already on the market, you can’t blame us for getting excited! We won’t pretend it’s going to be easy to narrow
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Boost brand positioning with 2023’s top 5 consumer trends

Monday, 09 October 2023 by Aiden Wynn
Boost brand positioning with 2023’s top 5 consumer trends
The biggest and most influential consumer trends have been revealed – here’s how your brand can take full advantage. If you want to stay one step ahead of changing consumer trends, the findings from the recent FlavourVision® report are a must-read. Want to bring big benefits to your business? Here’s everything you need to know:
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RTD coffee sales have grown by how much?!

Wednesday, 27 September 2023 by Aiden Wynn
RTD coffee sales have grown by how much
RTD coffee sales have been an unexpected driving force behind the ready-to-drink boom. With drinks-on-the-go still a leading trend in 2023, let’s take a look at the role RTD coffee sales play in the category’s upward trajectory: A nation of coffee lovers. The value of RTD coffee in 2023. Why are RTD coffee sales on
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Falling food prices are good news for inflation

Friday, 22 September 2023 by Aiden Wynn
Falling food prices are good news for inflation
UK inflation has fallen to its lowest level in a long while – and we have food prices to thank. After a solid year and a half of high prices, August brought some reprieve. But, while it might have been a long time coming, it wasn’t exactly expected. Here’s what you need to know: UK
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The expensive truth about FMCG sustainability

Thursday, 24 August 2023 by Aiden Wynn
The expensive truth about FMCG sustainability
New research shines a light on how far FMCG still has to go towards true sustainability – and how costly a failure to act could be… As important as sustainability is, both to brands and their consumers, taking action inevitably takes time. Here’s what the research says about current climate change initiatives in the sector,
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Your how-to guide to diversity and employer branding

Tuesday, 15 August 2023 by Aiden Wynn
Your how-to guide to diversity and employer brand
Becoming an inclusive workplace is top priority for organisations across the consumer product sector – not least because it’s a great way to engage, attract, and retain top talent! It’s no secret that more UK workers than ever before are prioritising opportunities that align with their values. That’s why it’s important to consider diversity and
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Which RTD cocktails are driving the ready-to-drink boom?

Wednesday, 02 August 2023 by Aiden Wynn
Which RTD cocktails are driving the ready-to-drink boom?
Cocktails-made-easy is one of the biggest drinks trends of 2023 – so let’s take a look at the brands driving the RTD cocktails boom. Opportunities to enjoy an al fresco cocktail or two have been thin on the ground so far this year. But, despite the summer weather not being quite what we’d all hoped,
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What is unbiased recruitment and why does it matter?

Friday, 28 July 2023 by Aiden Wynn
What is unbiased recruitment – and does it really matter?
With unbiased recruitment becoming more of a talking point in the modern job market, we break down what it is, why it matters, and how to make your hiring practices more inclusive. What is unbiased recruitment? What are unconscious biases? Why does unbiased recruitment matter? The benefits of unbiased recruitment. Making your hiring process more
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Which brand bagged more wins at The Grocer Gold Awards?

Thursday, 13 July 2023 by Aiden Wynn
Which brand bagged more wins at The Grocer Gold Awards?
This year’s biggest winner at The Grocer Gold Awards bagged an impressive four accolades… In a sector as fiercely competitive as grocery and FMCG, The Grocer Gold Awards are a prestigious marker of quality, innovation, and success within the market. Now that the 2023 awards have been and gone, let’s take a deep dive into
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Price cuts to this one product suggest good things for inflation

Thursday, 06 July 2023 by Aiden Wynn
These supermarket price cuts suggest good things for inflation
Are inflationary pressures easing? Supermarket price cuts to one particular product suggest a light at the end of the tunnel. Here’s what you need to know: What is the current rate of UK inflation? Supermarket price cuts: cause for hope? How to stay up-to-date with industry trends. What is the current rate of UK inflation?
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Sharp rise in supermarket sales driven by two key categories

Wednesday, 28 June 2023 by Aiden Wynn
Summer supermarket sales surge driven by two key categories
The warmer weather has brought with it a summer supermarket sales surge – what does that mean for an FMCG brand like yours? In a year categorised by low consumer confidence, the news of a sales spike in UK supermarkets is music to the ears of many. But what are the products driving the uptick
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3 reasons to partner with the consumer product NAM recruitment specialists

Thursday, 22 June 2023 by Aiden Wynn
The FMCG NAM recruitment specialists
On the lookout for top National Account Management talent with specialised consumer product experience? Work with the NAM recruitment specialists… The consumer product sector is known to be a highly competitive talent market. But we have the skills, tools, and connections to fill key hires quickly, without ever sacrificing quality. We’ve done it time and
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4 planet-friendly sustainable packaging breakthroughs

Friday, 09 June 2023 by Aiden Wynn
4 planet-friendly sustainable packaging breakthroughs
Sustainability is now a necessity rather than a choice – particularly in the consumer product sector. Consumer product brands of all sizes are striving to hit key environmental targets and meet changing consumer expectations. One key trend we’ve seen as a result is a shift towards more sustainable packaging. And, so far in 2023, there
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