News & Insights - Berwick Partners (an Odgers Berndtson company)

From HRD to NED: Securing and selecting your first non-exec role

The number of HR leaders taking on Non-Executive positions has gradually been increasing in recent years and as of today there are in the region…

Transformational Leaders: Caroline Harper, Chief Planning Director of Be First

The shortage of planners has been well-known for over a decade; local authority planning staff fell by 15 per cent between 2006 and 2016. In…

Five minutes with: Daniel Broch, Founder of Everyman Cinema & Co-Founder of Bliss

With the retail and leisure sector evolving at an exponential rate, our high streets and local communities have undergone radical change in recent years with…

Developing your career beyond HR? Stuart Branch, Group People and IT Director of Weetabix

With HR Directors’ presence at the board table becoming more prominent, and their strategic input more critical, is their involvement and oversight of functions in…

The DNA of a CISO: crisis capability meets commercial clout (Digital Leaders)

With cyber attacks on the rise and data breaches under greater scrutiny than ever before, strong technology and security leadership is critical for savvy businesses…

Transformational Leaders: Mark Hawkins, Chief Executive of Rowcroft Hospice

In a sector ripe for disruption, many not-for-profit organisations are looking to recruit talent from outside the sector to ensure they stay ahead of the…

Striking the balance: Brand Differentiation vs Sustainability

Consumers are looking for assertive brands that help them make the right choices and provide them with sustainable options; they are ready for action. How…

Success through new skillsets (Supply Chain Digital)

Despite procurement’s traditional ‘cost-cutting’ reputation, success in supply chain sourcing is about far more than driving down price

Are CISOs straining under pressure?

In an age of extensive data theft and aggressive regulations, the role of the CISO is not one for the faint-hearted

The importance of employer branding & business as a force for good

The UK job market remains resilient despite rising Brexit uncertainty, with faster than expected earnings growth and the lowest unemployment rate in decades. ONS has…

How ‘Purpose’ strengthens a talent management strategy

Katie Hart, a Consultant in Berwick Partners’ Consumer & Retail Practice, recently hosted an event on ‘The Role of Purpose in Business’. A CEO of…

Local is in fashion: tailoring the consumer experience

Consumers are increasingly looking for more personal, community-orientated shopping experiences, with a recent IRI survey highlighting that over 50 per cent of UK customers prefer…