​Everyone at some point in their lives will experience a stressful situation or period at work. In this article we look at the ways stress can enter the workplace – whether that means working in the office or remotely -- and how you can alleviate it. Effectively reducing stress will help you cope with your workload, gain perspective and help you prevent it reoccurring.  ​​Ca...

​Many businesses continue to plan and hedge against global price fluctuation and instability, which means there is continued demand for talented Procurement and Supply Chain professionals. Employees continue to enjoy a remote way of working and have learnt many new skills and competencies to facilitate effective collaboration and teamwork. It’s likely many will continue to w...

​​In recognition of International Women’s Day (8th March), we’re taking this opportunity to celebrate women’s achievements in Supply Chain and Procurement, but also to reflect: why do we need a global day of recognition for women?While great strides have been made to level inequalities between men and women, disparities still remain. In many organisations there has been grea...

​There is increasing pressure on and expectation for Procurement and Supply Chain professionals to possess useful, high-level soft skills in addition to the required technical skills for many roles.This is due in part to the pressures, changes and challenges we’ve all experienced of working from home, and the increased digitisation to support this. The success experienced la...

Due to the softer job market experienced over the last 6 months, many who remained in permanent jobs were understandably reluctant to make any risky career moves. The market has since picked up, however, and with it a great opportunity for those who missed out on taking the next step in their careers!With this increase of activity and influx of opportunities, now is a good t...

It’s one of the most difficult parts of the recruitment process for many prospective candidates: how to negotiate salary. If you aim too high are you overselling yourself? If you pitch too low will the interviewer question your skills and experience? Employers will usually offer a potential salary range as they expect applicants with different proficiency levels to apply to ...

After significant economic turbulence and an unstable job market, many talented Procurement and Supply Chain professionals are considering interim positions to enhance their careers rather than permanent positions.   It can be a great way to broaden your skill set while building experience in changing environments. Not only that, it can be a great way to control your earning...

Originally planned for 2020, changes to IR35 regulations are due to come in to effect in April 2021 which will affect the way employers engage contractors. With the responsibility to adherence shifting from contractor to (medium to large-sized) businesses some employers may feel reticent about engaging with such workers, especially if there is uncertainty with regards to h...

Applying for a new job in 2020 has not been without its challenges, not least because it has meant going through the process remotely, and this can be daunting. Although a lot can be communicated through a screen, so much of what fleshes out the bones of a job offer, and an organisation is found when meeting its people (hiring managers and colleagues) and visiting the phys...

As a task and process-heavy department, Procurement and Supply Chain recruitment tends to focus on the hard, technical skills a candidate can bring to the organisation. While finding a candidate to match the necessary technical skills is clearly critical, onboarding candidates who are the right fit culturally can be the difference between a high turnover of staff and a loyal...

The changing shape of the working world has offered opportunities but also created challenges when it comes to employee satisfaction and a healthy work-life balance. On the one hand, this time has shown many businesses that more flexible ways of working are indeed possible, while on the other hand lines have become blurred between home-life and work-stress, making a healthy ...

Whether you have worked remotely or in the office throughout 2020, have been furloughed or have moved position and company (probably also remotely), you will undoubtedly have gained new soft skills or honed existing ones. In a time of crisis, it can be easy to feel dejected, but in such times you also build resilience. Having to adapt to new ways of working means improving y...

Although video interviewing isn’t new, it has become far more prevalent this year than ever before. This has meant an adjustment period for many hiring managers, as well as candidates who are unfamiliar with the process. However, there are many benefits to be gained from video interviewing, but there are certainly some potential pitfalls to be aware of. With preparation, ...

If 2020 has taught us anything it is to expect the unexpected. Businesses will be going into 2021 lean and risk-averse, yet must also allow for growth plans within their strategy. How can these juxtaposed positions be achieved? Agility will be key, as will a reliance on contingency plans and resources. Effective collaboration between key business functions from procuremen...

Advancing technologies mean greater challenges for businesses but also opportunities – those who adapt to an increasingly digitised world will become stronger during this period of transformation, with those that fail to do so being left behind. The short to medium-term future will see an abundance of ‘big’ data, increased automation, cloud technologies and Artificial Intell...

Procurement and Supply Chain jobs are generally dependable in terms of salary, career progression and personal development, making the profession a good career choice. But while the Procurement and Supply Chain jobs market is usually robust, it’s not beyond the mercy of the events of the last few years. The uncertainty caused by Brexit and the global pandemic have affected...

2020 has been undoubtedly challenging for many, if not all, businesses. The year was ushered in against a backdrop of economic uncertainty due to stalling Brexit negotiations, and then a global pandemic struck, the magnitude of which was previously unseen by most living generations. Against this, businesses have had to adapt existing forecasts and strategies, including recru...

Everyone at some point in their lives will experience a stressful situation or period either in their personal lives or at work. Although a lot of headway has been made towards reducing the stigma surrounding mental health, it still remains a difficult topic to discuss at work. In recognition of 10th October as World Mental Health Day, we are looking at some of the best wa...

Procurement and Supply Chain are some of the most important divisions of any organisation. The importance of, and the innovative developments taking place in this department may not initially seem to lend itself to the fast-moving world of social media, and this is something that companies need to address.   Many might ask, is there a place for Procurement and Sup...

As the busy season sets in before the end of the year, many organisations are having to relocate their priorities and resources. This means that many business leaders are having to create their own hiring strategies as HR are too busy to support them in this. One of the most daunting prospects of this is the time pressures of trying to find Procurement and Supply Chain t...