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Unlocking Growth: Strategic M&A for Building Strength and Creating Value
Unlocking Growth: Strategic M&A for Building Strength and Creating Value

Unlocking Growth: Strategic M&A for Building Strength and Creating Value

Posted 2025-06-26
Private equity investors use strategic acquisitions to overcome challenges and unlock value through transformation and integration.

From HR to Operations: Sarah Stokes on Redefining Leadership in Food & Drink Manufacturing
From HR to Operations: Sarah Stokes on Redefining Leadership in Food & Drink Manufacturing

From HR to Operations: Sarah Stokes on Redefining Leadership in Food & Drink Manufacturing

Posted 2025-06-25
At Nigel Wright Group's latest webinar for HR professionals in food & beverage production, Sarah Stokes shared her journey from HR leadership to senior operations.

North West Business Leaders’ Economic Seminar with the Bank of England
North West Business Leaders’ Economic Seminar with the Bank of England

North West Business Leaders’ Economic Seminar with the Bank of England

Posted 2025-05-27
Nigel Wright Group hosted its first Business Leader Seminar at Manchester Hall, bringing together over 60 senior business leaders from across the North West.

Work Won’t Make Them Rich: Why Gen Z and Alpha Are Redefining Wealth and the Future of Work
Work Won’t Make Them Rich: Why Gen Z and Alpha Are Redefining Wealth and the Future of Work

Work Won’t Make Them Rich: Why Gen Z and Alpha Are Redefining Wealth and the Future of Work

Posted 2025-05-23
Nigel Wright Group jointly organised an exclusive C-suite event which tackled a timely and provocative question: If work won’t make them rich… what will?

Inspiring Exchange with Supply Chain Experts: First-Hand Insights & Emerging Trends
Inspiring Exchange with Supply Chain Experts: First-Hand Insights & Emerging Trends

Inspiring Exchange with Supply Chain Experts: First-Hand Insights & Emerging Trends

Posted 2025-04-23
The supply chain sector in the consumer goods industry is undergoing major change. Artificial intelligence, talent shortages, and rising automation are reshaping daily operations and presenting new challenges for business leaders and HR professionals....

Understanding Changing Behaviours in the Consumer Sector
Understanding Changing Behaviours in the Consumer Sector

Understanding Changing Behaviours in the Consumer Sector

Posted 2025-04-15
Changing consumer behavior is redefining how people shop—retailers must rethink their approach.

Swedish Success and Smart Connectivity — Reflections from the Swedish Business Footprint Event in the North East
Swedish Success and Smart Connectivity — Reflections from the Swedish Business Footprint Event in the North East

Swedish Success and Smart Connectivity — Reflections from the Swedish Business Footprint Event in the North East

Posted 2025-04-15
In Newcastle, Nigel Wright Group joined the Swedish Business Footprint event, hosted by the Swedish Chamber of Commerce for the UK.

What Prada’s Versace Acquisition Really Means for Executive Search in the Luxury Sector
What Prada’s Versace Acquisition Really Means for Executive Search in the Luxury Sector

What Prada’s Versace Acquisition Really Means for Executive Search in the Luxury Sector

Posted 2025-04-10
Prada’s Versace deal marks a turning point in luxury brand mergers and global fashion leadership.

Embracing Disruption: 11 HR Trends for 2025
Embracing Disruption: 11 HR Trends for 2025

Embracing Disruption: 11 HR Trends for 2025

Posted 2025-04-01
Here's what we learned…...

Upcoming IR35 and Tax Changes: What They Mean for the UK Contractor Market
Upcoming IR35 and Tax Changes: What They Mean for the UK Contractor Market

Upcoming IR35 and Tax Changes: What They Mean for the UK Contractor Market

Posted 2025-04-01
A series of legislative and tax changes—set out in the Autumn Budget, due to roll out over the next two years—will reshape how contractors work and how companies engage with them.

How NEXT Made £1 Billion: The UK Retail Success Story Everyone's Talking About
How NEXT Made £1 Billion: The UK Retail Success Story Everyone's Talking About

How NEXT Made £1 Billion: The UK Retail Success Story Everyone's Talking About

Posted 2025-03-31
A legacy reimagined—how Next embraced technology to lead in today’s retail world.

Recruiting in Manchester: Strategies for Success
Recruiting in Manchester: Strategies for Success

Recruiting in Manchester: Strategies for Success

Posted 2025-01-21
Manchester is one of the UK’s most vibrant economic hubs, however, recruiting in this dynamic city comes with its unique set of challenges.

Building a Clear, Unifying Purpose
Building a Clear, Unifying Purpose

Building a Clear, Unifying Purpose

Posted 2025-01-14
The concept of purpose has emerged as a defining element of successful organisations, bridging the gap between employee engagement and organisational goals.

Building Empathy: The Foundation of a Thriving Organisation
Building Empathy: The Foundation of a Thriving Organisation

Building Empathy: The Foundation of a Thriving Organisation

Posted 2025-01-14
As businesses continue to evolve to meet the challenges of a post-pandemic world, empathy has emerged as a cornerstone of effective leadership and workplace culture.

Building a Future-Ready Workforce: Sustaining and Expanding Work-Life Balance Policies
Building a Future-Ready Workforce: Sustaining and Expanding Work-Life Balance Policies

Building a Future-Ready Workforce: Sustaining and Expanding Work-Life Balance Policies

Posted 2025-01-09
The interplay between professional demands and personal well-being continues to challenge employers and employees alike.

HR Predictions for 2025: What lies ahead for the workplace
HR Predictions for 2025: What lies ahead for the workplace

HR Predictions for 2025: What lies ahead for the workplace

Posted 2025-01-08
HR leaders must navigate these changes with agility and foresight. This article contains the key HR trends and predictions for the coming year.

How AI is Revolutionising the Fashion Industry
How AI is Revolutionising the Fashion Industry

How AI is Revolutionising the Fashion Industry

Posted 2024-12-16
Linn Andersen recently attended this year's NF&TA conference, which highlighted the vital role that consumers, businesses, and authorities play in fostering a sustainable future.

Climbing the Marketing Career Ladder: Insights from Industry Experts
Climbing the Marketing Career Ladder: Insights from Industry Experts

Climbing the Marketing Career Ladder: Insights from Industry Experts

Posted 2024-10-25
Nigel Wright Group was delighted to welcome James Russell-Watson, Head of Marketing at Nuby, to present at our recent ‘Climbing the Marketing Career Ladder’ webinar.

Elevating the Food Industry: Promoting Food and Drink Careers to the Next Generation
Elevating the Food Industry: Promoting Food and Drink Careers to the Next Generation

Elevating the Food Industry: Promoting Food and Drink Careers to the Next Generation

Posted 2024-10-22
Our recent HR webinar was centred on how food companies are promoting careers to students and the next generation of workers.

BEST OF THE BEST: DYNAMITES24 SHORTLIST UNVEILED
BEST OF THE BEST: DYNAMITES24 SHORTLIST UNVEILED

BEST OF THE BEST: DYNAMITES24 SHORTLIST UNVEILED

Posted 2024-10-08
The Dynamites are the North East’s most highly anticipated IT and tech awards.

Nigel Wright Group’s Transformative Impact on Ispire Technology
Nigel Wright Group’s Transformative Impact on Ispire Technology

Nigel Wright Group’s Transformative Impact on Ispire Technology

Posted 2024-08-12
Nigel Wright Group successfully assists Ispire Technology, proving its expertise in consumer goods executive search.

2024 Yorkshire Excellence in HR Awards
2024 Yorkshire Excellence in HR Awards

2024 Yorkshire Excellence in HR Awards

Posted 2024-08-08
We are delighted to announce the launch of the 2024 Yorkshire Excellence in HR Awards to showcase the amazing contributions of the HR community across Yorkshire.

The Journey from Marketing Graduate to Managing Director
The Journey from Marketing Graduate to Managing Director

The Journey from Marketing Graduate to Managing Director

Posted 2024-07-24
Our Associate Director Chris Kent talks to Charlie Nettle from AV Dawson about his career in marketing

Manufacturers’ Workforce Attraction & Retention Strategies
Manufacturers’ Workforce Attraction & Retention Strategies

Manufacturers’ Workforce Attraction & Retention Strategies

Posted 2024-07-24
In June, Nigel Wright Group hosted the first of a programme of webinars intended to support industrial and manufacturing organisations in the region.

FUSE IS LIT – REGION’S TECH AWARDS DYNAMITES ARE OPEN FOR ENTRIES
FUSE IS LIT – REGION’S TECH AWARDS DYNAMITES ARE OPEN FOR ENTRIES

FUSE IS LIT – REGION’S TECH AWARDS DYNAMITES ARE OPEN FOR ENTRIES

Posted 2024-07-15
The Dynamites, ran by Dynamo North East, are the North East’s most highly anticipated IT and tech awards.