INSIGHTS
Work Won’t Make Them Rich | Event
Posted 2025-11-25
Nigel Wright Group jointly hosted a lively C-suite event focused on what wealth means for younger generations, and what this means for employers.
Building a Compelling Employer Brand
Posted 2025-10-30
Nigel Wright Group helps organisations shape their employer brand both internally and externally so that your business becomes an employer of choice.
Yorkshire Excellence in HR Awards 2025
Posted 2025-10-24
On the 23rd October, we hosted the 2025 Yorkshire Excellence in HR Awards in joint partnership with Clarioin which celebrated leading HR talent in the region.
AI in Action: How Leaders Are Turning Curiosity into Competitive Advantage
Posted 2025-10-13
AI is no longer a future concept for boardrooms to debate. It has become a practical reality, shaping how organisations operate, make decisions, and compete.
EPIC Steps & Even Bigger Ideas: Reflections from IFA Berlin
Posted 2025-09-30
I’ve just returned from IFA Berlin, one of the world’s largest trade shows for consumer electronics and home appliances. The scale was immense — in a single day, I clocked nearly 30,000 steps exploring the halls and still felt like I only scratched the sur...
Transforming Executive Search
Posted 2025-09-22
The new, secure digital platform supports clients’ diversity objectives whilst streamlined executive hiring.
Culture as a Competitive Advantage
Posted 2025-09-10
At Nigel Wright Group’s recent Culture as a Competitive Advantage event, senior leaders from the manufacturing sector gathered virtually across the UK and at our offices in Newcastle and Leeds to explore how culture can make, or break, business performance...
Private Equity Target Markets in the FMCG Sector
Posted 2025-09-09
After years of strong growth in the luxury segment and specialised niches, many private equity investors are now significantly shifting their focus. Global markets have become more uncertain and this is constraining where capital is being invested. Sometim...
Rise of Family-Backed Investment Firms: How Family Offices Are Reshaping the European PE Market
Posted 2025-09-09
Family offices have undergone significant changes in Europe in recent years. While they were once primarily silent asset managers, today they are increasingly acting as active investors. They are playing a growing role, particularly in medium-sized and own...
AI in Recruitment: A Practical Partnership, Not a Replacement
Posted 2025-08-18
This article discusses how AI is used in recruitment and how recruiters can use it properly to improve recruitment outcomes.
Executive Talent in 2025: Evolve or Be Left Behind
Posted 2025-07-16
Explore key executive recruitment trends in the UK for 2025. Learn how to align leadership hiring with rapid change, digital shifts, and ESG priorities.
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
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
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 | Article
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
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....
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.
Understanding Changing Behaviours in the Consumer Sector
Posted 2025-04-15
Changing consumer behavior is redefining how people shop—retailers must rethink their approach.
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
Posted 2025-04-01
Here's what we learned…...
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
Posted 2025-03-31
A legacy reimagined—how Next embraced technology to lead in today’s retail world.
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
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
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.