INSIGHTS
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...
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...
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...
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....
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
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
Posted 2025-04-10
Prada’s Versace deal marks a turning point in luxury brand mergers and global fashion leadership.
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.
Embracing Disruption: 11 HR Trends for 2025
Posted 2025-04-01
Here's what we learned…...
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 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 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 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
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
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
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
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.