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Leathwaite has a long, rich history in private equity and venture capital recruitment that has set the firm up to be able to confidently expand in this field. And expansion has been necessary, as private equity is a market that has experienced rapid growth in recent years and where recruitment support needs to bring more to the table as a result. Now, Leathwaite is also expanding to service operating partners and their portfolio companies, building on the vast expertise that already exists within the team and offering this to a broader range of enterprises.

Global executive recruitment has been under a lot of pressure thanks to economic challenges and many other factors, including the Great Resignation. The race to find, and hire, the right people is one that no organisation can afford to back out of. Given the huge impact that executives and leaders have on businesses, putting exceptional talent in place is a key part of the process of nurturing internal growth in any organisation. For organisations looking to take a new approach to global executive recruitment this year, these are some of the key trends to keep an eye on.

HR leadership roles are evolving at a challenging pace. Recent years have seen expansion and contraction in various elements of being an HR leader. Upheaval and volatility have affected companies across the board and it has been those in HR leadership roles who have often been there to pick up the pieces and create new strategies for growth. HR might have been viewed as something of a complimentary support function in some organisations a decade ago but today it's a role that is front and centre to how a business changes and evolves. And this is not likely to be where the evolution of HR leadership roles ends - there is a lot left to do in terms of the future for HR leaders.

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Leathwaite, a well-renowned headhunting agency, offers specialised recruitment services for private equity and venture capital sectors. They help businesses find and hire the right individuals with a strong financial background and a deep understanding of the industry for private equity and venture capital firms. They work to identify and evaluate candidates who are qualified and experienced in the field and who have the skills and knowledge necessary to provide the highest quality of service and advice. Their recruiters specialise in identifying and screening candidates with the right qualifications with a combination of financial acumen, operational experience, and industry knowledge.

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[Trend topics]. There has been a noticeable rise in the demand for ESG hires and sustainability talent in recent years, as more and more organisations seek to embed ESG into strategy and structure. However, there still remain challenges in terms of being able to firmly root sustainability into the C-Suite. The HR Role is crucial to achieving this, providing the kind of support that will give the CSO real visibility, as well as the insight and understanding required to navigate an organisation's existing structures. In fact, it's arguable that without the backing of those in HR roles in an enterprise, the rise of the CSO may never happen.

Finance recruitment received a boost in Q3 in London with a significant jump in the number of job seekers looking for positions in this market. Figures showed a 14% increase, on a quarterly basis, in the volume of jobseekers looking for finance roles - and a 28% rise in the statistics when compared to the same period in 2021. The number of those actively seeking out new jobs in finance is the highest it has been since 2017. There could be a myriad of different reasons for this spike, including the cost of living crisis causing many people to rethink what is acceptable in terms of baseline salary and benefits. Companies that have been unwilling to review these figures in the light of inflation have seen employees head for the door. Many jobseekers have also taken the opportunity to find new positions that reflect their own - newly evolved - attitudes and expectations when it comes to work life balance and job satisfaction.

2022-23 is a great time to work in the financial sector, as recent figures suggest that median pay in the industry is high - and getting higher. £3.5k a month median pay comes in significantly above the UK average of £2k a month. However, this is just a drop in the ocean in many financial sector jobs where the monthly pay is actually many multiples of this. Given the positive pay figures that already exist - alongside the rises that are forecast - it's clearly a good time to work in the finance jobs market. This would suggest that anyone working in finance is particularly well placed to cope with inflation and the forecast recession.

Human experience at work is the foundation of building a sustainable workforce and the HR Role is directly connected to how successful this is likely to be. Since the start of the pandemic there has been a gradual, but seismic, shift in what employees want from the businesses they work for. It's not just about doing the best possible job and serving the interests of the organisation but also being able to find that all-important work-life balance. A workforce strategy that doesn't integrate this simply isn't going to work, especially when it comes to the balance of growth and profitability that creates the conditions for sustainability. There are currently a number of priorities and trends that are vital to note for leaders in an HR Role focused on making sustainability a reality.

Leathwaite, a leading executive recruiting firm in the UK, offers recruitment services for risk and compliance roles to ensure the survival and success of businesses. Their recruitment specialists use their knowledge to identify qualified candidates for positions in these fields. They work with a range of clients, from large global financial institutions to smaller boutique firms, and have a strong track record of placing candidates in permanent, interim, and contract roles in the UK and internationally. They use their knowledge of the job market to identify and attract candidates who are qualified to work in this field.

[Trend topics]. More inclusive working environments have multiple benefits, whether you're looking at it from the perspective of employee wellbeing and engagement - or the tangible difference this makes to the business bottom line. The challenge for many organisations is making changes that will foster inclusivity, especially where this hasn't been a priority in the past. Technology has the potential to open up the workplace so that it is a much more inclusive place to be - that's why the way technology roles are filled matters so much.

[Trend topics]. Finance and human resources leaders identify attracting vital talent and improving operational efficiency as the key factors for building sustainable growth. That's according to a survey of more than 500 CFOs and CHROs. 74% of those who took part in the survey said that their business outlook improved during 2021 - and 80% predicted that growth during 2022 would turn out to be even better. Ensuring that growth would be sustainable was something that CFOs and CHROs together attributed to two important factors: talent strategy and operational streamlining.

[Trend topics]. The scope of leadership roles today is much broader than it has ever been. It's one thing to be able to make practical decisions about resource allocation or smart strategic moves based on financial insight - but quite another to be a visionary who is also able to capture the hearts and minds of those within an organisation. Strong leadership necessarily involves being able to nurture connections, inspire, engage, cheerlead, create a robust culture and drive success. However, there is no single formula for leadership success - the right combination will depend on the company, the person and what success looks like in that context. Nevertheless, there are some skills and qualities that are inherent in strong leadership that will give most organisations a powerful boost.

Leathwaite, a leading executive recruiting firm in the UK, offers chief operating officer recruitment services to help businesses secure talented executives. They effectively market your company, your unique culture, and your unique business environment to attract and secure top talent. They work closely with their clients to ensure they get the desired results. They carefully screen and interview candidates using various techniques to provide an in-depth assessment of each candidate's qualifications, skills, and experience and match them to your specific needs and requirements.

Volt International, a leading international recruitment agency in the UK, offers recruitment process outsourcing services to help fill businesses' critical roles. Their services are a perfect combination of technology, processes, and people deliver their services. Their experts can supplement an existing in-house recruiting function, or it can be used to outsource all recruiting activities completely. They manage the entire recruiting/hiring process, from job profiling to onboarding for their clients, either as an integrated part of the client's HR function or as a standalone service.

Volt Singapore, a popular recruitment agency in the UK, offers specialized recruitment services for the accountancy and finance sector. They provide a full-service solution, from advertising your vacancy to shortlisting and interviewing candidates, or we can provide you with a shortlist of suitable candidates. The services are designed to be flexible and tailored to your specific needs. They work with a range of businesses, from start-ups and SMEs to large international corporates, and their team of specialists can help with all your recruitment needs.

[Trend topics]. Technology leaders today face huge pressure when it comes to digital transformation and the impact this can have on future growth. CIOs are no longer relegated to making decisions purely about data and systems but input in many other ways across the business, from collaborating with finance leaders to executing operational change to supporting people officers in their work towards achieving more hybrid and digitally-empowered working models. As a result, CIOs have a huge opportunity to help the organisation break new ground, as long as they are able to gain a strategic edge.

Leathwaite, a leading executive recruiting firm in the United Kingdom, offers executive interim solutions to help businesses source and secure top candidates. They assist clients to quickly augment their teams with individuals who can impart their extensive skills and external viewpoints objectively and impartially, to facilitate effective change and transformation. Their consultants are highly experienced in assisting organisations that need a specialised expert to temporarily play a key role at a significant time. They help commercial and public sector organisations fill short-term skills gaps with individuals who will leave a lasting impact.

Leathwaite, a leading executive recruiting firm in the UK, offers recruitment services for the corporate & transaction banking sector. Their consultants are highly effective and efficient at identifying suitable candidates for businesses ensuring all business needs are met. They take time to understand market conditions, business needs, and candidate motivations to provide a tailored service and strategic-level support. They work to deliver faultless service, and quality candidate shortlists, helping shape banking teams across the UK. They serve the HR needs of banks and global financial institutions, ensuring a proper fit for clients' needs.

[Trend topics]. For HR leadership, the past couple of years have been intensely challenging and focused primarily on adapting to the changing conditions presented by the pandemic. It has been a time of upheaval, as working models transitioned at speed to hybrid and remote but with many positive, light moments - especially where that change was positive for staff. This year it's all about stepping out of that survival mode and setting the dial to 'thrive.' In order for that to happen there are a number of transitions that HR leadership in any organisation is going to need to stay ahead of.

[Trend topics]. After the unprecedented disruption in working conditions that took place in 2020 and 2021, for any HR director today there are major challenges to adapt. An increased focus on talent management is becoming a trend in 2022, looking not just at tech resources and how this will facilitate the changing workplace but also listening, and responding to, what employees want and need. For an HR director in 2022 these are some of the shifts, priorities and transitions that they made need to face:

[Trend topics]. Technology recruitment has been an intensely active field, even before the pandemic triggered higher demand for tech talent. Skills shortages and talent gaps are everywhere today, as businesses across the board look to recover from the pandemic and learn its most important lessons. Adapting to this ultra-competitive candidate market is something that every organisation needs to be able to do. The secret in terms of what candidates will look for in tech recruitment in 2022 is companies that are able to offer more than a competitive financial package. Technology recruitment candidates are also looking for ongoing technical challenges and a high degree of work-life balance. These are going to be key factors for enterprises that want to fill their talent gaps.

[Trend topics]. The pandemic has changed more than just working models - it has also caused a seismic shift in attitudes too. For most executives, a full time contract with a sole employer used to be the accepted framework but today a much more flexible approach leans towards more agility in the workforce and tapping into the benefits of interim leadership roles. The most forward-focused businesses are increasingly hiring leaders on a short-term basis, usually to deal with a specific purpose (e.g. improving marketing or scaling up hiring). There are many benefits for enterprises that choose to capitalise on short-term access to the best talent in this way - you're, essentially, hiring an expert leader for a temporary period to provide an - often much-needed - boost to a very specific area of the business. That can not only have a positive impact in terms of your desired outcomes but when it comes to streamlining recruitment costs too.

[Trend topics]. Given the unsettled nature of the past couple of years it's even more vital for businesses to be agile and flexible, from leadership, down. Although recovery has been a theme for many in 2022, the reality is that we still don't really know what the coming year is going to hold and being able to be more responsive, resourceful and creative is a huge asset. All of this starts with the quality of leadership - people and attitudes - which is why this year's leadership trends are so important to understand.