- Sep032021
Exploring the data: COVID-19 and educational disparity
Read moreDifferences in state school and independent school pupil attainment were evident pre-COVID-19. However, recent GCSE and A-level results show that the pandemic has only widened these disparities.
Nina Ambasna-Jones - Sep012021
Key People Moves – August
Read moreThe summer months are a welcome respite from the busyness of the year, though the market continues to see important movement and career advancement—A&M strengthen their Private Equity expertise, consultancy boutiques grow steadily in headcount, and Bain adds to its partnership in Asia.
Patrick Morgan - Aug022021
Key People Moves – July
Read moreThe summer months are a welcome respite from the busyness of the year, though the market continues to see important movement and career advancement—A&M strengthen their Private Equity expertise, consultancy boutiques grow steadily in headcount, and Bain adds to its partnership in Asia.
Patrick Morgan - Jul012021
Key People Moves – June
Read moreAs we approach the mid-year point, major strategy consulting players are consolidating their capabilities through promotions and new specialised hires. Life Sciences and Private Equity see considerable—though expected—movement, while large firms and boutiques alike invest heavily in transaction work.
Patrick Morgan - Jun302021
FE News: The hypocrisy of the UK youth labour market
By Louis PeaceRead morePatrick Morgan Founder, James O’Dowd, and one of our Trustees, Louis Peace, have collaborated on an extensive article that tackles the difficulty young people face as the UK recovers: not only in obtaining certain roles, but also in accruing the experience necessary for those roles.
Louis Peace - Jun012021
Key People Moves – May
Read moreFurther restrictions ease, optimism rises in the UK, and we continue to note important people moves across Europe. Top strategy consulting players are strengthening their capabilities in Healthcare, Private Equity…
Patrick Morgan - May142021
The Kickstart Scheme is Failing
By Louis PeaceRead moreRishi Sunak’s announcement of the Kickstart Scheme in July 2020 filled me with optimism.
On paper, it was an impressive commitment: a £2bn investment into creating 250,000 jobs for young people in receipt of Universal Credit and at risk of long-term unemployment.
Louis Peace - Apr292021
Key People Moves – April
Read moreAs we approach the mid-point of Q2, we are still seeing a significant amount of leadership changes in the industry.
Patrick Morgan - Apr072021
Don’t Look Away
Read moreI dive into Carillion, Deloitte’s Restructuring practice, and the ever-changing UK consulting market.
Marina Hercka - Mar312021
Key People Moves – March
Read moreAs the year rolls on, the industry shows more movement, external and internal in the same measure.
Patrick Morgan - Mar012021
Key People Moves – February
Read moreAnother busy month for people moves and promotions; there is definitely a growing trend of hiring activity within the global Professional Services market. Additionally, as with the movers in January, Financial Services, Healthcare and TMT remain the dominant sector focuses.
Patrick Morgan - Feb042021
The Road to 9%: How the Consulting Industry Is Recovering
Read moreTalk of cautious optimism has been prominent in recent press and, as we at Patrick Morgan have observed, there is plenty of cause for such an attitude in the consulting industry…
Marina Hercka - Feb012021
Key People Moves – January
Read moreJanuary has been a busy month—rising optimism and growth in the consulting industry has also brought about some significant changes across Europe.
Patrick Morgan - Jan252021
Can private companies help solve the COVID laptop crisis?
By James O'DowdRead moreWe’ve commented at length on the digital divide, which is affecting young people from disadvantaged backgrounds disproportionately. Access to technology—or the lack of it—has largely limited young people’s potential and education, as well as work experience opportunities.
James O'Dowd - Jan222021
Virtual Interviews: How to Conduct a Successful Process
By James O'DowdRead moreEnding the week with an exciting feature, we’ve been highlighted in The HR Director, once again offering tips and techniques for conducting successful virtual interviews.
James O'Dowd - Jan132021
Finding a New Job in 2021: Tips for Success
By James O'DowdRead moreWhile job hunting has seemed like a bleak process over the past year, there is cause for optimism in the new year, especially when you employ the right techniques and apply your skillset to the right vacancies.
James O'Dowd - Jan122021
Video Interviews: Tips and Techniques
By James O'DowdRead moreThe job hunting landscape has undergone rapid change since the start of the pandemic…
James O'Dowd - Jan062021
Leadership Trends for 2021: What Has COVID-19 Taught Us?
By James O'DowdRead moreAs we enter a new year and reflect on how businesses have reacted to the COVID-19 crisis, we believe it important to consider how leadership specifically has adapted…
James O'Dowd - Dec212020
Preparing disadvantaged students for the economy of tomorrow: what has COVID-19 taught us?
By James O'DowdRead moreOver the summer months, we have been hard at work creating a digital platform that can help young people from disadvantaged backgrounds with their careers education.
James O'Dowd - Dec172020
It’s time we prepare our future workforce with the digital skills needed to meet employer demand
By James O'DowdRead moreOver the summer months, we have been hard at work creating a digital platform that can help young people from disadvantaged backgrounds with their careers education.
James O'Dowd - Nov272020
Digital Growth Update in Education Technology
Read moreOver the summer months, we have been hard at work creating a digital platform that can help young people from disadvantaged backgrounds with their careers education.
Marina Hercka - Jul162020
On Human Capital
Read moreDo you remember the last slow news day we had? In the past four months, every 24 hours have produced at least one development worth paying attention to…
Marina Hercka - May132020
A Guide to Our Online Workshop Content
Read moreOn Friday 20th March, schools across England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland closed in a bid to help reduce COVID-19’s rate of infection.
James Ransome - Apr092020
School closures are hitting the most vulnerable children hardest
By James O'DowdRead moreSince the coronavirus crisis hit home, and schools were forced to close, watching developments in the education sector has been…
James O'Dowd