- Sep032021 Exploring the data: COVID-19 and educational disparityRead 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 – AugustRead 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 – JulyRead 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 – JuneRead 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 marketBy 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 – MayRead 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 FailingBy 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 – AprilRead 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 AwayRead moreI dive into Carillion, Deloitte’s Restructuring practice, and the ever-changing UK consulting market. Marina Hercka
- Mar312021 Key People Moves – MarchRead moreAs the year rolls on, the industry shows more movement, external and internal in the same measure. Patrick Morgan
- Mar012021 Key People Moves – FebruaryRead 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 RecoveringRead 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 – JanuaryRead 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 ProcessBy 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 SuccessBy 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 TechniquesBy 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 demandBy 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 TechnologyRead 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 CapitalRead 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 ContentRead 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 hardestBy 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
 
 















