{"id":164788,"date":"2026-03-02T12:16:34","date_gmt":"2026-03-02T12:16:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.frazerjones.com\/?p=164788"},"modified":"2026-08-17T13:07:22","modified_gmt":"2026-08-17T13:07:22","slug":"reward-hiring-trends-insights-from-a-year-of-change-in-financial-and-professional-services","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.frazerjones.com\/nl\/market-insight\/reward-hiring-trends-insights-from-a-year-of-change-in-financial-and-professional-services\/","title":{"rendered":"Reward hiring trends for 2026: insights from a year of change in financial and professional services"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide post-content-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-7387b849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">At the start of this year, I sat down with my colleague <a href=\"https:\/\/www.frazerjones.com\/market-insight\/hr-hiring-outlook-what-professional-services-talent-trends-tell-us-about-the-year-ahead\/\">Tom Gowing<\/a> to film a conversation about the hiring landscape across reward and the wider HR market. The video below provides a helpful overview of how both of our markets performed in 2025 and what we expect in 2026.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Working closely with organisations across financial institutions, fintech, private equity, law firms and professional services firms has given me a clear view of the market trends shaping the year ahead. Below, I explore the shifts we experienced, the skills now in demand, and the opportunities emerging for reward professionals and hiring managers in the financial and professional services sectors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"HR hiring trends in professional services: 2025 insights and the outlook for 2026\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/W4722y-UCMo?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-a-year-defined-by-specialism-growth-and-greater-international-reach\" class=\"wp-block-heading is-style-eyebrow\"><strong>A year defined by specialism, growth and greater international reach<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Although 2025 presented challenges, it was also a year where reward hiring grew more sophisticated. Many roles I partnered on were newly created positions designed to support international expansion, tighter governance and more robust decision\u2011making. Financial services and professional services organisations required deeper specialist knowledge, especially across EMEA and Asia-Pacific.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The demand for top talent was driven by a need for better retention, sharper benchmarking and more advanced employee benefits strategies. As financial institutions and private equity\u2011backed firms broadened their footprint, reward teams became crucial partners in designing structures that could support complex capital markets environments, strengthen sustainability commitments and meet evolving regulatory expectations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-how-technology-became-a-powerful-differentiator\" class=\"wp-block-heading is-style-eyebrow\"><strong>How technology became a powerful differentiator<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Technology was one of the biggest differentiators in 2025. Reward functions are adopting automation, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.frazerjones.com\/hiring-advice\/leadership\/how-hr-leaders-can-build-the-meta-skills-needed-for-an-ai-ready-workforce\/\">AI adoption and AI-driven analytics at pace.<\/a> These tools improve optimisation, streamline workflows and bring far richer data to the table when shaping pricing, benchmarking and sourcing decisions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Artificial intelligence is also changing the expectation of what reward teams can deliver. Organisations are using AI agents to support forecasting, strengthen cybersecurity within reward systems and provide deeper insight into workforce strategy. This means professionals who bring strong analytical capability and adaptability are increasingly in demand.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For many businesses, investing in technology has not only improved accuracy but also transformed decision\u2011making. Leaders expect faster, clearer insights from their reward teams, especially as they navigate pressures from sustainability requirements, supply chain issues and broader risk management considerations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-the-broader-business-drivers-influencing-reward-hiring\" class=\"wp-block-heading is-style-eyebrow\"><strong>The broader business drivers influencing reward hiring<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Across financial services and professional services, reward teams are playing a more <a href=\"https:\/\/www.frazerjones.com\/hiring-advice\/building-hr-leadership-teams-that-balance-strategy-and-operations\/\">strategic role<\/a> than ever before. ESG, wellbeing and long\u2011term sustainability targets now influence how organisations shape their value proposition. This requires reward professionals who can partner effectively with senior stakeholder groups and design solutions that reflect both commercial priorities and people\u2011first commitments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Private equity investment also continued to influence hiring trends. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.frazerjones.com\/hiring-advice\/hiring-senior-hr-leaders-to-drive-private-equity-backed-growth\/\">PE\u2011backed organisations, especially within professional services, needed high-performing reward talent<\/a> who could support rapid scaling, streamline frameworks and bring rigour to workforce strategy during periods of intense growth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The labour market also highlighted a widening skills gap. Employers sought reward professionals with strong communication skills, global awareness and the ability to balance technical detail with commercial impact. With hiring managers becoming more specific about what they want, candidates who demonstrate clear partnership capability and adaptability stood out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-what-candidates-looked-for-in-2025\" class=\"wp-block-heading is-style-eyebrow\"><strong>What candidates looked for in 2025<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Candidate behaviour shifted meaningfully last year. Many people were cautiously exploring opportunities but only willing to make a move for the right role. They prioritised roles offering genuine upskilling, strong partnership with leaders and clear career progression. Clarity around scope, stakeholder exposure and culture mattered more than ever.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"http:\/\/linkedin.com\">LinkedIn<\/a> insights, industry podcasts and wider conversations echoed this mindset. People wanted assurance that any move aligned with their long-term goals and personal wellbeing, while offering meaningful development and stability. My approach centred on ongoing partnership. Staying close to candidates, sharing honest market trends and supporting thoughtful decision\u2011making ensured that when they reached the point of readiness, the right opportunity was already in place<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignwide has-brand-2-40-background-color has-background is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-7387b849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:75%\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you are starting to think about a move, or simply want to sense\u2011check whether your salary reflects the current market, our 2026 UK HR salary guide is a useful place to start. You can&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.frazerjones.com\/report\/hr-market-report\/\">download it now<\/a>&nbsp;to see how roles, specialisms and locations compare across the UK.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.frazerjones.com\/report\/hr-market-report\/\">Download the guide now<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:25%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-style-not-rounded\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"724\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.frazerjones.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/01\/FJ_UK_2026_salary-guide_cover-724x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-162477\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.frazerjones.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/01\/FJ_UK_2026_salary-guide_cover-724x1024.jpg 724w, https:\/\/www.frazerjones.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/01\/FJ_UK_2026_salary-guide_cover-212x300.jpg 212w, https:\/\/www.frazerjones.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/01\/FJ_UK_2026_salary-guide_cover-768x1086.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.frazerjones.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/01\/FJ_UK_2026_salary-guide_cover-1086x1536.jpg 1086w, https:\/\/www.frazerjones.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/01\/FJ_UK_2026_salary-guide_cover-1448x2048.jpg 1448w, https:\/\/www.frazerjones.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/01\/FJ_UK_2026_salary-guide_cover-scaled.jpg 1810w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 724px) 100vw, 724px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-what-i-expect-from-the-reward-market-in-2026\" class=\"wp-block-heading is-style-eyebrow\"><strong>What I expect from the reward market in 2026<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Looking ahead, several forces will continue to shape the reward landscape this year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>International capability will remain essential<\/strong>, especially for organisations expanding across EMEA and Asia-Pacific.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Technology will accelerate<\/strong>, with automation, AI-driven platforms and artificial intelligence supporting complex modelling and improved optimisation.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Reward will become more central to organisational strategy<\/strong>, influencing sustainability commitments, risk management and broader business initiatives.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Hiring trends will continue to favour specialism<\/strong>, particularly across compensation, benefits and global mobility.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Retention, wellbeing and employee benefits will remain priorities<\/strong>, especially for financial services organisations operating in competitive markets.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Overall, 2026 looks set to be a year of progress and greater clarity. Organisations are sharpening their workforce strategy, strengthening governance and investing thoughtfully in their reward teams. Reward has become a genuine differentiator in a competitive labour market, shaping not only attraction and retention but also long-term organisational resilience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-brand-2-40-background-color has-background is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>To give a fuller picture of the market, I encourage you to read <a href=\"https:\/\/www.frazerjones.com\/market-insight\/hr-hiring-outlook-what-professional-services-talent-trends-tell-us-about-the-year-ahead\/\">Tom Gowing\u2019s companion article<\/a>, which offers his view on HR hiring across professional services. Combined with our video discussion, both pieces provide a rounded, honest perspective on what businesses can expect in 2026.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you are exploring how to shape your reward team, looking for insights into hiring trends or considering your next career step, I would be delighted to help.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignwide has-brand-1-10-background-color has-background is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-7387b849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:100%\">\n<script src=\"https:\/\/js-eu1.hsforms.net\/forms\/embed\/26669168.js\" defer><\/script>\r\n<div class=\"hs-form-frame\" data-region=\"eu1\" data-form-id=\"cd55d733-212f-46a9-99ee-ec8999404977\" data-portal-id=\"26669168\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:25%\">\n\n\n\t<div class=\"hd-block hd-block-jobs is-style-reduced alignwide\" id=\"block_beeacf4c5ec4f5fd5fd0323cc56c12ac\" style=\"\">\n\n\t\t\n\t\t\t<div class=\"eyebrow-group\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"hd-block-job__title is-style-eyebrow eyebrow-group__title\">Jobs<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<div class=\"cards cards--jobs\">\n\n\t\t\t\n<div class=\"card card--job post-188012 job_listing type-job_listing status-publish hentry\" id=\"block_beeacf4c5ec4f5fd5fd0323cc56c12ac-job-188012\">\n\n\t<a class=\"card__link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.frazerjones.com\/nl\/job\/hr-governance-compliance-manager-188012\/\">\n\n\t\t\n\t\t\t<ul class=\"card__tags\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"card__tag card__tag--srgroup_job_industry\">Financial services<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"card__tag card__tag--srgroup_job_contract\">Permanent<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/ul>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"card__title\">HR Governance &amp; Compliance Manager<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"card__content\">Individual Contributor Role Location: Singapore Country Scope Frazer Jones is partnering with a leading financial services firm to appoint an HR Governance &amp; Compliance Manager to join its Singapore office. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a dynamic HR team, supporting governance, regulatory, and risk management initiatives while ensuring robust HR controls [&hellip;]<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<ul class=\"meta__list meta-list--icons\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"card__published-date meta__item\"><span class=\"meta__item-label\">Posted<\/span> <span class=\"meta__item-value\">4 uur geleden geplaatst<\/span><\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/ul>\n\n\t\t\n\t\t<p class=\"card__read-more\">Read more<\/p>\n\n\t<\/a>\n\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card card--job post-188008 job_listing type-job_listing status-publish hentry\" id=\"block_beeacf4c5ec4f5fd5fd0323cc56c12ac-job-188008\">\n\n\t<a class=\"card__link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.frazerjones.com\/nl\/job\/director-ai-ma-exec-comp-change-consulting-188008\/\">\n\n\t\t\n\t\t\t<ul class=\"card__tags\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"card__tag card__tag--srgroup_job_industry\">Professional services<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/ul>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"card__title\">Director &#8211; AI, M&amp;A, Exec Comp &amp; Change Consulting<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"card__content\">Frazer Jones is delighted to be retained by a leading global management consulting group as they continue to invest further in their leadership team layer across a number of key practice areas based on outstanding performance. Key areas the group are investing in include &#8211; Workforce Transformation, AI, M&amp;A &amp; Executive Compensation Consulting based in [&hellip;]<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<ul class=\"meta__list meta-list--icons\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"card__published-date meta__item\"><span class=\"meta__item-label\">Posted<\/span> <span class=\"meta__item-value\">4 uur geleden geplaatst<\/span><\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/ul>\n\n\t\t\n\t\t<p class=\"card__read-more\">Read more<\/p>\n\n\t<\/a>\n\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\t<div class=\"hd-block hd-block-posts is-template-grid alignwide\" id=\"block_cf713d1384e0c8cff0de1d0ecfeb02c0\">\n\n\t\t\n\t\t\t<div class=\"eyebrow-group\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"hd-block-job__title is-style-eyebrow eyebrow-group__title\">Our insights<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-arrow eyebrow-group__button\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"hd-block-posts__button button wp-block-button__link eyebrow-group__link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.frazerjones.com\/resources\/\">See all<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<div class=\"cards cards--posts\">\n\n\t\t\t\n<div class=\"card card--post post-186671 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-hr-de category-markteinblicke category-markt-update category-uk category-us tag-hr tag-recruitment hd_author-charlotte-faktor hd_author-james-baker\" id=\"block_cf713d1384e0c8cff0de1d0ecfeb02c0-job-186671\">\n\n\t<a class=\"card__link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.frazerjones.com\/nl\/regional-focus\/uk\/partner-integration-employee-relations-and-ai-the-hr-specialisms-shaping-professional-services-firms\/\">\n\n\t\t\n\t\t\t<ul class=\"card__tags\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"card__tag\"><\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/ul>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"card__title\">Partner integration, employee relations and AI: the HR specialisms shaping professional services firms<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<ul class=\"meta__list\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"card__published-date meta__item\"><span class=\"meta__item-label\">Posted<\/span> <span class=\"meta__item-value\">september 11, 2026<\/span><\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/ul>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"card__content\">Contents Share Key insights After several years of uncertainty, the professional services HR market has entered 2026 with renewed confidence. While hiring volumes have not necessarily surged across every area, the quality and strategic importance of opportunities has increased significantly.&nbsp; Frazer Jones consultants James Baker and Charlotte Faktor recently discussed the trends they have seen [&hellip;]<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t<\/a>\n\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card card--post post-187018 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-hr category-leadership category-market-insight tag-hr tag-recruitment hd_author-charlotte-matthew\" id=\"block_cf713d1384e0c8cff0de1d0ecfeb02c0-job-187018\">\n\n\t<a class=\"card__link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.frazerjones.com\/nl\/market-insight\/redesigning-work-for-the-age-of-ai\/\">\n\n\t\t\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card__image-wrapper\">\n\n\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" src=\"https:\/\/www.frazerjones.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/09\/Marsh-1-300x225.jpg\" class=\"card__image\" alt=\"Speaker at HR event\" sizes=\"(max-width: 481px) 100vw, (max-width: 599px) 50vw, (max-width: 1240px) 33vw, 370px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.frazerjones.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/09\/Marsh-1-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.frazerjones.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/09\/Marsh-1-2048x1536.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.frazerjones.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/09\/Marsh-1-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.frazerjones.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/09\/Marsh-1-768x576.jpg 768w\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<ul class=\"card__tags\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"card__tag\"><\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/ul>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"card__title\">Redesigning work for the age of AI: insights from the Marsh Asia HR Conference<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<ul class=\"meta__list\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"card__published-date meta__item\"><span class=\"meta__item-label\">Posted<\/span> <span class=\"meta__item-value\">september 8, 2026<\/span><\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/ul>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"card__content\">Contents Share Key insights Frazer Jones once again had the privilege of participating in the Marsh Asia HR Conference 2026 in Singapore, bringing together more than 250 CEOs, CHROs, investors and business leaders from across the globe to discuss one of the defining leadership challenges of our time: how organisations can drive exponential performance and [&hellip;]<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t<\/a>\n\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card card--post post-186643 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-hr category-leadership category-market-insight tag-hr tag-recruitment hd_author-brad-law\" id=\"block_cf713d1384e0c8cff0de1d0ecfeb02c0-job-186643\">\n\n\t<a class=\"card__link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.frazerjones.com\/nl\/market-insight\/how-can-a-hr-director-drive-value-in-a-pe-backed-business\/\">\n\n\t\t\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card__image-wrapper\">\n\n\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" src=\"https:\/\/www.frazerjones.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/03\/iStock-1355277961-300x225.jpg\" class=\"card__image\" alt=\"\" sizes=\"(max-width: 481px) 100vw, (max-width: 599px) 50vw, (max-width: 1240px) 33vw, 370px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.frazerjones.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/03\/iStock-1355277961-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.frazerjones.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/03\/iStock-1355277961-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.frazerjones.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/03\/iStock-1355277961-768x576.jpg 768w\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<ul class=\"card__tags\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"card__tag\"><\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/ul>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"card__title\">How can a HR Director drive value in a PE-backed business?<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<ul class=\"meta__list\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"card__published-date meta__item\"><span class=\"meta__item-label\">Posted<\/span> <span class=\"meta__item-value\">september 4, 2026<\/span><\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/ul>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"card__content\">Contents Share Key insights In a private equity-backed business, value creation is rarely achieved through financial engineering alone. Analysis cited by McKinsey found that leverage and multiple expansion accounted for 59% of returns from private equity buyout deals completed between 2010 and 2022. In today\u2019s market, value creation increasingly depends on operational improvement, revenue growth [&hellip;]<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t<\/a>\n\n<\/div>\t\t\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>At the start of this year, I sat down with my colleague Tom Gowing to film a conversation about the hiring landscape across reward and the wider HR market. The video below provides a helpful overview of how both of our markets performed in 2025 and what we expect in 2026. 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