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Our leadership insights are crafted for HR executives who want to stay informed, whether you’re hiring senior talent or planning your next career move. From navigating cross-border searches to understanding the impact of AI and regulation, we share expert perspectives and practical advice to help you lead with confidence and clarity. These articles are designed to support your decision-making and spark new thinking, wherever you are in your leadership journey.

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AI meets financial services: how firms are using tech to transform hiring

Posted September 23, 2025

Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly reshaping the financial services industry, and nowhere is this more evident than on Wall Street. From investment banking to wealth management and fintech, financial institutions are leveraging AI technology to transform their recruitment strategies, streamline hiring processes, and build more agile, data-driven teams. At Frazer Jones, we are working closely with clients […]

The importance of bringing your people along during your organizational change project

Posted September 23, 2025

It is no secret that organizational change is capable of shaking things up. Whether you are preparing for a merger, acquisition, restructuring, or even a new tech rollout, it’s crucial to get your team on board to ensure success. This means engaging, communicating, and involving employees throughout the process. Even a change you might view […]

Nick Croucher and Brad Law, Managing Directors at Frazer Jones

Cross-border HR: strategy, talent and transformation

Posted August 29, 2025

As globalisation accelerates and the future of work continues to evolve, HR leaders across the US and Europe are rethinking how they build and manage their global workforce. In a recent conversation between Brad Law, Head of North America at Frazer Jones, and Nick Croucher, Managing Director, the two explored how organisations are adapting their […]

How digital fluency and HR operations are reshaping senior HR careers

Posted August 20, 2025

In a recent conversation between Frazer Jones’ Nick Croucher and James Baker, the evolving landscape of senior HR careers came into sharp focus. From the rise of digital transformation and automation to the strategic importance of HR operations, the discussion revealed how HR leaders are adapting to a market shaped by technological advancements, shifting expectations […]

Designing organisations for change: a conversation about leadership, culture and AI integration

Posted August 19, 2025

In a world shaped by digital transformation, artificial intelligence and evolving workplace expectations, organisations are being called to rethink everything from leadership models to board structures. In a recent conversation hosted by Aseel Ibrahim, Associate Director, Commerce and Industry at Frazer Jones, People and Culture Leader Alysha Adams shared her insights on what it takes […]

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The strategic value of interim and fractional HR leaders: why waiting to hire HR can cost you more than you think

Posted August 1, 2025

In today’s fast-paced business environment, the importance of a strong HR function cannot be overstated. Whether you’re a start-up scaling rapidly, a mid-sized business undergoing transformation, or a global enterprise navigating change, your people strategy is central to your success. Yet, many organizations delay hiring senior HR professionals. This is often due to budget constraints, […]

How to hire a Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO)

Posted July 23, 2025

A Chief Human Resources Officer is one of the most important roles in any company. With responsibility for a firm’s entire HR strategy (including employee engagement, company culture and DEI), selecting the right candidate for the role can be a challenge. In this article we explore the qualifications needed for the role and the process […]

The AI revolution in HR executive search: Transforming leadership acquisition through data intelligence

Posted July 16, 2025

Artificial intelligence and advanced data analytics are fundamentally redefining how organizations identify, assess, and secure top-tier leadership talent. By 2027, the AI HR market is projected to reach $17.61 billion, growing at 35.26% CAGR [8]. In executive search specifically, AI slashes time-to-fill for C-suite roles by 30–50% while improving 24-month retention by up to 92% […]

HR trends in professional services: restructuring, hybrid work and AI transformation

Posted July 14, 2025

As H1 2025 wraps up, HR leaders in professional services are navigating a landscape shaped by hybrid work shifts, restructuring initiatives and the growing influence of artificial intelligence. In a mid-year market update, Charlotte Faktor, Executive Director and Head of Interim, and James Baker, Partner and Head of Professional Services and Human Capital at Frazer […]

From values to value: the HR leader’s guide to cultural transformation

Posted July 11, 2025

When values are treated like a branding exercise, they lose their power. But when they’re embedded into the fabric of a business, they become a strategic lever for transformation. That’s the message from Kat Barnett, a global HR leader with over 20 years of experience in high-performing, high-growth organisations, including Culture Amp. In conversation with […]

Reward leaders and the EU pay transparency directive: a shared challenge across Europe

Posted July 1, 2025

Last week, I hosted a roundtable dinner in Amsterdam with a group of reward leaders from a variety of different businesses. The focus was the upcoming EU Pay Transparency Directive, a topic that is front of mind for every organisation operating in the region. The directive, which comes into force on 7 June 2026, is […]

What great HR executive search looks like: a CPO’s perspective

Posted July 1, 2025

In today’s competitive talent landscape, HR executive search is about more than filling roles, it’s about building long-term partnerships that shape careers, organisations, and the future of work. Anna Tolhurst, Chief People Officer (CPO) at Centaur Media, shares her journey from candidate to senior HR leader, and how Frazer Jones has supported her at every […]

Why your next CHRO might come from Asia

Posted July 1, 2025

In an era defined by disruption, transformation, and a rapidly evolving workforce, the Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO) has become one of the most mission-critical roles in the C-suite. No longer a back-office function, HR now sits at the centre of business strategy—shaping culture, enabling digital change, managing geopolitical risk, and helping organisations adapt to […]

The global hunt for CHRO talent in financial services: Overcoming challenges in cross-border searches

Posted June 29, 2025

In today’s financial services landscape, where transformation is constant and trust is paramount, the Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO) has become a cornerstone of enterprise leadership. No longer confined to HR operations and/or HR advisory, the CHRO now plays a pivotal role in shaping culture, driving strategic change, and enabling business resilience across global markets. […]

The importance of bringing your people along during your organizational change project

Posted June 19, 2025

It is no secret that organizational change is capable of shaking things up. Whether you are preparing for a merger, acquisition, restructuring, or even a new tech rollout, it’s crucial to get your team on board to ensure success. This means engaging, communicating, and involving employees throughout the process. Even a change you might view […]

Why HR is taking centre stage in financial services – especially in boutique PE, IM and AM firms

Posted June 11, 2025

As a consultant specialising in placing senior HR professionals into financial services, I’ve had a front-row seat to the sector’s evolving priorities. Over the past 12 months, we’ve seen a clear shift in how firms, particularly in the boutique world of private equity (PE), investment management (IM), asset management (AM) and funds, are approaching their […]

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Tue, 28 October 2025 11:00 am

Register to confirm your place. HR Horrors returns with a fresh crop of spine-tingling cases and reform updates certain to keep even the bravest HR professionals up at night. Cilla Robinson, Partner, King & Wood Mallesons, will unpack this year’s significant developments in industrial and employment law and take your questions live. This session will […]

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The Employment Rights Bill seminar and panel: navigating the recruitment challenges

Tue, 4 November 2025 8:00 am – 10:00 am

After much talk, debate and lobbying, the Employment Rights Bill unleashes a timetable of mammoth legislative changes on businesses and employers. The question is – are HR leaders ready? From increased sickness costs, restrictions of changing contracts of employment and new rights for working parents, the Employment Rights Bill impacts all aspects of the employee […]

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