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The convergence of HR technology and HR operations: why professional services firms are rethinking their people infrastructure

Posted September 23, 2026

Contents Share Key insights Across professional services firms, conversations about HR are changing. While HR systems have long been viewed as the technology that sits behind people processes, organisations are increasingly recognising that technology alone is not enough. Instead, firms are focusing on how their systems, processes and people work together to deliver a more […]

What is the difference between a CHRO and an HR Director in a PE-backed company?

Posted September 22, 2026

Contents Share Key insights One of the questions I am asked most frequently by CEOs, investors and boards is whether they need a Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO), Chief People Officer (CPO), Head of People or HR Director. The answer, frustratingly, is that it depends. There is no magic headcount threshold at which an organisation […]

Why payroll is becoming one of the Netherlands’ most in-demand career paths

Posted September 18, 2026

Contents Share Key insights Payroll is gaining attention as a career path, and for good reason. It offers not only competitive compensation but also the satisfaction of playing a vital role in ensuring employees are paid accurately, compliantly and on time. With continuously evolving tax legislation, employment law, reporting requirements and compliance obligations, the demand […]

Why interim HR hiring is gaining momentum in 2026

Posted September 16, 2026

Contents Share Key insights The interim HR market has undergone a significant transformation in recent years. Once primarily associated with maternity cover or short-term backfill requirements, interim and contract professionals are now playing a far more strategic role within organisations. As businesses continue to navigate economic uncertainty, evolving employment legislation and organisational change, many are […]

Partner integration, employee relations and AI: the HR specialisms shaping professional services firms

Posted September 11, 2026

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. Frazer Jones consultants James Baker and Charlotte Faktor recently discussed the trends they have seen […]

Redesigning work for the age of AI: insights from the Marsh Asia HR Conference

Posted September 8, 2026

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 […]

How can a HR Director drive value in a PE-backed business?

Posted September 4, 2026

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’s market, value creation increasingly depends on operational improvement, revenue growth […]

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Global financial services HR salary guide 2026

The 2026 Frazer Jones global financial services HR salary guide brings together detailed salary benchmarking and market insight to help…

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UK HR salary guide 2026

Our 2026 salary guide is launching soon! Sign up now for early access and stay ahead of the latest HR…

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US East Coast salary guide 2026

Welcome to the 2026 Frazer Jones East Coast HR market report! As 2026 approaches, HR hiring across the East Coastis…

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The Netherlands HR salary guide

HR SALARY GUIDE 2025 – 2026 Are you planning your next hire, reviewing your compensation strategy or exploring new career…

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Australia HR market report and salary guide 2025-2026

In an environment marked by economic uncertaintyand evolving workforce dynamics, HR leaders in2025 are navigating a complex landscape of strategicpriorities….

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UK and Ireland HR salary guide 2025

The 2025 Frazer Jones UK and Ireland HR salary guide provides comprehensive salary benchmarking across all HR disciplines and regions…

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New York HR market report and salary guide 2024-2025

A new 2026 version of this guide is now available to download here Welcome to the inaugural Frazer Jones New…

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Australia HR market report and salary guide 2024-2025

Our Australian salary guide assists HR leaders and their teams across various industries and specialisms by offering accurate HR salary…

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Asia HR market report and salary guide 2024

The HR landscape in Asia is undergoing significant changes as the global economy recovers and adapts to new realities. With…

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UK HR salary guide 2023-24

Our HR salary guide for 2023-24 provides comprehensive salary benchmarking for HR professionals across the UK. In addition, it discusses…

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Australia HR market report and salary guide 2023-2024

In 2023, we talked about the ‘The Great Disconnect’ in the context of hiring and salary expectations but also between…

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Asia HR market report and salary guide 2023

With digital transformation and innovation driving business growth across the region, organisations need to stay abreast of the latest HR…

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Why interim HR hiring is gaining momentum in 2026

Posted September 16, 2026

Will AI replace HR? Why human skills will matter more in the future of work

Posted September 15, 2026

Contents Share Key insights Few topics are generating as much discussion within business and HR circles as artificial intelligence. From concerns about job losses and workforce transformation to speculation about how AI agents and generative AI will reshape organisations, business leaders are facing increasing pressure to determine what the technology means for their people strategy. […]

Partner integration, employee relations and AI: the HR specialisms shaping professional services firms

Posted September 11, 2026

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