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Where should HR leadership sit in a global business? How US and European organisations are taking different approaches

Posted July 8, 2026

Contents Share As organisations expand across markets and regions, the question of where HR leadership should sit is becoming increasingly important. Historically, decisions about the location of senior HR leaders were often influenced by company headquarters or established organisational structures. Today, however, businesses are taking a more strategic approach, aligning HR leadership and broader HR […]

Global HR financial services job market: 2025 review and 2026 outlook

Posted January 22, 2026

At Frazer Jones, we operate as one global team across financial services. Our HR recruitment experts collaborate seamlessly across all the locations we cover, combining global reach with deep local expertise. This unified approach enables us to share market intelligence in real time, deliver consistent and high‑quality search outcomes internationally and support clients with truly […]

Step 4 to EU pay transparency: leading cultural change toward transparency

Posted December 16, 2025

The EU pay transparency directive is not just a legal requirement. It represents a cultural shift that challenges organisations to rethink how they communicate, lead and engage. Across EU member states, businesses must now go beyond compliance and embed transparency into their culture. This means fostering open dialogue about pay progression, average pay and the […]

Step 3 to EU pay transparency: reviewing recruitment processes for compliance

Posted December 16, 2025

As part of the EU pay transparency directive, organisations across EU member states must take a closer look at how they attract and hire talent. This includes updating recruitment workflows to meet new requirements and support fair pay practices. Under the directive, businesses must include salary ranges in job advertisements and avoid using a candidate’s […]

Step 2 to EU pay transparency: building a grade and pay banding framework

Posted December 16, 2025

After auditing existing pay data, the next step in preparing for the EU pay transparency directive is to build a clear and consistent framework for pay. This involves designing a transparent job architecture with defined salary bands and pay ranges that reflect the value of roles across the organisation. A well-structured framework helps ensure fair […]

Step 1 to EU pay transparency: the talent you’ll need to audit your existing pay data

Posted December 16, 2025

As organisations across EU member states prepare for the EU pay transparency directive, the first and most critical step is to understand where you currently stand. A thorough pay audit of your existing pay structures and pay practices is essential, not just to meet the directive’s requirements but to build a foundation for fair pay, […]

Preparing for EU pay transparency: key focus areas and the talent you’ll need

Posted December 16, 2025

Many organisations across EU member states are still in the early stages of preparing for the EU pay transparency directive. With the directive set to be transposed into national law in the Netherlands by January 2027, now is the time to act. This legislation will reshape how businesses across Europe approach pay equity, pay levels […]

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Wed, 18 November 2026 9:00 am – 10:30 am

Following the release of Aon’s 2026 Human Capital Trends report, Aon’s APAC team will share the report’s key findings, followed by a panel discussion with CHROs from Standard Chartered, Trust Bank, Petredec Group and Digital Edge DC. Together, they will explore how their organisations are responding to today’s most pressing workforce challenges in practical, measurable ways. The Aon report examines how […]

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Our annual Frazer Jones and Taylor Root Legal HR Christmas drinks and canapés event is back for 2026. The event promises to be a delightful gathering, bringing together HR leadership and professionals from prominent international and domestic law firms across Singapore. Location: VUE, OUE Bayfront. We kindly request you to RSVP by Thursday, 26 October […]

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