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This month, LinkedIn released its latest "Global Talent Trends" report, with data-driven insights covering the last 12 months. A few takeaways from this window into talent trends from us at Freshminds - written by our Head of Growth, Suzy Lockwood Hiring is sluggish, but internal mobility is on the rise: It's certainly no surprise to us that the data reflects a slow hiring pace over 2024. The market is candidate- and skill-rich but hiring poor; especially across Europe, as we see here. We're optimistic about the outlook for 2025, however. Not only is Freshminds seeing hiring gather some steam in the tech industry as the data suggests, we're also seeing positive hiring movements in project management and strategy support - potentially reflective of new projects being kicked off and hiring budgets being released. Internal mobility being on the rise is a smart move from organisations. As hiring freezes and budget cuts have taken over in many organisations over the past year, an obvious alternative is to look inward for the skills you require. This is a bonus for both the candidate and the organisation. Not only does it increases rates of employee retention, but the exposure to new roles can help address skills gaps elsewhere in the organisation. We'd imagine this will grow, albeit at a slow pace, over the next year, not just because organisations have to look to internal mobility, but because they see the benefits of doing so. Use of GenAI is a mixed bag: As this data suggests, whilst 40% of global executives are exploring GenAI, the reality of implementation remains more complex. Despite significant interest and thought leadership in the GenAI space across both hiring, recruitment and talent more generally, a "say-do gap" persists. While adoption is likely to increase, it's expected to be gradual and fragmented, rather than a rapid, industry-wide transformation. Recruiting leaders will be homing in on soft skills going forwards: We agree - and the Freshminds team is seeing this in daily interactions with clients. As the job market evolves, soft skills are becoming increasingly crucial. Employers are seeking candidates who are adaptable, and are interviewing with that in mind. The "expert generalist" profile, characterised by versatility and the ability to learn quickly, is in high demand. This shift in focus has two implications: a) Long-Term Hiring: Organisations are investing in talent with the potential to evolve within the role, rather than hiring for specific, static skill sets. b) Short-Term Solutions: Interim talent can be leveraged to address short-term skill gaps and adapt to rapidly changing business needs, instead of hiring for a static set of permanent skillsets. For more insights - or to speak to the Freshminds team: get in touch here , or via Get the latest business insights, news and events, straight to your inbox.

In today's Private Equity market of increasing competition and high deal activity, capital is not enough. With companies needing a structured approach to ensure that they can navigate complex territory and deliver real improvements, harnessing expertise is essential. We work alongside Private Equity investors and their portfolio companies to help understand markets, map investment opportunities and connect to the right expertise to deliver results. Across the whole deal spectrum, we work a longside firms to maximise value potential, develop deal generation and operationally improve business success. With years of experience in private equity recruitment, we have a deep understanding of the sector and connect firms to talent and expertise to deliver innovative, flexible results for businesses. By harnessing our network of Analysts, Consultants and leadership professionals who have a proven record of delivering excellence in their field , we help to navigate the complexity and provide relevant support where needed, making us one of the UK's leading private equity executive search firms. Why Do You Need Private Equity Recruitment Specialists? The private equity landscape is highly competitive. It's a setting in which success often hinges on having the right talent in the right place, at exactly the right time. Whether you're a firm seeking top-level investment professionals or a portfolio company sourcing transformational leaders to scale, it's critical to find individuals with the right blend of analytical sharpness, commercial insight, and strategic mindset. The solution to the private equity recruitment conundrum is not just a standard hiring process. It requires deep market knowledge, access to high-calibre candidates and the ability to assess for agility, potential, and the ability to perform under pressure. That's where a specialist private equity recruitment partner can make the difference, and it's where Freshminds comes in. Why Choose Freshminds as Your Private Equity Executive Search Firm? Freshminds is a trusted talent partner to some of the world's top private equity firms and other portfolio companies. With more than 20 years of experience in the sector, we've developed a deep understanding of what it takes to drive success in this industry. Here's why clients choose us: Access to unrivalled talent pools Specialist private equity knowledge Agile, Insight-Led Approach Long-Term Partnerships If your private equity search requires a solution that delivers more than just CVs, let's discuss how Freshminds can support your talent strategy . Executive hire for Private Equity Investment going international Due diligence project management for leading private equity firm Hard to find, niche candidate for Private Equity firm

A financial services firm is overhauling their HR processes and practices, and require additional support to deliver on the change program. They are seeking an HR professional with exceptional Talent Acquisition experience to support in this design, standardisation and implementation process. You will be reporting into the Head of Recruitment and working with them to execute on all the planned tasks. The outline of what is required is already set, you will just need to come in and take ownership of the delivery. You will drive end-to-end process redesign, technology implementation, and cultural change to deliver world-class talent acquisition capabilities. Responsibilities Lead the development and execution of a comprehensive talent acquisition transformation strategy aligned with business objectives. Implement process standardization across all recruitment activities while maintaining flexibility for business needs. Design and deploy new governance structures, including service level agreements and quality metrics. Be the driving force behind the process change, setting timelines and creating visual project trackers, to hold teams accountable and to be able to report progress upwards. Requirements 4-6 years working in HR transformation in the tech industry. Must have strong Talent Acquisition experience. Excellent project management skills, with an ability to hold stakeholders of varying seniority accountable to timelines. Confidence using Excel, to build project trackers and reports, which can be shared internally. Prior use of Workday extremely helpful. Details Day Rate: Up to £350Ltd, depending on experience Start Date: ASAP Duration: 6 months Location: Hybrid, 3 days per week in central London office

A boutique consulting firm is looking for an Analyst who has an understanding of decision trees and decision logic, who can offer advice on how to create a Decision Tool as a product. The consulting firm is testing whether their idea would work as a standalone tool and is looking for advice on how to create a product that could be sold to existing clients. Responsibilities Work closely with the CEO to map out questions and work through decision logic to outline the shape of a decision tree. Test the feasibility of decision logic and whether this would work as a tool or program. Advise on the potential and roadmap for creating a tool that could be sold to clients. Requirements A firm understanding of how to create a decision tree and how to map out all eventualities. Technical or product experience, with the ability to advise on how to take a decision tree map into a workable tool. Other Details Start Date: Flexible start, ideally within March. Duration: 2-3 days scoping. If the product is viable, there will be future work to build the product later this year. Day rate: Up to £600 per day. Location: Can be remote.

Freshminds has partnered with a leading entertainment brand looking to hire a Group Business Partner to drive key strategic initiatives within its Operations & Retail functions and support its Executive team. Working closely with senior management and reporting to the Director of Commercial Finance, you'll provide data-driven insights to enhance operations, improve sales, and drive customer experience. What you'll be doing: Developing reports and analysis to support operational and retail performance. Creating business cases for investments and strategic initiatives. Identifying trends, risks, and opportunities using advanced analytics. Requirements: Strong data and analytical skills (SQL, AdvancedExcel, Power BI with Python/Amazon RDS desirable) Experience in operations, retail, or multi-site businesses. Proven consulting skill-set Ability to translate complex challenges into actionable insights. If you have a passion for data-driven decision-making and commercial strategy, we'd love to hear from you!

Freshminds has partnered with a leading entertainment brand looking to hire an Investment and Property Business Partner to drive key strategic initiatives within its investment & property people and technology functions. Working closely with senior management and reporting to the Director of Commercial Finance, you'll provide data-driven insights to enhance decision-making, assess capital investments, and track the performance of new sites, technology, and workforce initiatives. What you'll be doing: Managing investment cases for property, new sites, and technology. Developing reports and analysis to support investment and capital planning. Identifying trends, risks, and opportunities using advanced analytics. Requirements: Strong data and analytical skills (SQL, Advanced Excel, Power BI with Python/Amazon RDS desirable). Experience in investment, property, or multi-site businesses. Proven consulting skill-set. Ability to translate complex challenges into actionable insights.

A financial services firm is seeking a Head of TMO to join the Transformation team to support a large multi-year change programme and delivery of an operating model re-design. Project You will be working closely with the Transformation Director to manage project and programme reporting and the creation of the transformation master plan for the programme and those within it. Key deliverables include but are not limited to: Manages the project and programme reporting to ensure the right governance is in place to determine the project status Manage risk and issues Oversee the day-to-day budget Lead document storage and management Requirements 10+ years experience working on and managing transformation programmes Blend of management consulting and industry experience Experience within financial services Experience managing small core team Details Location : London Start date : ASAP Duration : 9 - 12 months Day rate: £700-£800 LTD dependent on experience