News & Insights
We stay closely connected to developments that are shaping the public and commercial sectors, combining this with in-house expertise to offer informed perspectives within our specialist areas. Below, we share a selection of insights we hope you will find valuable.
What on Earth is ‘Executive Search’? 5 Key Differences to Recruitment
As you may know, at Aspen we are an executive search organisation rather than a recruitment agency. This might sound […]
Read moreOur New Aspenites: Meet the Fresh Faces Working at Aspen!
One of the highlights of working at Aspen is our four exuberant directors, all of which have their own distinct […]
Read moreHow to Get Headhunted: 7 Insider Tips
At Aspen we’re always looking for the best candidates. We don’t settle for those we suspect won’t be a great […]
Read moreWhat Makes a Top CEO? Top 5 Qualities Searched for in Candidates
We’ve all heard the complaint: the majority of CEOs are white men with a privileged background, inherited wealth, and/or an […]
Read moreWhat is the Great Resignation, and how should we respond?
Employees are looking for flexibility including fewer hours, working from home or hybrid working, three-day weekends, and healthy relationships with […]
Read moreWork with Aspen
We are delighted to be recruiting at all levels as a result of increased demand and the successful relationships we […]
Read moreInterview with SRUC Outgoing Chair, Sandy Cumming CBE
Sandy Cumming, CBE, talks about his time as Chair of SRUC and the recruitment campaign for his successor.
Read moreBest benefits of being on a board
Deciding to be on a board is a monumental undertaking that demands your time and attention outside your paid hours. […]
Read moreDoes Public Speaking Get Any Easier? 5 Tips to Nail It
Whether you’re a candidate at an interview, the interviewer, someone struggling to communicate with domineering co-workers, or a leader looking […]
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Read moreChallenges of recruiting at management level post-Covid: why you should invest!
At Aspen, we’ve found more and more that clients are struggling to recruit at management level, be it sparse replies […]
Read moreIs the 9-5 Working Week Dead? The Rise of Flexible Working
When the pandemic hit in early 2020, there was long-lasting uncertainty over when, if ever, employees would be able to […]
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