Is your organisation ready for autumn? Five leadership priorities to review now
Written by Kirsten McKenzie, Head of HR at Hunter Adams. This article is up to date as of September 2026. September has always had something of a fresh-start feeling about it. Perhaps it is years of conditioning from new school terms, new notebooks and, if you were lucky, a brand-new pencil case. But even in […]
Why talent development is crucial in organisations
We recently chatted all things people development with Learning and Talent Development Specialist, Ali Couchman.
Competency frameworks in 2026: Clear expectations. Stronger managers. Better business.
By Sarah Beaumont, HR Director at Hunter Adams with 20 years of HR and Talent Development experience If you’ve ever thought: Our performance reviews are inconsistent We’re growing fast, but roles feel blurry Promotions feel subjective Managers avoid difficult conversations We keep hiring the wrong people …then what you’re really experiencing is a lack of […]
Practical Training for First-Time Managers
By Sarah Beaumont MCIPD, Director of HR at Hunter Adams and Lead on Employee Engagement & Culture Transformation Stepping into a management role for the first time can be as daunting as it is exciting. New team managers often find themselves promoted for technical ability rather than people skills and are suddenly responsible for leading […]
The Rise of Skill-Based Hiring: Navigating the Shift from Degrees to Competencies
Understanding and navigating this shift towards skills-based hiring is crucial for attracting and retaining top talent in a competitive market.
Empowering Managers to Become Effective Leaders
This article delves into the significance of empowering managers to become effective leaders, outlining key leadership skills and providing strategies to develop these skills for organisational success.