The importance of mobile devices such as smartphones and tablets in consumer life has been apparent for a number of years now, and the widespread use of such devices has enormous implications for how businesses operate. Thanks to mobile devices, customers can now interact with brands virtually anywhere, leading to…
‘Agile management’ is a term that many would be tempted to file into the ever-bulging cabinet of corporate jargon, not least because of its ready association with digital industries and software development. Yet another impenetrable term to those on the outside, the reality for those in the know is that…
The recruitment landscape in 2013 is nothing if not challenging, and evolving market conditions require new and tighter approaches to such a risky context. Thankfully, Badenoch & Clark’s thought leaders have been constantly strategising for the benefit of clients and candidates alike, sharing knowledge where possible through this Insight blog…
In the last five years, procurement teams have increasingly found themselves having to incorporate risk management into their daily working practices. Mimi Enefiok, procurement consultant for private sector procurement and supply chain at Badenoch and Clark, has interviewed leaders of procurement across the Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG), oil and gas…
In our monthly series focussing on the demand for certain skillsets within the public sector, we find that zero hour contracts in housing are reflecting tight funding. Elsewhere, donor fundraising specialists are in vogue in charity, and social care needs more project managers. Claire Carter, Badenoch & Clark’s associate director…
As we move into the next quarter, many professionals in procurement are looking for new roles, seeking new challenges and better employment packages. While employees are thinking of changing roles, procurement itself is set to reposition: procurement may evolve to become a strategic business advisor position thanks to heightened awareness…