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When it comes to attracting top talent, guiding them through an effective recruitment process, and ultimately making the right hire, the whole journey is a lot like dating. Stick with me on this one… In talent acquisition, I speak with plenty of hiring managers and business leaders who arrive with a strict checklist of what they must have, what would be nice to have, and what they absolutely won’t consider. Sound familiar? It’s not far off the way many of us approach dating:

Absenteeism at work is at an all-time high in the last decade, according to the recent CIPD Health & Wellbeing at Work Report (2025). This has seen absence, largely due to mental health and minor illness, rise by nearly a day per employee per year since the pandemic in 2020. It’s costing businesses, and it’s costing the wider economy. As Founders, CEOs and Leaders, we need to know how to combat this swiftly and effectively. So, what’s going on here? The pressure points Firstl

The hot topic in every organisation right now is the Multigenerational Workforce. With every new generation entering the workplace, a wave of change occurs. Speaking with leaders and early-career professionals alike, it seems the gap between expectations on both sides is at its widest yet, but equally, the opportunities for collaboration and innovation have never been greater.   A quick trip down memory lane Picture this: you’ve just landed your first role after applying with