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Artificial Intelligence: The Future of Executive Search?

AI in hiring is either going to revolutionise the industry or make Executive Search Consultants obsolete, depending of course on who you ask. The Executive Search industry is facing the same questions as many others as we witness the rise of accessible AI technology. Will my job change? Should I be using AI? What can […]

Driving Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion: A Guide for Senior Leadership

According to McKinsey, “a strong business case for ethnic diversity is consistent over time, with a 39 percent increased likelihood of outperformance for those in the top quartile of ethnic representation versus the bottom quartile.” The case for diversity in organisations continues to gain traction, with the penalties for low diversity also showing that there […]

What is Headhunting?

One of the first questions we’re all asked when we meet people is ‘what do you do?’ If I answer this question with ‘I’m a headhunter’ it’s often met with a blank look, or an enquiry about whether I can get the questioner a job. So, what is headhunting, and how does it differ from […]

Life After Waste: Closing the Loop of the Circular Economy

How our clients are contributing to the circular economy in the UK. The circular economy is a hot topic in the realm of sustainability. Many of the clients that we work with are involved in some way with furthering the development of the circular economy in fascinating and innovative ways. What do we mean by […]

Waste Management and Logistics: Synergies and a Shared Outlook

As Managing Director of Newman Stewart, I have a view over the whole industrial sector in the UK and a particular specialism of ours lies with Waste Management and Logistics. At first glance, these two industries have very obvious differences, but I am seeing increasing synergies between the two, and am often able to apply […]

Why you should consider a career with Newman Stewart

Newman Stewart is a boutique, specialist, firm of head-hunters, serving clients in industrial sectors around the globe. After several years of solid performance and outperforming the market, we’re now looking to increase our growth trajectory over the next few years. That means we need to hire the best in the business to come and build […]

The Maturation of the Waste Management Industry

Why the Waste Management Industry is one of the most exciting UK sectors to work in If you are not familiar with the Waste Management industry, you’d be forgiven for thinking that it’s not the most exciting of sectors. And, although it may not be glamorous, I hope I can convince you that Waste Management […]

Why we train our managers, and why you should too

One of our Directors, Mike Pritchard-Howarth recently completed a CMI Level 3 qualification in Management and Leadership. Here, Mike discusses what it takes to finish the course, why it’s important to be training recruitment managers, and how Newman Stewart has helped along the way. Was it a coincidence that you chose the CMI course? The […]

Congratulations to Helen O’Brien: Our First Ten Year Tenure

In January 2023, Operations Manager Helen O’Brien celebrated ten years at Newman Stewart. We spoke to her about her highlights from across the years, the trip she took to Rome as a reward, and what it takes to become a ten year tenure. NS: Congratulations on ten years, Helen. That’s quite the achievement? H: […]

Attract the best with killer employer branding

In today’s shrinking labour market where skills shortages are becoming a real problem for UK businesses, there are a few things you can do to improve your chances of attracting the best talent. One of those is differentiating yourself from the competition by creating stand-out employer branding that people seek out and want to work […]