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Talent 20 Article

Starfish was very excited to be able to champion the upcoming talent in the local government sector with this feature we wrote for the MJ magazine

The hard and soft skills of successful non-executive directors

When applying for board positions, non-executive directors are expected to bring strategic and leadership skills to the table.

It’s time for revival not simply survival

Like many industries, the charity sector is having a tough time; it is not exempt from making redundancies.

Changing role of the CFO through COVID-19 and beyond

We recently caught up with him to discuss his experiences of leading as a CFO through lockdown and how the priorities within his role changed during this time.

Positive Action Vs Positive Discrimination

One of the first questions we are asked when discussing a recruitment campaign is ‘can you guarantee a diverse shortlist?’

2020 and the rise of the wholehearted Board

The longer-term implications on boards of 2020 will not only affect the way they operate in future, but also how they are built and how they are led.

How to hire great finance leaders through economic uncertainty

It seems that almost every TV and radio advertisement is using the slogan “now more than ever” at the moment. 

Senior recruitment in the social sector: what to expect

As we emerge from the crisis phase of the COVID-19 pandemic, organisations are once again starting to think about the future. 

Towards the future: why professional interim managers have a role to play in the post COVID-19 transition period

The crisis phase of the COVID-19 pandemic has continued to evolve at an unprecedented pace.