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Retail design and marketing jobs LinkedIn Group launched

John Hamilton 6th August 2020 Filed Under: views & opinions

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I have received many calls in recent weeks from talented people in the retail design and marketing industry who have lost their jobs. I suspect the number will increase – and we know there are relatively few new opportunities in the sector as firms look to find their way through this year. This has always […]

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Lockdown Employment Survey – the results

John Hamilton 16th July 2020 Filed Under: bfpeople news, views & opinions

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Almost 1200 people completed the bfpeople Lockdown Employment Survey during June 2020. We received responses from most industries and most job roles – people who were employed (working on site, working from home and furloughed), self-employed and unemployed. Their views offer a snapshot of employment in Lockdown Britain in 2020 – more than 99% of […]

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Leadership coaching topics: the most common leadership challenges

John Hamilton 30th December 2019 Filed Under: views & opinions

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We looked at the leadership coaching topics that are most frequently covered with our executive coaching clients. These are the most common leadership challenges that we deal with in working with new and experienced managers and leaders in a range of industries. It gives a clear indication of the competencies and skills that sponsoring organisations […]

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Death of a (good) salesman?

John Hamilton 6th March 2016 Filed Under: views & opinions

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Having just spent several long days at a sprawling trade exhibition, I’m left with the sense that good sales skills are harder to find than ever. It’s seems that we really are witnessing the death of a (good) salesman to paraphrase Arthur Miller. New business is tough to find. Almost every company I speak to wants to […]

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