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Pay Transparency: From Visibility to Fairness
How to identify and address pay inconsistencies through job evaluation, market benchmarking and job architecture
Important Notice: Fraudulent Emails
We have been made aware of emails circulating that appear to have been sent by Mark Senior (former MD of Henley Research). These messages are not genuine and have not been sent by Mark or Henley Research. If you receive an email that claims to be from Mark Senior and...
Why Pharma Talent Acquisition Teams Are Investing in Talent Intelligence
Advances in artificial intelligence, personalised medicine, digital health, and emerging therapies are transforming how organisations operate and compete within the Pharmaceutical sector. At the same time, demand for highly specialised scientific, technical, and...
Workforce Planning in an age of uncertainty
Set against a backdrop of increasing uncertainty, organisations across all sectors are now operating in a period of overlapping disruption rather than isolated change. Traditional workforce planning models were built for relative stability: predictable growth cycles,...
The EU Pay Transparency Directive: Why UK Employers Should Be Paying Attention
Starting in June 2026, EU member states will introduce a new framework that fundamentally shifts the current pay equity laws. On 7th June, each member state will have to sign into law more transparent legislation on remuneration and gender pay gaps. Employers...
Technology Hiring Trends in 2026: How Digital Transformation Is Reshaping Talent Strategy
Technology hiring trends in 2026 reflect a major shift in how organisations approach digital transformation. Over the past few years, businesses have invested heavily in cloud platforms, automation, and AI tools. In 2026, the focus is moving from adoption to...
Autumn Budget 2025 and the Employment Law shake-up: balancing cost pressures with employee expectations around reward models
For many organisations, the Autumn Budget 2025 and proposed changes to employment laws have arrived at a difficult time. Employers are navigating persistent inflation, rising operating costs, and an evolving labour market. At the same time, government policy continues...
Ahead of the curve: AI adoption benchmarking for 2026 and beyond
Regardless of your industry or sector, it will not have escaped your notice – out of nowhere, seemingly, artificial intelligence that feels almost human has become a disruptive technology sweeping its way into the world of business. It’s no wonder that organisations...
The escalating battle for STEM talent in defence
Executive Summary The UK's defence industry faces a critical talent shortage, posing a significant threat to its operational capabilities and national security. A perfect storm is brewing due to skill gaps in crucial areas like Artificial Intelligence, cybersecurity,...
Remuneration benchmarking: A smart approach to talent retention
In an era of heightened talent mobility, it’s no wonder organisations are seeking smarter strategies to retain their top performers. Research from Totaljobs at the start of the year highlighted that almost a third (31%) of UK workers expressed a desire to change jobs...
Skills-First Hiring: Transforming Talent Acquisition for the Future Economy
Introduction It’s widely accepted in today’s talent climate that skills-first hiring will inevitably become an essential part of corporate hiring strategies – but what is it, and why is it set to be “the future of talent acquisition”? Skills-First Hiring - What Is It?...
Looking to fill senior roles in your company? Here are 5 tips for doing it effectively
Filling senior roles in your business is no easy challenge. Finding someone with the right skills, knowledge and cultural fit are all crucial factors to consider. How can you make sure you're attracting the best talent? here are our top 5 tips: 1️⃣ Succession Planning...