IT consultancy BJSS creates 250 new hybrid working jobs amid UK expansion November 29, 2021 World-Class Business Technology Consultancy (BJSS) has created 250 new jobs as the IT consultancy expands to eight new locations in the UK. The fresh bout of investment across Liverpool, Aberdeen, Swansea, Lincoln, York, Exeter, Reading and Milton Keynes has unlocked a raft of roles from across technology, engineering and consulting. It follows BJSS, which already [...]
Exclusive: ESG consultancy sector to swell to nearly £12bn in next five years, says industry insider February 7, 2022 Spending by companies on ESG and sustainability consulting is set to more than double over the next five years to a record £11.8bn, or $16bn, according to a new report that was exclusively shared with City A.M. today. The market will grow at a CAGR of 17 per cent, from around $6.24 billion at the end [...]
Science Group hikes share buyback programme despite dip in revenue July 23, 2024 Record profit first half profit at Science Group driven by a well choreographed turnaround at one of its major brands helped the consultancy and systems specialist to increase its share buyback programme.
Lib Dem leader Ed Davey leaves Herbert Smith Freehills consultant role November 17, 2021 Sir Ed Davey, the leader of the Liberal Democrats, has stepped down from a consultancy role at law firm Herbert Smith Freehills following the Prime Minister’s proposal of a ban on MPs holding paid consultancy roles, according to reports. A spokesperson for the Liberal Democrats party confirmed yesterday that Davey had resigned from two advisory [...]
Regulator floats reversal of key part of Mifid II as current rules ‘restrict’ UK asset managers April 10, 2024 It said today that following a consultation, it will open up new doors by giving them more freedom and choice in how they pay, amid concerns it makes UK asset managers internationally uncompetitive.
McKinsey defers partners’ bonuses as dealmaking dries up December 24, 2023 Partners at management consultancy McKinsey have reportedly voted to defer part of their bonuses as the company sees a slowdown in demand for its services amid a slump in corporate deals.
NHS delays help private healthcare provider Spire Healthcare’s profit jump by a third February 29, 2024 The FTSE 250-listed company, which operates 38 hospitals and works with over 8,000 consultants in the UK, saw its revenue increase by 13.4% to £1.4bn
Exclusive: As workplace confidence in bosses tumbles, external consultants thrive August 26, 2021 In a time of tremendous ambiguity, the Covid-19 pandemic has forced business leaders to act urgently in moments of crisis as they have to make decisions in a heartbeat since circumstances and regulation keep on changing. Yet, with new data from the London Business School estimating that Covid-19 has left around 16m jobs in a precarious position, it is far from certain that business [...]
Crypto AM shines its spotlight on REKT Partners February 19, 2023 Spotlight on REKT Partners - a specialist reputation management and crisis communications consultancy focused on the crypto sector.
Government should further consult finance industry on UK’s net zero path, says investment body December 16, 2021 The government should consult on a ‘transitional taxonomy’ to ensure the finance industry understands the country’s net zero pathway, the UK Sustainable Investment and Finance Association (UKSIF) has urged. In a government policy briefing today, the group will also caution policymakers to avoid a mandatory approach to carbon targets and instead encourage a broader range [...]