What can the logistics sector do to tackle the challenge of gender diversity?
The spotlight has been recently shone on gender diversity across UK businesses, with senior staff reassessing the imbalances in their boardrooms and across the pay scale. With household names such as the BBC publishing the salaries of its top talent, and now Tesco actively confirming they are considering more and more females for their senior […]
UK firms looking to avoid post-Brexit tariffs by severing European supply chains
It seems that the dynamic between UK and European firms will change significantly in the aftermath of the British departure from the European Union. That much has been indicated by a new report suggesting that plans are already being drawn up by organisations on both sides of the Channel to sever supply chains so that […]
Procurement jobs salaries on the increase as many firms struggle to hire
A mixed picture of steadily increasing salaries for UK procurement jobs and worries among employers in the sector about a lack of relevant skills and experience has been painted by the latest CIPS Salary Guide. Scott Dance, a UK procurement engagement director within the recruitment sector, said at the launch of this year’s CIPS Salary […]
Why supply chain firms could soon see an expansion in C-suite roles
Amid the continued pressure on logistics organisations to fill their middle-management and procurement jobs, it has been suggested that many of them could soon move to bolster their core leadership teams. Such a trend has been attributed to a desire on the part of such firms to preserve foundational business knowledge near the top of […]
Bis Henderson reports 20% boost to logistics jobs post Brexit-vote
Bis Henderson Group, the talent-to-solutions supply chain services company, has seen a significant boost to the recruitment side of the business following the Brexit vote – a jump of some 20% in permanent executive jobs placed over the last six months of 2016 compared with the same period a year earlier. The figures run contrary […]
How the digital transformation is bringing big challenges and opportunities for retailers
A newly released report explores how the ongoing digital transformation in retail means that retailers are having to focus on a number of digital priorities in order to remain competitive in the omnichannel retailing landscape. Retailers express confidence – but many are unprepared The survey, CEO Viewpoint 2017: The Transformation of Retail, prepared by […]
How Women in Logistics are Changing the Industry
At present, research suggests that the logistics sector still remains a male-dominated space despite the rise in the number of women in the rest of the business world. However, there is a growing number of statistics and trends emerging to prove the true worth of placing greater numbers of women into logistics jobs. The spotlight has been recently shone […]
Bis Henderson; trusted advisor role to SMEs
SME’s represent 99.3% of all private sector businesses and 47% of all private sector employment. The internet is thought to have played a major role in helping start-ups to gain traction, a significant proportion of which are small to medium enterprises. As these new businesses become established, their need for external support, especially specialist skills […]
Perceived ‘change readiness’ differs between supply chain executives and employees
In a news story that will interest many of those involved in logistics recruitment, a recent Gartner survey has found that while a third of supply chain executives believe that their organisation is ready for change, this view is only shared by 13% of the wider workforce. Gartner described a situation of “differing perceptions” between […]
How To Improve Your Procurement Recruitment Strategy
Procurement has evolved from a transactional back-office function into a strategic business driver. It plays a critical role in managing risk, improving value, driving sustainability, and protecting supply chain resilience. But to deliver all that, you need the right people, and finding them isn’t always easy. Procurement recruitment has become more competitive, more complex, and […]