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Finding the right person for a role requires you to look at more than what’s on their CV; it’s not enough to evaluate their experience and qualifications, as this doesn’t take cultural fit into account.

There is a lot that goes into being an executive, and it spans far beyond the day-to-day tasks. To truly succeed as a leader in business, you need to be able to make decisions under pressure and lead a team to greatness.

According to a study by Deloitte, 70% of C-suite leaders were considering quitting their roles. This often comes down to their quality of life, and for C-suite leaders this usually begins at the onboarding process.

To attract the top talent, it’s crucial to be seen as an employer of choice–even more so when it’s the very top talent you’re looking for. Executives and finance directors are in high demand in any economic climate, but in these uncertain times, a sustained commitment to employer branding is more vital than ever.

The strength of your senior financial talent will make or break your business–now more than ever. Yet 82% of companies believe they don’t recruit highly skilled workers, according to McKinsey. Here’s how to be part of the 18%.

As a business, there are a lot of targets that you must meet and many of these are easy for you to achieve, as they are where your knowledge and industry expertise is. However, there are also targets you need to achieve regarding recruitment, including ensuring that your workforce is varied and diverse. Achieving diversity targets can be difficult if you don’t have the experience needed, and it’s something that a lot of businesses struggle with. Of course, this must be combated, which is where search firms like Fidarsi come in.

There are a lot of recruitment partners out there and knowing which company to choose can be difficult, we’ve compiled a list of qualities to look for...

Whether you’ve invested in a business and inherited a Financial Director, or you are looking to hire one from a major corporation, the skills a finance specialist need to succeed, remains the same. And although the finer details of the role and responsibilities may vary from one organisation to another, the core requirements are often easily transferable.

In July, the UK Secondary Capital Raising Review made recommendations that would make it quicker, easier and cheaper for UK-listed companies to raise money from investors. How would these recommendations impact private equity firms?