Procurement & Supply Chain – Market and Hiring Trends April 2025
Welcome to PSD’s review of the Procurement and Supply Chain sector. Here you will find our periodic review of the trends we are seeing and the placements we have made to give you an overview of the recruitment market. 2025 got off to a blistering start with several searches commissioned at senior and executive level […]
Gert F Kopera: Global Hospitality Leader and Restaurant Strategy Expert
Gerts’ illustrious career, spanning over 30 incredible years in 18 global destinations, is a great testimony of his relentless pursuit for excellence and his true passion for the industry. His reputation as a charismatic and strong leader who cherishes precision and leads by example, is second to none. He has not only left an astonishing […]
The Dark Side of AI: AI-Powered Attacks and Their Growing Threat
The transformative power of artificial intelligence (AI) is revolutionising industries and streamlining operations. However, this powerful technology has also emerged as a double-edged sword. As AI capabilities continue to advance, so do the malicious intentions of cybercriminals who are leveraging its power to launch sophisticated attacks against organisations of all sizes. In this article, I’m […]
The Future of SaaS: Embracing Emerging Technologies for Innovation and Growth
The SaaS industry has experienced tremendous growth in recent years, driven by its ability to provide businesses with access to powerful software applications without the need for in-house IT infrastructure or maintenance. As the SaaS market continues to evolve, emerging technologies are poised to play an increasingly significant role in shaping the future of this […]
Embracing the Transformative Power of Artificial Intelligence in the Workplace
I’m back on the Tech bandwagon this week and as AI is already everywhere I wanted to share some of my thoughts on AI and the future workplace. It’s clear artificial intelligence is going to be transformative. Just in this past year alone we’ve seen AI dominate so much LinkedIn content and Board Room leadership […]
The Belfry Hotel & Resort: Interview with Chris Eigelaar
Chris Eigelaar is Resort General Manager at The Belfry Hotel & Resort, which will be playing host to the much-anticipated Betfred British Masters 2021. He tells Hayley Bortolotti about the retraining initiative for team members returning from furlough, the exciting launch of new facilities including virtual event setups – The Belfry Live and Belfry Studio, and the […]
Gleneagles: Interview with Conor O’Leary
Appointed as Managing Director in 2020, Conor O’Leary is now responsible for the entire Gleneagles operation. He tells Hayley Bortolotti about the new People & Culture strategy ‘Let’s Stay Together’, the launch of a programme of glamorous outdoor get-togethers, glorious food and great adventures, and Gleneagles active role in supporting local communities and businesses. […]
Amanda Morgan Thomas – Confidence, Personal Branding and Career Transitioning
As a senior leader, board member and passionate people person, Amanda Thomas, Business Coach & Mentor, was moved to action on seeing thousands of redundancies in the UK hospitality & retail sectors and has since volunteered hundreds of hours helping individuals and small businesses stay afloat. Confidence Confidence is the most common topic I deal […]
Tackling Mental Health & Wellbeing in the Hospitality Industry
Mental health and well-being is a huge concern for the hospitality industry. Tackling it is not just the right thing to do, but would benefit the industry in the longer term. Sean Wheeler BEM shares his advice on some of the initiatives hospitality businesses can champion during these challenging times. Why do you think […]
Plural Roles in the Boardroom
The profile of executives is changing, which is affecting the make-up of non-executive positions in the powerhouses of businesses across the country. If you’re after such a post, here’s to make the most of the opportunities that await. During the past few years we have seen a number of ‘out-of-sector’ appointments to key board positions, […]