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World Staffing Awards 2025 Top 10 Top Staffing Firm

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Two&nbsp;Headfirst&nbsp;Global leaders have been named on the 2026 Staffing 100 Europe list by Staffing Industry Analysts.<span class="EOP Selected SCXW26305629 BCX0" data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:257}">&nbsp;
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The&nbsp;<a class="Hyperlink SCXW26305629 BCX0" href="https://www.staffingindustry.com/lists/staffing-100-europe/staffing-100-europe" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Staffing 100 Europe list</a>&nbsp;recognises leaders across the region's staffing and workforce solutions market, CEOs, technologists, legal&nbsp;experts&nbsp;and operations specialists, who have moved the industry forward over the past year.&nbsp;It&rsquo;s&nbsp;more than just a&nbsp;ranking,&nbsp;it's&nbsp;a snapshot of the people shaping how work gets done across Europe.<span class="EOP Selected SCXW26305629 BCX0" data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:257}">&nbsp;
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<a class="Hyperlink SCXW26305629 BCX0" href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/simon-blockley-1264731/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Simon Blockley</a>,&nbsp;CEO UK &amp; Europe,&nbsp;leads the strategy,&nbsp;growth&nbsp;and our&nbsp;portfolio across the UK and Europe. Simon has appeared on this list for seven consecutive years, a reflection of the client partnerships and forward-thinking approach&nbsp;he's&nbsp;built across the industry.<span class="EOP Selected SCXW26305629 BCX0" data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:257}">&nbsp;
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<a class="Hyperlink SCXW26305629 BCX0" href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/annelise-smith-43736416/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Annelise Smith</a>,&nbsp;President of Customer Success,&nbsp;is a leading expert in designing and delivering complex outsourced recruitment models, shaping the solutions that help our clients navigate an evolving world of work.<span class="EOP Selected SCXW26305629 BCX0" data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:257}">&nbsp;
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&ldquo;Being named on the Staffing 100 Europe list for the seventh consecutive year is a real honour. For me, it reflects the strength of the teams I work with, the trust our clients place in us, and our shared commitment to building workforce solutions that genuinely make a difference. The industry continues to evolve quickly, and&nbsp;I&rsquo;m&nbsp;proud that&nbsp;HeadFirst&nbsp;Global&nbsp;remains&nbsp;at the forefront of that change,&rdquo; states Simon Blockley.<span class="EOP Selected SCXW26305629 BCX0" data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:257}">&nbsp;
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&ldquo;To be named on the list is a proud moment, particularly at a time when our industry is changing so quickly. For me,&nbsp;it&rsquo;s&nbsp;recognition of the importance of leading with clarity,&nbsp;adaptability&nbsp;and purpose, especially when clients are looking for new ways to solve complex workforce challenges.&nbsp;I&rsquo;m&nbsp;excited to be part of that progress and to work alongside teams who are continually pushing our solutions forward,&rdquo; Annelise Smith continues.<span class="EOP Selected SCXW26305629 BCX0" data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:257}">&nbsp;
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Together, Simon and Annelise&rsquo;s recognition&nbsp;reflects&nbsp;our continued commitment to shaping smarter, more agile workforce solutions for clients across Europe.
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Two&nbsp;Headfirst&nbsp;Global leaders have been named on the 2026 Staffing 100 Europe list by Staffing Industry Analysts.<span class="EOP Selected SCXW4480780 BCX0" data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:257}">&nbsp;

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At&nbsp;Impellam, we believe that responsible business starts with how people are treated. By us and across&nbsp;our&nbsp;talent ecosystem.

Impellam and The Fair Chance Business Alliance: Unite 1K

Atlanta, GA &mdash; January 14, 2026 &mdash; Impellam Group, a leading workforce and STEM talent solutions provider, isproud to announce that Claire Marsh, CEO of Impellam Group Americas, has been named to the Staffing Industry Analysts (SIA) 2026 Staffing 100 North America list, which recognizes the most influential leaders shaping the future of workforce solutions.&nbsp;
The annual list highlights executives who drive meaningful impact across the staffing industry&mdash;advancing innovation, strengthening talent ecosystems, and elevating the role of strategic workforce solutions in today&rsquo;s evolving world of work.&nbsp;
On her recognition, Claire said:&nbsp; &ldquo;I'm honored to be recognized by SIA alongside so many respected leaders in our industry. This achievement reflects the strategic progress we&rsquo;re driving across Impellam North America - from strengthening our market position to accelerating innovation across our brands. &nbsp;
Our teams continue to take ownership, push boundaries, and work as one to deliver measurable impact for our customers and our talent communities. I&rsquo;m proud of what we&rsquo;ve built together&mdash;and energized by the opportunities ahead as we bring together our experts, technology, and AI to shape the future of workforce solutions.&rdquo;&nbsp;
Under Claire&rsquo;s leadership, Impellam Americas has accelerated its growth trajectory, strengthened its STEM and workforce solutions capabilities, and fostered a collaborative culture across its brands. Her focus on integrating people, technology, and AI has positioned the business to deliver scalable, market-leading solutions that give customers a competitive edge.&nbsp;
The full list is available on SIA&rsquo;s website and will be featured in the January/February issue of Staffing Industry Review.&nbsp;
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<h3>About Impellam Group&nbsp;</h3>
Impellam is a connected group providing global workforce and STEM talent solutions across 80 countries, 2,900 supplier relationships and $5bn spend-under-management. Our 1,500 people and market leading brands work across a broad spectrum of industries and job categories throughout North America, the UK and Europe and Asia Pacific. Our award-winning Global Managed Services provide a diverse range of digitally-enabled, multi-disciplinary workforce solutions to organizations and are recognized as upper quadrant industry leaders in Managed Service Provision, Services Procurement and IT. Our STEM businesses are specialists in recruiting and engaging talent in the key growth markets of technology, digital, data analytics, science, clinical and engineering and work with customers across all sectors and sizes. &nbsp;&nbsp;
Media Contact:&nbsp; Kirsty Tranter, Head of Communications&nbsp; Kirsty.Tranter@Impellam.com&nbsp;

Atlanta, GA &mdash; January 14, 2026 &mdash; Impellam Group, a leading workforce and STEM talent solutions provider, isproud to announce that Claire Marsh, CEO of Impellam Group Americas, has been named to the Staffing Industry Analysts (SIA) 2026 Staffing 100 North America list, which recognizes the most influential leaders shaping the future of workforce solutions.&nbsp;

Impellam Group Americas CEO Claire Marsh Named to SIA’s 2026 Staffing 100 North America List

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We&rsquo;re pleased to announce that Impellam Group UK&amp;I has been recognised in the Social Mobility Employer Index, ranking #41 out of 75 in our very first entry.&nbsp;&nbsp;
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The index is an annual benchmarking and assessment tool for employers committed to taking the lead in building more inclusive, representative, and successful organisations. As the only workforce management organisation in this group, we&rsquo;re setting a benchmark for our sector.&nbsp;
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Simon Blockley, CEO UK &amp; Ireland, shared &ldquo;We are delighted to be recognised in the Social Mobility Employer Index. Placing so highly the first time we entered reflects our commitment to improving talent and retention practices, using data to drive meaningful change and ensuring our outreach projects reach those who need it most. We are dedicated to championing positive change and social mobility both within our teams and with all the customers we partner with.&rdquo;&nbsp;
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For Impellam Group, this recognition reflects our unwavering commitment to creating fairer workplaces, breaking down barriers, and empowering people from all backgrounds to thrive.   &nbsp;
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Hoa Ngo, Managing Director - Workplace Solutions UK and Europe commented &ldquo;Businesses have a unique responsibility and opportunity to be changemakers, and at Impellam, we&rsquo;re harnessing our shared experiences and passion to break down barriers and open doors for everyone. Together, we&rsquo;re proving that when organisations champion social mobility, they don&rsquo;t just transform workplaces&mdash;they help shape a fairer society for all.&rdquo;  &nbsp;
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Impellam Group ranks 41st in UK nationwide 2025 Social Mobility Employer Index 

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We are thrilled to share: Claire Marsh, Marion Van Happen, and Nicole Trudgett have been named in the<a class="Hyperlink SCXW226112582 BCX0" href="https://www.staffingindustry.com/lists/global-power-150/global-power-150-women-staffing" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> Staffing Industry Analysts (SIA) Global Power 150 Women in Staffing list</a> - one of the most prestigious recognitions in our industry.&nbsp;
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This annual list celebrates women whose vision, innovation, and leadership are transforming the global staffing landscape. To have not one, but three of our executives honoured among this elite group is an incredible achievement - and a powerful reflection of the talent within our organisation.&nbsp;
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Our congratulations go to:&nbsp;
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Claire Marsh, CEO, North America&nbsp;
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Marion Van Happen, CEO, Europe&nbsp;
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Each of these exceptional leaders has made an extraordinary mark - from driving strategic growth and fostering inclusive workplaces to redefining how our industry supports people and businesses to thrive. Their leadership goes beyond results; it&rsquo;s about inspiring others, championing innovation, and shaping a future where opportunity is open to all.&nbsp;
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This recognition is not only a testament to Claire, Marion, and Nicole&rsquo;s individual achievements - it also highlights the strength of our collective culture. Their success reflects our shared commitment to empowering people, driving progress, and leading with purpose across every region of the world.&nbsp;
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Please join us in congratulating Claire, Marion, and Nicole on this remarkable and well-deserved honour. Their inclusion in the SIA Global Power 150 Women in Staffing list reminds us all what&rsquo;s possible when passion, leadership, and purpose come together to make a difference.&nbsp;
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We are thrilled to share: Claire Marsh, Marion Van Happen, and Nicole Trudgett have been named in the<a class="Hyperlink SCXW226112582 BCX0" href="https://www.staffingindustry.com/lists/global-power-150/global-power-150-women-staffing" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> Staffing Industry Analysts (SIA) Global Power 150 Women in Staffing list</a> &mdash; one of the most prestigious recognitions in our industry.&nbsp;

Three of Our Leaders Named Among the World’s Most Influential Women in Staffing

We are pleased to share Marion Van Happen, CEO HeadFirst Group Europe and&nbsp;Simon Blockley&zwj;, CEO Impellam UK &amp; Ireland, have been recognised for their outstanding leadership in the workforce solutions industry. Both executives have been named on the&nbsp;prestigious&nbsp;<a title="https://www.staffingindustry.com/lists/staffing-100-europe/2025-staffing-100-europe" href="https://www.staffingindustry.com/lists/staffing-100-europe/2025-staffing-100-europe" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-outlook-id="607ba7d2-b489-4512-8bcc-0044d031c621">SIA Staffing 100 Europe list</a>, which highlights the top leaders in Europe who are driving innovation and shaping the future of work.
Simon and Marion were acknowledged for their significant accomplishments and as visionaries in our industry. Their dedication to excellence and commitment to providing top-quality workforce solutions have set them apart as leaders in the field.

Marion Van Happen and Simon Blockley named in SIA Staffing 100 Europe list

ATLANTA, GA, September 23, 2025: Impellam Group announces the appointment of Sara Gordon as President, Workforce Solutions, Americas. In this strategic leadership role, Sara will report directly to Claire Marsh, CEO of Impellam Group Americas, and will be responsible for accelerating growth across the region&rsquo;s workforce solutions portfolio.
Sara&rsquo;s appointment marks a pivotal moment for Impellam&rsquo;s North American operations, as the company continues to evolve its service offerings to meet the dynamic needs of customers and candidates. With a focus on delivering measurable value, Sara will spearhead initiatives that integrate innovation, operational excellence, and a customer-first mindset&mdash;ensuring Impellam remains a trusted partner in workforce transformation.
Claire Marsh said:
&ldquo;I am thrilled to appoint Sara as President of Workforce Solutions as we enter an ambitious new chapter. Sara has already made a demonstrable impact within our Impellam North America business, and her vision, energy, and leadership will inspire our teams to drive world class workforce solutions for talent, customers and partners. I&rsquo;m confident she will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of our business and industry.&rdquo;
On her appointment, Sara Gordon shared:
&ldquo;I&rsquo;m truly honored and energized to step into this role at such a transformative moment for our organization. Together with our exceptional team, we have the chance to redefine what Workforce Solutions can be &mdash; blending innovation, agility, and customer-focus to deliver extraordinary outcomes. The opportunities ahead are limitless, and we&rsquo;re ready to seize them.&rdquo;
Sara joined Impellam over two years ago as SVP of Client Solutions, Guidant Global bringing deep expertise in organizational transformation, strategic growth, and team leadership across top workforce brands. She has been recognized industry-wide, including being named to SIA&rsquo;s 40 Under 40 list in 2020.
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About Impellam Group
Impellam is a connected group, offering unparalleled workforce and STEM talent solutions expertise to provide organisations with mission-critical skillsets to future-proof businesses. Our blended approach fuses extensive workforce solutions expertise, with access to deep communities of STEM talent.
As one of the largest workforce and STEM talent solutions companies in the world, we help clients to get the best possible ROI from nearly &pound;5bn of workforce spend and 2,900 supplier relationships, across nearly 80 countries.
Media Contact: 
Kirsty Tranter, Head of Communications: Kirsty.Tranter@Impellam.com

ATLANTA, GA, September 23, 2025: Impellam Group announces the appointment of Sara Gordon as President, Workforce Solutions, Americas. In this strategic leadership role, Sara will report directly to Claire Marsh, CEO of Impellam Group Americas, and will be responsible for accelerating growth across the region&rsquo;s workforce solutions portfolio.

Impellam Group appoints Sara Gordon as President, Workforce Solutions, Americas

HeadFirst Global is pleased to announce the appointment of Thomas Jajeh as Chief Product &amp; Technology Officer (CPTO), effective 1st October 2025.
In this role, Thomas will lead the company&rsquo;s global Product &amp; Technology organisation and join the senior leadership team, reporting directly to Group CEO Edzard Overbeek.
Thomas is a highly regarded entrepreneur and innovator in HR technology. He founded, scaled, and sold twago, Europe's leading online freelance talent platform, to Randstad. He subsequently served as Chief Digital Officer at Randstad Sourceright and latterly as Chief Digital Officer for all of Randstad's Enterprise Business (Randstad Enterprise), where he combined innovation with large-scale global impact.
Commenting on the appointment, Edzard said:
&ldquo;Thomas brings deep expertise, bold thinking, and the entrepreneurial spirit we need to deliver on our ambition of becoming the world&rsquo;s leading scalable workforce platform. I am delighted to welcome him to HeadFirst Global.&rdquo;
&ldquo;I am thrilled to join HeadFirst Global at such a pivotal moment,&rdquo; said Thomas Jajeh. &ldquo;I look forward to building on the strong foundations already in place and driving innovation that makes a real difference in revolutionising workforce solutions.&rdquo;
HeadFirst Global also thanks Marion van Happen, CEO Europe, for her strong leadership as Acting CPTO since March 2025, during which she united the Product &amp; Technology teams and laid the foundation for future success.

HeadFirst Global Appoints Thomas Jajeh as Chief Product & Technology Officer

10 LinkedIn Profile Tweaks for STEM Job Seekers

At Impellam, we take pride in our longstanding commitment to supporting both the military community and the wider defence sector. Our Group includes a growing number of talented individuals from the Armed Forces, and we&rsquo;re proud to champion their contributions through IMMilitary&mdash;our dedicated, employee-led Business Resource Group for veterans.
<h2 class="MsoNormal">This Armed Forces week, we are sharing Emily&rsquo;s story:</h2>
As we celebrate Armed Forces week, I reflect on my journey from joining the British Army at 18 to my new chapter at Impellam Group. My nearly 16 years in the Army were filled with diverse roles and locations, including Germany, Afghanistan, Gibraltar, and the UK. These experiences shaped my character, teaching me teamwork, time management, and clear communication. The friendships and memories I made, especially during overseas postings, are treasures I hold dear.
My transition out of the Army was unplanned due to a medical discharge, leading to a period of uncertainty. My motivation was to get better and start fresh. If circumstances were different, I might have stayed longer, but I believe everything happens for a reason. This mindset helped me focus on new opportunities.
At Impellam Group, I work as the Skills Development Manager for the Recruit Train Deploy project. This role allows me to apply my military skills, including leadership, critical thinking, and adaptability, while growing in a new environment. Managing talented individuals has reignited my sense of purpose.
Joining Impellam Group also connected me to the Impellam Military Network (IMMilitary), maintaining my military connection. Although I can't join the Reserves due to my medical discharge, this network fills that gap, recognising the value of service leavers and reservists.
Transitioning from the military is challenging but also an opportunity. The qualities that made me a good soldier, like resilience, integrity, and commitment, are valuable in the civilian world. I'm proud of my time in the British Army, and through my role at Impellam Group and IMMilitary, I continue to honour that part of my life while helping others build their paths forward.
At Impellam Group we change businesses, we change lives, and we change futures.

Celebrating Armed Forces Week with Emily’s Story

At Impellam, we have a proud heritage of supporting the military community and the broader defence sector. We have a talented and ever-growing community from the Armed Forces in our Group, and a dedicated employee-led Business Resource Group, IMMilitary, for our veterans. We are recognising this year&rsquo;s Armed Forces Reserves Day by sharing Andrew Banfield&rsquo;s story.
<h2 class="MsoNormal">Recognising Armed Forces Reserves Day: Andrew&rsquo;s story</h2>
As we celebrate Reserve Forces Day and Armed Forces Week, I am reminded of the incredible journey I have had in the Army Reserve for the past 15 years. Balancing my military commitments with my civilian role has been a rewarding experience, made possible by the unwavering support of my employer, Impellam, under the brand Comensura.
In my civilian role as Head of Service, I am responsible for delivering smarter workforce solutions to public sector customers across the South of the UK. Impellam has always been incredibly supportive, enabling me to balance my military commitments with the requirements of my civilian role. This support has been invaluable in allowing me to fulfil my duties as Officer Commanding Ypres Company Army Training Unit West, where I oversee the delivery of Phase 1 basic training courses for the Army Reserve.
One of the most fulfilling aspects of my career has been my involvement with the Impellam Military Network (IMMilitary). This network focuses on recognising the benefits of engaging Service Leavers and Reserves, both internally and externally. Through IMMilitary, we strive to create a supportive environment for those who have served or are currently serving, highlighting the unique skills and experiences they bring to the civilian workforce.
The dual roles I hold have provided me with unique opportunities to develop my leadership and management skills, which have been beneficial in both my military and civilian careers. The understanding and flexibility shown by my employer have allowed me to serve my country while also contributing to the success of our public sector clients.
As we commemorate Reserve Forces Day and Armed Forces Week, I am proud to be part of a community that values the contributions of Reservists and recognises the importance of supporting those who serve. It is a time to reflect on the dedication and commitment of our Armed Forces and to celebrate the unique skills and experiences that Reservists bring to both their military and civilian roles.
At Impellam Group we change businesses, we change lives, and we change futures.

Recognising Armed Forces Reserves Day: Andrew's Story

<h2>Introducing the 2025 Impellam Global ESG Impact Report.&nbsp;</h2>
Our latest<a title="Impact Report" href="https://www.impellam.com/about-us/impact-report" target="_blank" rel="noopener"> Impact Report </a>shows how we&rsquo;re working to remove the barriers to employment and providing candidates with life-changing opportunities &ndash; all while helping to create workplaces that are both inclusive and inviting.&nbsp;
We&rsquo;re also sharing how we&rsquo;ve made a meaningful impact in our communities, nurturing future talent, and giving back by donating not just money, but through the time and expertise of our people &ndash; arguably even more valuable.&nbsp;
We&rsquo;re equally committed to looking after our own people. Thanks to our culture of Virtuosity, reinforced by our UNITY Council driving our equity, diversity and inclusion initiatives, we create a safe, welcoming, and inclusive working environment.
You can also read more about how our environmental focus continues, with steady progress towards our decarbonisation and 2045 Net Zero journey. We&rsquo;ve implemented initiatives and Science-Based Targets and engaged colleagues to make a meaningful difference in their everyday actions.&nbsp; Increasingly people are looking to businesses to lead the way on economic, environmental and social sustainability. As a purpose-led, connected business we&rsquo;re uniquely placed to help build better businesses and help people lead more fulfilling lives through the power of work.&nbsp;
<h3>Your Partner in Purpose-Driven Success&nbsp;</h3>
Our Global Impact ESG Report highlights how we are:
1. &nbsp; &nbsp;Delivering social value for our customers and communities&nbsp; 2. &nbsp; &nbsp;Creating inclusive cultures that empower talent &nbsp; 3. &nbsp; &nbsp;Providing life-changing opportunities by removing barriers to meaningful employment&nbsp; 4. &nbsp; &nbsp;Driving sustainable climate action with a transparent sustainability roadmap to Net Zero&nbsp; 5. &nbsp; &nbsp;Helping customers find the mission-critical STEM talent they need to futureproof their business&nbsp;
<h4>Discover how we&rsquo;re changing lives, changing businesses, and changing futures.&nbsp;</h4>
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<h3>Click on the links below to view the UK English or US English versions of our Impact ESG Report</h3>
<a title="Impact Report UK English " href="https://cdn.sourceflow.co.uk/an68zv5qpsdyshug2ixqer2uyurs" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Read our Global Impact ESG Report UK English</a>
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Our Global Impact Report showcases our commitment to economic, environment and social sustainability. We use the power of work to build better futures for our colleagues, clients, communities and planet.

Impellam launches Impact Report

SRG, powered by Impellam Group, today announced the launch of SRG Ireland. This expansion of SRG, the industry-leading workforce solutions and specialist recruiter for life science candidates in the UK, Europe and North America, is designed to support local talent and global customers.&nbsp;&nbsp;
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SRG Ireland will operate via expert in-country teams based in Dublin and Cork and offer agile workforce and specialist life sciences recruitment solutions.&nbsp;
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&ldquo;We are delighted to launch SRG Ireland, we think we can complement the burgeoning Irish life sciences sector and find exciting new roles for world-class Irish talent,&rdquo; commented Andrew Turner, Managing Director, SRG.&nbsp; &ldquo;We already work with many companies with a presence in the market and we recognise the wealth of new opportunities we can provide to candidates &ndash; locally and globally.&rdquo;&nbsp;
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SRG&rsquo;s expansion to Ireland, where the development of STEM talent is being driven by various schemes and initiatives &ndash; including the Irish Government&rsquo;s STEM Education Implementation Plan to 2026, will help local talent to build and thrive in STEM careers.&nbsp;
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SRG recruit across the Life Sciences product life cycle - covering scientific research and development (R&amp;D), clinical trials, manufacturing, and engineering disciplines. Services available to customers include:&nbsp;&nbsp;
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SRG, Leading Life Sciences Recruiter, Launches in Ireland.
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SRG Launches in Ireland

For over a decade, Impellam Group has been a Managed Services partner with a major energy company that powers the lives of millions. Based in the United States, this Fortune 500 company employs over 28,000 individuals and serves 8.2 million customers.
We discovered they were experiencing mission-critical skills shortages in digitalisation and automation, and quickly stepped in with an Integrated Talent Solution.
Our customer is a Fortune 500 energy company based out of the United States and is one of the country&rsquo;s largest energy holding companies. With over 28,000 people serving 8.2 million customers, and collectively owning 50,000 megawatts of energy capacity, it has powered the lives of customers and communities for many years.

Over 28,000 people

Collectively owning

2,600 contingent workers & 56 key suppliers

Providing support for 

99.4%

More than $2 million

13% 

21% 

<h2>The Challenge</h2>
As business needs, digitalisation, automation and markets evolved, the customer's contingent talent solutions requirements quickly shifted towards hard-to-find technology talent. We need to pivot our approach to meet the customer's increasing demands for these mission-critical technology skillsets with the right people, at the right time, without increasing costs or compromising talent quality.
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&ldquo;It was impressive to see how much Impellam values our relationship. They presented agile new solutions to address our business challenges. We now work with true subject matter experts. Impellam&rsquo;s &lsquo;outside of the box&rsquo; mindset has improved efficiencies, dramatically improved fill rates and has even driven our own internal collaboration and connectedness. We are excited to see what the future holds.&rdquo;
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<h2>The Solution</h2>
We created a scalable, cost-effective talent programme designed to find the skillsets needed to futureproof the client&rsquo;s business. We did this through our Integrated Talent Solution, a blend of MSP and STEM talent expertise, delivering mission-critical talent when the client needed it.
At Impellam, we consistently listen and re-evaluate our service so we can establish the workforce solutions needed to help our customers build better businesses. Our unique, connected way of working gives clients access to the full breadth of our customisable solutions.
By working in a close, trusted partnership with the client, our people were able to identify and understand their challenges, share specialist insights, and challenge thinking. In doing so, we were able to co-create a scalable, cost-effective technology talent programme catered to meet their changing needs.
Our Integrated Workforce Solutions (IWS) model was key. Impellam STEM talent experts were embedded directly into the customer&rsquo;s MSP programme to support contingent hiring within the tech function.
Impellam&rsquo;s access to far-reaching mission-critical STEM talent is unrivalled. We don&rsquo;t work jobs, we build talent communities with leading tech, engineering, and life sciences experts around the world, so we were able to present our customer with the best contingent technology talent in the market and deliver exactly what they needed at pace and scale.
The powerful combination of customer centricity and Impellam Group&rsquo;s culture of Virtuosity makes a difference by driving value and optimal outcomes. Our integrated approach and direct access to an established community of contingent technology talent enabled us to quickly ﬂex our approach, providing the organisation with direct access to the right resources to help future-proof the business.
<h2>The Results</h2>
The customer has the right data at their ﬁngertips, so they can make the right decisions at the right time. Their leadership team has access to data on the progress against agreed targets and visibility into their spend on talent, as well as guidance on cost avoidance and greater consistency across all contracts and engagements. Creating a trusted relationship and ensuring customer collaboration is at the very forefront of our partnership.
Backed by our specialist industry research and talent insights, the organisation has been able to strengthen its employee value proposition and to be an industry leader when it comes to talent attraction.
With the ability to tap into the full range of expertise we offer at Impellam, from award-winning talent marketing to market rate strategies, our connected approach gives this leading energy provider the exact talent they need to power the homes of their 8 million customers.
This partnership demonstrates how Impellam&rsquo;s integrated workforce solutions and unique, connected way of working give clients access to customisable solutions - built with the customer&rsquo;s strategy at the heart.
Our strategic approach drove significant cost savings and boosted our client&rsquo;s&rsquo; workforce capabilities. Find out more about our<a href="https://www.impellam.com/customer-solutions/integrated-talent-solutions" target="_blank" rel="noopener"> Integrated Talent Solutions.</a>

Integrated Talent Solutions: Energising the workforce

To celebrate Pride our business resource group, IMProud, created a truly inspirational video that delves into the essence of Pride, the role of allies, and some cherished Pride memories from our colleagues.
The Importance of Pride Month is more than just a celebration; it&rsquo;s a powerful reminder of the ongoing journey toward equality and acceptance. It commemorates the struggles and achievements of the LGBTQIA+ community and highlights the importance of visibility and representation. &nbsp;
At Impellam, our commitment goes beyond just celebrating Pride Month. We strive to create workplaces that are inclusive and supportive, where everyone feels valued and respected. We believe that when employees can bring their authentic selves to work, they are more engaged, innovative, and productive. Our initiatives, led by groups like IMProud, aim to build an environment where diversity is celebrated, and everyone has the opportunity to thrive.
<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0JP1qFpEhB4" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Watch our video</a>

Celebrating Pride Month: Embracing Authenticity and Allyship at Impellam

We&rsquo;re proud to announce that we have achieved the Planet Mark Business Certification globally, demonstrating our commitment to reducing our impact on the planet. This is an incredible achievement involving the entire company.&nbsp;
The Planet Mark Business Certification is an internationally recognised sustainability certification for all organisations acknowledging continuous progress, encouraging action and building an empowered community of like-minded individuals.&nbsp;
In order to achieve this sustainability certification, we&rsquo;ve followed a robust three-step process: Measuring our impact, engaging everyone in the business and communicating our progress. We have measured our own carbon footprint and will continue to take responsibility of our carbon emissions to have a positive impact on planet and society. We are also contributing to the UN SDGs (Sustainable Development Goals) as we believe that it&rsquo;s important, more than ever, to do more good and create a sustainable future.&nbsp;
At Impellam Group, we are committed to making environmental improvements to drive a more sustainable future and to improve the social, economic and environmental wellbeing of the communities in which we operate.
Our entire business has contributed to our achievement in becoming Planet Mark certified, and every individual will continue to play an important role in our sustainability commitment. &nbsp;
Our vision is to be the world&rsquo;s most trusted workforce and STEM talent solutions group. Impellam is committed to being a trusted sustainability partner to candidates, customers and colleagues and to the year-on-year reductions needed to reach net zero by 2050.
<a href="https://cdn.sourceflow.co.uk/vt8vix200qdk6piomyfzrz16cbyt">Read about out commitment to achieving Net Zero here.</a>

Impellam Group Planet Mark Business Certified globally

We are delighted to announce that two of our team at Impellam Group have been named on the 2024 SIA Diversity, Equity &amp; Inclusion (DE&amp;I) Influencers list for the US and Canada: Ann Bookout, SVP, ED&amp;I and Change Effectiveness and Geogina Gold, North America Programme Director at Guidant Global.&nbsp;
<h2>Georgina Gold&nbsp;</h2>
In addition to her day job, Georgina looks after the in-house mentorship program at Impellam, pairing mentors with mentees to develop and retain top talent at Impellam in the US. &nbsp;
Georgina is the North American leader of IMWomxn, the group which celebrates anyone who identifies as female, provides a safe space for members to discuss these issues and share their experiences. For her the benefits of confronting uncomfortable topics far outweigh the initial discomfort. &ldquo;Don&rsquo;t be afraid to &hellip; have the big talk,&rdquo; she urges. &ldquo;You'll get deeper relationships and better connections from doing so.&rdquo;&nbsp;
<h2>Ann Bookout&nbsp;</h2>
Ann counts the successful planning and execution of our Diverse Supplier Summit among her recent DE&amp;I achievements. The event brought a wide range of diverse customers, suppliers and community partners together. It also featured a keynote speaker from a local historically Black college who talked about the talent landscape and the importance of building a pipeline of diverse talent. &ldquo;The event really focused on bringing diverse suppliers into the conversation but also [on] the diversity of talent communities,&rdquo; Bookout says. &ldquo;It led to really great cross-collaboration with our customers.&rdquo; &nbsp;
<h2>About the SIA DE&amp;I Influencers list&nbsp;</h2>
The SIA DE&amp;I Influencers list recognizes leaders in organizations who are placing a strong focus on diversity, equity and inclusion and creating real change. &nbsp;
It&rsquo;s a celebration of those who have had a demonstrable influence within the workforce solutions sector, challenging others to think differently by bringing challenging issues into the limelight.
<a href="https://dei.staffingindustry.com/">Click here to take a look at the full list.</a>

Impellam leadership named in SIA DE&I Influencers list 2024 

We&rsquo;re thrilled that <a href="https://www.srgtalent.com/">SRG </a>has launched its annual Global Talent Trends and Insights report, in partnership with <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/jobs.newscientist/">New Scientist Jobs</a>. &nbsp; Whether you&rsquo;re a business looking to attract and retain talent, or a professional hoping to find out more about STEM sector salary trends &ndash; this report is your go-to resource.&nbsp; &nbsp; Based on primary research from over 4,000 life sciences and STEM industry professionals, the report gives exclusive insights on what sparks their career ambitions, what they seek in an ideal employer, their outlook on AI&rsquo;s impact on the future of work, salary benchmarking and diversity and inclusion. &nbsp; &nbsp; Did you know:&nbsp;
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<li>More than half of the UK respondents said they are likely to change jobs this year. &nbsp;</li>
<li>Female life sciences professionals in North America are moving toward closing the gender pay gap. Today it is 8% from the previous deficit of 21%. </li>
<li>Engineering scientists make the most, with an average salary of $98,720 in North America.&nbsp;</li>
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To find out more and get the full insights, download the SRG reports below.&nbsp;
<a href="https://www.srgtalent.com/us/salary-survey">Download the US report.</a>
<a href="https://www.srgtalent.com/global-talent-trends-and-insights-2024">Download the UK report</a>

New Global Talent Trends and Insights report launched

We&rsquo;re delighted to announce that Patrick Stedman has been appointed Senior Vice President of SRG in North America.
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Patrick brings 17 years&rsquo; experience in staffing and talent management, with a background focusing on Life Sciences, Clinical Research, and IT verticals. Patrick will lead SRG&rsquo;s North American business, driving growth and strategic development and he&rsquo;ll play a pivotal role in our STEM senior leadership team, collaborating with our other brands.
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Ryan McMahon, President, describes Patrick as: "A proven leader with a track record of delivering outstanding results and building strong relationships with clients and candidates."
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<a href="https://www.srgtalent.com/us/blog/srg-appoints-patrick-stedman-as-new-sr-vice-president-" target="_blank" rel="noopener">You can find out more here.</a>
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Welcome to Impellam Group, Patrick!

SRG appoints Patrick Stedman as Senior Vice President.

SRG appoints Patrick Stedman

LONDON, 21st MARCH 2024: HeadFirst Group and Impellam Group today announced that they have joined forces to become one of the world&rsquo;s leading STEM talent and Managed Service Providers with a distinctive HR tech platform for professionals. The expanded group has &euro;8 billion spend under management, 2,100 expert colleagues, and over 75,000 professionals serving customers across the globe.
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This strategic step provides customers with a unique, truly global tech and talent solution to ensure they stay at the forefront of their industry. The deal has created an unparalleled force in digital, IT, data, life sciences, clinical and engineering talent and leaves the expanded group well-placed to drive market beating growth and to deliver increased value for colleagues, customers, professionals, suppliers, and shareholders. 
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Han Kolff, chairman of the Board, commented: "We are proud to have brought industry leaders HeadFirst and Impellam together. As well as vast geographic reach, our expanded group combines world-class expertise and market-leading tech, providing customers with mission critical talent, hereby creating a unique platform for growth in a growing market. I am confident HeadFirst and Impellam will power the next world of work together.&rdquo; Julia Robertson, CEO of Impellam and the enlarged group, said: &ldquo;We have an exciting future ahead of us. In a world where talent and tech must come together to build better businesses, we will collaborate to leverage the combined strength and capability of our market-leading brands, our people, and our distinctive technology. Our complementary cultures and our focus on our customers&rsquo; needs will ensure we deliver market leading, digitally enabled and differentiated solutions to our customers across the world.&rdquo;
<h3 class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 115%;"> Experienced team driving growth agenda</h3>
Leading the future success and growth of the combined business, the Board of the new group includes: Han Kolff, non-executive chairman, Julia Robertson, group CEO, Tim Briant, group CFO, Marion van Happen, CEO of HeadFirst Group, as well as non-executive directors and co-founders Koen Bekkering and Boyd Sleeman. 
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There will be no immediate changes to the day-to-day operations of Impellam Group and HeadFirst Group. Impellam and HeadFirst will continue to deliver industry-leading solutions to customers, suppliers and professionals. 
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Following the completion of the transaction, Lord Ashcroft, the former majority shareholder of Impellam Group will serve as non-executive director on the board.

<h2>HEADFIRST GROUP AND IMPELLAM GROUP JOIN FORCES TO BECOME A GLOBAL LEADER IN STEM, DIGITAL AND IT TALENT, MANAGED SERVICES AND HR TECH</h2>

HeadFirst Group and Impellam Group join forces

In recognition of British Science Week, we are shining a spotlight on one of our incredible Early Talent STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths) programmes in the UK.
At Impellam, we&rsquo;re dedicated to breaking down barriers and unleashing the potential of our diverse and ambitious STEM candidates, helping them change lives, change businesses and change futures.
We do this by empowering businesses working across STEM to drive diversity by addressing a key driving factor behind under-representation &ndash; early talent.
SRG&rsquo;s Early Talent team specialise in supporting businesses to identify and attract top early talent from a range of backgrounds to progress onto successful careers in STEM.
Each year SRG supports a global pharma industry partner with their long-standing Industrial Placement Programme, which equips students who are looking for an impactful industry placement across Life Sciences as part of their Undergraduate Degree or Integrated Masters.
They offer up to 300 placements a year across a range of locations across the UK.
This has included work with the non-profit organisation The 10,000 Interns Foundation, who aim to remove barriers to entering the workforce for underrepresented individuals. With SRG&rsquo;s support, our client exceeded their initial targets of interns, activating more opportunities for talented young people to power their careers in STEM.
We&rsquo;re proud of the part we play in support of the next generation of STEM talent.
Get in touch to find out more about how we work collaboratively with our partners to connect and invest in a diverse talent pipeline in STEM.
<a class="primaryBtn" href="https://www.srgtalent.com/blog/diverse-talent-pipelines-in-stem" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Learn more at SRG here.</a>

In recognition of British Science Week, we are shining a spotlight on one of our incredible Early Talent STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths) programmes in the UK, at SRG.

British Science Week

To celebrate this year&rsquo;s International Women&rsquo;s Day, we held events in the UK and North America, where Impellam colleagues shared their experiences of the barriers women and others can face at work, and how Impellam can help drive more equitable workplaces and opportunities for all.
In our London event organised by Impellam&rsquo;s IM Womxn Business Resource Group, guest speaker Lauren Neal, best-selling author of &lsquo;Valued at Work&rsquo; was joined by Hoa Ngo, Managing Director, Comensura; Hayley Klaff, Director of Projects &ndash; STEM, Lorien; and Laura Browne, Client Services Manager, Guidant Global.
They discussed the question, &lsquo;why do we need to inspire inclusion?&rsquo;
Sharing examples of bias and sexism she&rsquo;s encountered working on engineering projects, Lauren said inclusion is about making sure that everyone feels valued by being heard and recognised for their input in the workplace: &ldquo;If we don&rsquo;t have an ability to have everybody take part and be valued for taking part, we&rsquo;re going to miss everything.&rdquo;
For Hoa, inspiring inclusion &lsquo;is an everyday thing&rsquo; we can each demonstrate in how we interact with our peers and show respect for others.
This backed up by Hayley Klaff: &ldquo;Everyone has a part to play in this. It&rsquo;s important people feel they&rsquo;ve got an opportunity to contribute and their voices will be heard &ndash; this is why we ensure that we&rsquo;ve got an inclusive environment [at Impellam].&rdquo;
Hoa said there have been men who have been supportive and encouraging to her in her career, and urged more men to &lsquo;open the door&rsquo; and support female colleagues.
The panel went on to discuss issues such as why companies box-tick to meet Equality, Diversity &amp; Inclusion recruitment targets when they should instead focus on why they&rsquo;re recruiting women and from other under-recognised groups. Hayley said recruiting: &ldquo;&hellip;shouldn&rsquo;t feel like box-ticking, it should feel authentic and ask, &lsquo;what matters to us and what matters to the people who work for us?&rsquo;&rdquo; And then putting time and effort into providing those things.
The panel also discussed how allyship could be increased by walking in others&rsquo; shoes and asking, to better understand the challenges they experience; and why mentoring and sponsorship is so important in supporting each other to rise. &ldquo;We all meet &lsquo;Queen Bees&rsquo; in our careers, but we&rsquo;re lucky at Impellam - we have women in leadership who are really supportive,&rdquo; said Laura Browne.
In North America, Claire Marsh, CEO North America, hosted a panel event with Jillian Montgomery, HR Business Partner; Danielle Keane, Senior Director - VMS Implementations, Impellam; Lizzie Verbeek, P&amp;D Business Partner, Impellam; Briana Moglia Boyajian, Principle Mobile Recruiter, Lorien; Jillian Montgomery, HR Business Partner, Impellam; and guest Kahlila Alexander, Associate Director and Diversity Advocate - Kimberly Clark.
The panel shared insights on how everyone can work together as coaches, mentors, allies and sponsors to create more equitable workplaces and provide equality in opportunities for all. They also discussed making sure others &lsquo;know what you know&rsquo; by sharing your story with others to &lsquo;put yourself out there&rsquo;.
Once concept that struct a chord was &lsquo;The Platinum Rule&rsquo;. This is treating others the way they want to be treated, over and above treating others how you&rsquo;d like to be treated (the &lsquo;Golden Rule&rsquo;). As Claire said: &ldquo;[Adopting] this approach allows us to build more effective relationships and recognize the unique strengths that everyone brings to the table.&rdquo;

Impellam celebrated International Women's Day with two panel discussions with guest speakers, exploring the theme of 'Inspire Inclusion'.

How Impellam inspires inclusion

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Women continue to make powerful changes in the world of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics). From breaking barriers to shattering glass ceilings, visionary women have not only shaped the future of technology,&nbsp;<a name="_Int_qsWwAprL"></a>they will be an inspiration for generations to come.&nbsp;
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Over the course of the coming weeks, our STEM brands will celebrate their relentless pursuit of knowledge, and the transformative impact they&rsquo;ve had on the world.
 At Impellam Group, we recognise the importance of fostering an environment where every aspiring woman in STEM can thrive and leave an indelible mark on the ever-evolving landscape of innovation.&nbsp;
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Head to each of our STEM brands blogs listed below to read more about the women who have shaped STEM.
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<a href="https://www.lorienglobal.com/us/insights/the-women-who-shaped-stem-pioneering-digital-frontiers-for-future-generations" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Lorien - <span class="NormalTextRun SCXW37649614 BCX8" data-ccp-charstyle="normaltextrun" data-ccp-charstyle-defn="{&quot;ObjectId&quot;:&quot;079972c9-cd9d-4c8b-b581-4f2428155ff7|35&quot;,&quot;ClassId&quot;:1073872969,&quot;Properties&quot;:[469775450,&quot;normaltextrun&quot;,201340122,&quot;1&quot;,134233614,&quot;true&quot;,469778129,&quot;normaltextrun&quot;,335572020,&quot;1&quot;,469778324,&quot;Default Paragraph Font&quot;]}">Pioneering Digital Frontiers for Future Generations&nbsp;</a>
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<a href="https://www.srgtalent.com/us/blog/the-women-who-shaped-stem-breaking-boundaries-in-the-laboratory-and-beyond" target="_blank" rel="noopener">SRG - Breaking Boundaries in the Laboratory and Beyond&nbsp;</a>
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<a href="https://www.bartechstaffing.com/news-and-insights/visionary-voices-the-women-who-shaped-stem-engineering-a-world-of-possibilities" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Bartech Staffing - Engineering a World of Possibilities&nbsp;</a>
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Over the course of the coming weeks, our STEM brands will celebrate their relentless pursuit of knowledge, and the transformative impact&nbsp;they&rsquo;ve had on the world.&nbsp;

Visionary voices - The women who shaped STEM

We are delighted to announce that Impellam&rsquo;s UK operations are now Planet Mark Business Certified, recognising how successfully we&rsquo;re embedding sustainability into our business practices and our commitment to continuing to do so.
Impellam Group is committed to making environmental improvements to drive a more sustainable future, be a trusted partner and improve the social, economic and environmental wellbeing of the communities in which we operate.
In November 2023, we <a href="https://www.impellam.com/insights/planet-mark-partnership">appointed environmental consultancy Planet Mark</a> to support our decarbonisation journey in the UK on the road to net zero.
With Planet Mark we are measuring our progress against UN Sustainable Development Goals with notable achievements including:
&middot;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 83% of our energy demand met by renewable energy
&middot;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 98% of our waste recycled and composted
You can see our <a href="https://cdn.sourceflow.co.uk/x5u5yyit9754tzqq0ub39dhyr9f4" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Planet Certificate here.</a>
You can find out more about Impellam&rsquo;s Sustainability Strategy, and our partnership with Planet Mark, in our <a href="https://www.impellam.com/insights/impellam-launches-impact-report">Global Impact Report 2023</a>.

Impellam&rsquo;s UK operations are now Planet Mark Business Certified.

Planet Mark Business Certified

Congratulations to our Impellam North America CEO, Claire Marsh, who has been named on SIA&rsquo;s North America Staffing 100 list for the third consecutive year.
The thirteenth annual&nbsp;list highlights the top 100&nbsp;influencers&nbsp;in the staffing and workforce solutions industry.
We&rsquo;re&nbsp;delighted that Claire has been named&nbsp;and recognised for her leadership and commitment to attracting and retaining top talent within Impellam, as well as her work and support in our global Equity, Diversity &amp; Inclusion Council, UNITY.
This follows a recent announcement that Claire was named #1 Staffing Leader to Watch in 2024 by Candidate.ly.

Impellam North America CEO, Claire Marsh, has been named on SIA&rsquo;s North America Staffing 100 list for the third consecutive year.

SIA Staffing 100 North America

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Organisations are feeling the effects of a fiercely competitive market and evolving candidate expectations. Simultaneously, the workforce and talent solutions industry is navigating huge changes accelerated by global economic forces and digital transformation.
Here at Impellam, customer centricity is our North Star. To deepen our understanding and make sure we are delivering exactly what our customers need, we spoke to more than one hundred of our biggest clients from around the world and some key themes emerged:
&middot;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Perhaps unsurprisingly, 50% told us that cost efficiency combined with cost transparency is their key concern for 2024 - cost savings, cost avoidance and budgetary control are king.
&middot;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; As a result of the changing markets and ever-evolving tech there is an increasing need for workforce solutions to be agile and able to react quickly, as well as a steely focus on finding the best talent in the market.
&middot;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Then there is the &lsquo;tech factor&rsquo; &ndash; how tech can be used to improve efficiencies and how organisations can find the talent needed to implement the latest developments that will provide a competitive advantage.
Based on these findings, here are some important workforce solutions designed to help you to manage costs and build better a business.
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<h2>1. Exploring more ways to manage costs with expert delivery</h2>
The rapidity of technological change (including increases in cyber threats) means that many organisations have had to face an inconvenient truth: they don&rsquo;t have the skills to drive the technology changes needed to compete, or survive, in the new normal. For smaller organisations that can pivot quickly, the outlook isn&rsquo;t so sobering. But larger organisations, that are struggling to adapt their legacy tech to rapid change, are feeling the urgency &ndash; especially when it comes to competing with those disruptive startups. This means that finding more ways to attract the skills needed to get work done &ndash; especially change and transformation work &ndash; is now front and centre for many organisations.
&ldquo;The hunt is on for delivery partners who can support organisations in this time of need &ndash; and what organisations are looking for has changed. For many businesses the &lsquo;hire and hope&rsquo; solution of contractors is becoming too risky &ndash; both in terms of cost and performance. This is why we&rsquo;re seeing a shift to buying outcomes, or deliverables, gaining momentum globally.&rdquo; &mdash; Steve Corbett, Client Services Director, Impellam UK&rsquo;s Science, Technology, and Engineering (STEM) brands.
Outcome-driven projects (or deliverables-based Statements of Work) with a trusted partner can provide a more competitive process for buying services, potentially offering far better value for money. Businesses get a team of experts who are experienced in delivering similar projects, along with the agility to pivot left or right mid-project. Clients get a skilled tech team with the horsepower needed to get the project done properly, along with experienced project managers. Crucially, they have the peace of mind thanks to knowing that if a partner doesn&rsquo;t deliver as agreed, they don&rsquo;t get paid.
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<h2>2. The rise of Direct Sourcing</h2>
While many organisations have strong supplier partnerships, they are also looking to increase the proportion of direct hires to gain greater control of their talent pool. As a result, Advanced Direct Sourcing by Managed Service Providers (MSPs), is set to become a key trend.
Direct Sourcing involves leveraging your employer brand to attract, curate and engage exclusive talent pools to support contingent hiring needs and the easy re-deployment of valuable workers. Alongside the wish for greater control of the talent pool, and the ongoing need to make cost savings, there are other factors contributing to this trend. One is data. Hiring and talent data can be too cumbersome to interpret or leverage, but a Direct Sourcing partner can give organisations the data they need, in a way that&rsquo;s simple and actionable, helping keep talent communities buoyant and engaged. This boosts the efficiency, agility and speed of hiring processes &ndash; without sacrificing the quality of hires &ndash; so helping address talent shortages in this increasingly tight labour market.
&ldquo;We expect more organisations will leverage their employer brand to attract and engage contingent labour through technology-enabled talent communities and direct sourcing. This will pave the way for a more integrated approach to workforce solutions.&rdquo; &mdash; Sara Gordon, SVP Client Relationships, Guidant Global.
The right MSP will offer a cutting-edge CRM and recruitment automation technology to reduce admin and drive efficiency when it comes to identifying and nurturing communities of talent. This technology leverages AI and Machine Learning for superior candidate matching and personalised automation at scale, while providing a single platform to manage the complete lifecycle of a candidate, from engagement and placement to offboarding and redeployment. Crucially, it frees up time for recruiters to work on all important elements like relationship building. For many organisations, the optimum approach is to mix recruitment supply chain and Direct Sourcing. However, this can lead to complexity. Again, this is where an expert MSP partner can add value by managing suppliers &ndash; especially in the realm of technology hiring where the competition is fierce.
&ldquo;The trend towards a blended workforce can create complexity, which needs to be supported and solved. We recommend finding a trusted advisor to guide you in achieving the optimal mix of fulfilment &ndash; a mix that combines supply chain and Direct Sourcing. And a specialist MSP can be invaluable when it comes to providing STEM expertise. It&rsquo;s the smarter, faster, better approach to building a custom and scalable talent pipeline. And don&rsquo;t forget to flex your EVP!&rdquo; &mdash; Alexa Bradbury, Global Marketing Director, Impellam Global Managed Services.
Last but not least, a strong Employee Value Proposition (EVP) is crucial in attracting a contingent workforce, especially given that around 40% of today&rsquo;s global workforce is non-permanent. We recommend approaching your EVP as a framework, not a fixed entity. Create numerous pillars for competitive differentiation, such as project-based work, diversity or innovation. And to be really thorough, carry out voice of the candidate work to understand the experience of people in these roles. This feeds back into personal development and then into effective talent marketing campaigns.
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<h2>3. Closer HR and Procurement alignment to deliver strategic workforce management</h2>
HR and Procurement, having been traditionally siloed, are having to come closer together, aligning their strategies to respond to talent shortages, skills gaps and the need for greater organisational agility and cost savings. This is fuelling a move towards strategic alignment, the bringing together of attraction and strategic and agile management of both the contingent and permanent workforce. The key reasons are talent and cost; in a tighter market with economic uncertainty, organisations need to gain better control of their entire workforce so that they can identify and leverage the skills they have at their disposal, and they are increasingly looking for new opportunities for more aggressive cost avoidance and cost savings.
&ldquo;HR and Procurement together have a full view of organisational needs and strategy. When you combine that with the specialist knowledge from influential leadership and expertise from specialist workforce and talent solutions providers, it is a powerful combination that delivers meaningful, cost-efficient results.&rdquo; &mdash; Claire Marsh, CEO, Impellam North America.
We&rsquo;re talking to customers about how they can create better alignment to enable visibility and control. Because until they&rsquo;ve got control and alignment, the issues remain: squeeze here and expenditure increases there &ndash; across permanent and contingent talent. Without gaining control, businesses are often moving problems from the most cost-effective to the least cost-effective solutions.
A successful strategic workforce management approach needs buy in from HR and Procurement leads, as well as other key leadership, such as the CIO/CTO who have oversight of the strategy and its implementation. It needs open conversations about pinch points and talent challenges, consistent sharing and analysis of workforce data between the functions, and strategic alignment on how to attract a workforce that can deliver on the organisation&rsquo;s objectives. When this is done well, it gives businesses greater control and oversight of their talent ecosystems and transforms a reactive approach to a proactive one, which in the current market we&rsquo;re seeing can be a key competitive differentiator.
&ldquo;With the trend towards a more holistic approach to talent landscapes, organisations can certainly benefit from working with an expert and flexible workforce solutions partner to help them navigate the internal complexities that may arise as a result of the shift in approach. There&rsquo;s no one size fits all, so partners need to provide bespoke solutions along with the expertise to advise on adapting nimbly to changing market conditions.&rdquo; &mdash; Annelise Smith, Managing Director, Lorien Managed Solutions.
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<h3>4. The importance of Social Impact and working with hard-to-reach communities</h3>
Another factor feeding into finding the right talent is the trend for increasingly purpose driven candidates getting more selective about where they want to work. In a recent survey, 87% of employees in North America and 68% in the UK, France, Germany and Ireland said they prioritise organisations that share their values, and in Gen Z that is more pronounced, with 90% saying they would leave their current job for one that better matches their values. It&rsquo;s a positive trend, but one that has implications for hiring and Equity, Diversity &amp; Inclusion practises.
For all the talk of skills shortages, there are still groups of people who are under-represented in the workforce and/or overlooked by employers, from women in tech to the over-50s. Dig deeper and you&rsquo;ll find barriers to employment that range from living with a disability to having a criminal conviction. Lack of confidence and connections on the part of candidates, and lack of flexibility on the part of employers, can restrict access and even exclude diverse communities from an organisation &ndash; and when competition for talent is fierce, it can make finding and keeping great people harder than it needs to be.
&ldquo;These talent shortages are an opportunity to look at more diverse talent pools and organisations are beginning to prioritise Social Impact, locally or nationally, as part of their CSR or ESG agendas. I&rsquo;d urge companies to get on board with that now and look at how social value can help drive their people and talent strategies. It&rsquo;s not just doing the right thing, it is imperative and will be crucial in maintaining an engaged workforce and to gaining the trust of your customers.&rdquo; &mdash; Chris Blackburn, STEM ambassador and Head of CSR, Impellam.
Many businesses are already working to drive social mobility in deprived areas by collaborating with schools, colleges, prisons and community groups. It&rsquo;s great for communities and it&rsquo;s excellent for forging and nurturing new talent pipelines. Increasingly, organisations are realising the value of work experience, apprenticeship and degree apprenticeship programmes too, which have the added effect of boosting the labour pool &ndash; a win-win for young people and for industry.
Ann Bookout heads up ED&amp;I at Impellam. Looking at Social Impact through the lens of technology, she believes that advancements in tech will increasingly drive Social Impact.
&ldquo;Given that AI will increasingly cover hard skills, opportunities are growing forthose with strong soft skills. This means that candidates from different backgrounds, with diverse perspectives, can progress with a less formulaic career route. A growing number of organisations have already developed programmes for learning on the job &ndash; and are making a strong Social Impact in the process.&rdquo; &mdash; Ann Bookout, Global Head of Culture and Fulfillment, Impellam.
We recommend partnering with a workforce and talent solutions specialist that understands how best to tap into and nurture diverse talent pools &ndash; and can help with training and leadership programmes so that candidates from diverse backgrounds are ready to add value from day one.
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<h3 class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 18.0pt;">As a Global company we recognise there are some regional market differences:</h3>
&ldquo;It&rsquo;s fair to say, the UK market is showing caution but resilience. We&rsquo;re seeing customers being shrewd in their approach to talent and workforce strategies and welcoming of new solutions with demonstrable results. As a result, in the coming months I expect to be having even more conversations around important solutions like Advanced Direct Sourcing, services procurement and deliverables-based SOW, as well as increased interest from all industries for the specialist STEM talent needed to futureproof businesses.&rdquo; &mdash; Simon Blockley, CEO, Impellam UK &amp; Europe.
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Brian Salkowski, Chief Experience Officer, Impellam takes an optimistic view.
&ldquo;For North America, predictions for 2024 suggest an economic soft landing. And with consumer spending up, more capital projects are resuming, which bodes well for a bounce back across the workforce solutions market. However, competition will remain fierce, so I predict that this bounce back will see even more organisations being very careful about the kind of workforce solution partners they select.&rdquo; &mdash; Brian Salkowski, Chief Experience Officer, Impellam.
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Mark Coyle, CEO, Impellam APAC recognises the need for agility in workforce solutions.
&ldquo;With unemployment at just 4%, Australia&rsquo;s candidate shortages mean a lot of organisations are struggling to find skilled staff &ndash; especially in IT and healthcare. This has led to a growing trend for offshore recruitment, set to continue. I&rsquo;d recommend partnering with an organisation that has the flex and expertise to deliver high-quality offshore talent where and when it&rsquo;s needed.&rdquo; &mdash; Mark Coyle, CEO, Impellam APAC.
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<h3 class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 18.0pt;">Further Information</h3>
There are cost-efficient workforce and specialist talent solutions available to solve your most complex challenges. If you want to build a better business and would like some help navigating the market, get in touch - <a href="mailto:AskImpellam@Impellam.com">AskImpellam@Impellam.com</a>
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Impellam Group, an industry-leading workforce and STEM talent solutions company, today announced that two senior executives, Claire Marsh, CEO of Impellam Group North America, and Brian Salkowski, Chief Experience Officer, Impellam Group, have been named Staffing Leaders to Watch in 2024 by Candidate.ly as presented at the World Staffing Summit.&nbsp;&nbsp;
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The World Staffing Awards, held at the World Staffing Summit, is an annual event in North America that recognises exceptional staffing leaders who drive innovation, offer meaningful solutions to solve industry challenges, and set the trends for more effective business operations. Marsh and Salkowski were recognised as the #1 and #2 &ldquo;leaders to watch&rdquo; respectively.&nbsp;
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Julia Robertson, CEO, Impellam Group, commented &ldquo;Claire and Brian are passionate, dynamic and innovative leaders. They take the time to truly understand our clients&rsquo; needs and work with their teams to deliver agile, customer-centric workforce and STEM talent solutions. This is an incredible achievement and confirms what we already know &ndash; our people make the difference.&rdquo;&nbsp;
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Jan Alexander Jedlinski, CEO &amp; CO-Founder Candidate.ly, said &ldquo;Claire's and Brian's achievements highlight their role in driving forward-thinking changes in the staffing sector. As we continue to recognise exceptional leaders at the World Staffing Summit, we are excited about the prospect of seeing Claire and Brian on the list again, showcasing the ongoing impact they have in our industry.&rdquo;&nbsp;
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Marsh has been recognised for her leadership style that is rooted in fostering inclusivity, where every individual's voice is not only acknowledged, but valued. Her dedication to promoting diversity and innovation has left an indelible mark on Impellam Group&rsquo;s culture. Similarly, this is the second year in the Top 100 for Salkowski, a testament to his unwavering commitment to changing the dynamics of MSP services and driving a superior customer and candidate experience. Both champion a better, more forward-thinking approach in the dynamic field of workforce and specialist talent solutions.&nbsp;&nbsp;
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Staffing Leaders to Watch

We are thrilled to announce the partnership between&nbsp;<a style="background-color: #ffffff; margin: var(--artdeco-reset-base-margin-zero); padding: var(--artdeco-reset-base-padding-zero); border: var(--artdeco-reset-link-border-zero); text-decoration: var(--artdeco-reset-link-text-decoration-none);" href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/guidant-global/" data-attribute-index="0" data-entity-type="MINI_COMPANY">Guidant Global</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a style="background-color: #ffffff; margin: var(--artdeco-reset-base-margin-zero); padding: var(--artdeco-reset-base-padding-zero); border: var(--artdeco-reset-link-border-zero); text-decoration: var(--artdeco-reset-link-text-decoration-none);" href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/sapfieldglass/" data-attribute-index="2" data-entity-type="MINI_COMPANY">SAP Fieldglass</a>&nbsp;with their new pre-defined MSP &amp; VMS solution, @PACE. It delivers agile, efficient and scalable solutions and is based on the most common new contingent workforce programme requirements, cutting out complexities to provide savings to customers of all sizes. We&rsquo;re excited for the future of this partnership and how through the power of collaboration and work, we will help customers build better businesses and help people lead more fulfilling lives. <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l51YU9zHsQo" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Watch the video to find out more.</a>

We are thrilled to announce the partnership between Guidant Global and SAP Fieldglass with their new pre-defined MSP &amp; VMS solution, @PACE.

Guidant Global Partnership Solution @PACE

We&rsquo;re still buzzing from the Tech Talent &amp; AI conference we co-hosted with&nbsp;<a style="color: var(--color-action); background-color: #ffffff; margin: var(--artdeco-reset-base-margin-zero); padding: var(--artdeco-reset-base-padding-zero); border: var(--artdeco-reset-link-border-zero); text-decoration: var(--artdeco-reset-link-text-decoration-none);" href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/lorien/" data-attribute-index="0" data-entity-type="MINI_COMPANY">Lorien</a>&nbsp;recently!&nbsp; The event included a keynote speech by our guest speaker&nbsp;<a style="color: var(--color-action); background-color: #ffffff; margin: var(--artdeco-reset-base-margin-zero); padding: var(--artdeco-reset-base-padding-zero); border: var(--artdeco-reset-link-border-zero); text-decoration: var(--artdeco-reset-link-text-decoration-none);" href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/ACoAAAA_vhsBhIQe7nqkSnBNN8xYZpStrr7Oapg" data-attribute-index="2" data-entity-type="MINI_PROFILE">Priya Lakhani OBE</a>, Founder &amp; CEO of&nbsp;<a style="color: var(--color-action); background-color: #ffffff; margin: var(--artdeco-reset-base-margin-zero); padding: var(--artdeco-reset-base-padding-zero); border: var(--artdeco-reset-link-border-zero); text-decoration: var(--artdeco-reset-link-text-decoration-none);" href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/century-tech/" data-attribute-index="4" data-entity-type="MINI_COMPANY">CENTURY Tech</a>. She was joined by our&nbsp;<a style="color: var(--color-action); background-color: #ffffff; margin: var(--artdeco-reset-base-margin-zero); padding: var(--artdeco-reset-base-padding-zero); border: var(--artdeco-reset-link-border-zero); text-decoration: var(--artdeco-reset-link-text-decoration-none);" href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/lorien/" data-attribute-index="6" data-entity-type="MINI_COMPANY">Lorien</a>&nbsp;Sales Director&nbsp;<a style="color: var(--color-action); background-color: #ffffff; margin: var(--artdeco-reset-base-margin-zero); padding: var(--artdeco-reset-base-padding-zero); border: var(--artdeco-reset-link-border-zero); text-decoration: var(--artdeco-reset-link-text-decoration-none);" href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/ACoAAAFRk9ABP-0XdsAaMeT3G64iFUyZPmr0WMU" data-attribute-index="8" data-entity-type="MINI_PROFILE">Joanna Fagbadegun</a>&nbsp;and Director of Solutions and Insights&nbsp;<a style="color: var(--color-action); background-color: #ffffff; margin: var(--artdeco-reset-base-margin-zero); padding: var(--artdeco-reset-base-padding-zero); border: var(--artdeco-reset-link-border-zero); text-decoration: var(--artdeco-reset-link-text-decoration-none);" href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/ACoAAAHhaxwBuR3a6eSmoLyO3DlzZsKegLWeSF0" data-attribute-index="10" data-entity-type="MINI_PROFILE">Darren Topping</a>&nbsp;to discuss all things tech, the fascinating world of AI and the impact on talent solutions.&nbsp; It was an inspiring event, and we were thrilled to bring together the very best of&nbsp;<a style="color: var(--color-action); background-color: #ffffff; margin: var(--artdeco-reset-base-margin-zero); padding: var(--artdeco-reset-base-padding-zero); border: var(--artdeco-reset-link-border-zero); text-decoration: var(--artdeco-reset-link-text-decoration-none);" href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/impellamgroup-plc/" data-attribute-index="12" data-entity-type="MINI_COMPANY">Impellam Group</a>&nbsp;for our partners.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Impellam and Lorien hosted a Tech Talent &amp; AI Conference with special keynote speaker, bringing together the best of Impellam.

Impellam and Lorien Conference

We are proud to announce that we are working with&nbsp;Planet Mark&nbsp;to support our decarbonisation journey on the pathway to net zero. Through the Planet Mark Business Certification, we will be measuring and reducing our carbon footprint to ensure that we are embedding sustainability into our business practices. At&nbsp;Impellam Group, we are committed to making environmental improvements to drive a more sustainable future and to improve the social, economic and environmental wellbeing of the communities in which we operate.

We are proud to announce that we are working with Planet Mark to support our decarbonisation journey on the pathway to net zero.

Planet Mark Partnership

Congratulations to our&nbsp;Impellam Group&nbsp;CEO,&nbsp;Julia Robertson&nbsp;and CEO, Impellam North America,&nbsp;Claire Marsh, who have been named on the&nbsp;Staffing Industry Analysts&nbsp;2023 Global Power 150 Women in Staffing list! This annual list recognises women for exceptional contributions in the staffing industry, and whose innovative thinking and mentorship help propel the entire industry forward and provide inspiration to the next generation of leaders. We&rsquo;re delighted that they have been recognised once again for their incredible contributions and leadership.&nbsp;Julia&nbsp;has been recognised on the list every year since it started nine&nbsp;years ago, and it&rsquo;s&nbsp;Claire&rsquo;s fifth consecutive year on the list.&nbsp;

Congratulations to our Impellam Group CEO, Julia Robertson and CEO, Impellam North America, Claire Marsh, who have been named on the Staffing Industry Analysts 2023 Global Power 150 Women in Staffing list!

SIA Global Power 150

The 11th of November is an important date, which holds significance in the regions we work in around the world. In the UK, and Commonwealth countries including Australia and Canada, Remembrance Day commemorates the contribution and sacrifice of military and civilian servicemen and women in the two World Wars and later conflicts. In the US, our colleagues will be marking Veterans Day, honouring all those who have served in the United States Armed Forces. Thank you to all who served and those who continue to serve to defend our freedoms and protect our way of life.

The 11th of November is an important date, which holds significance in the regions we work in around the world. Remembrance Day for the UK and the Commonwealth countries, and for the US, Veterans Day.

Remembrance and Veterans Day

Happy National STEM Day! We&rsquo;re delighted to celebrate (today and every day!) the work and achievements of our experts and talent community in the ever-evolving world of science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM). At Impellam, we&rsquo;re proud to have filled more than 26,500 STEM roles over the last year and we continue to engage with over 1 million STEM experts in our talent communities. In the UK our experts have continued to make a difference with their work to support young people getting into STEM, including working with charities like&nbsp;STEM Learning UK&rsquo;s Ambassador Program and&nbsp;MAMA.codes - Raising Digital Kids. We also working to support and encourage the growing pool of future talent through our&nbsp;STEM Council For Good&nbsp;North America programme, which provides mentorship pathways for people wanting to get into STEM. We are dedicated to breaking down barriers and unleashing the potential of our diverse and ambitious STEM candidates, helping them change lives, change businesses and change futures.

National STEM Day

A big congratulations to our&nbsp;Impellam Group&nbsp;CEO,&nbsp;Julia Robertson, CEO of Global Managed Services,&nbsp;Simon Blockley&nbsp;and Managing Director of&nbsp;Lorien,&nbsp;David Gettins, who have all been named on&nbsp;Staffing Industry Analysts&nbsp;2023 Staffing 100 Europe list!&nbsp; The list recognises European staffing leaders who are champions of change and boldly creating new pathways within the transforming workforce solutions ecosystem.&nbsp; We are thrilled that they have been recognised once again for their incredible work and leadership, as this is&nbsp;Julia&rsquo;s 9th,&nbsp;Simon&rsquo;s 7th and&nbsp;David&rsquo;s 2nd consecutive time appearing on the list.&nbsp;

A big congratulations to our Impellam Group CEO, Julia Robertson, CEO of Global Managed Services, Simon Blockley and Managing Director of Lorien, David Gettins, who have all been named on Staffing Industry Analysts 2023 Staffing 100 Europe list!

A huge congratulations to our longest serving employee Maria Lewis, for 35 years at&nbsp;Impellam Group!&nbsp;
Paul McMahon, Group Director of Operations and Transformation, commented on the occasion, "Maria celebrates her 35 years&rsquo; service this week and is now the longest serving employee at Impellam which is truly amazing. Maria&rsquo;s many years of service are a true testimony of her dedication and commitment to the organization,&nbsp; Thank you for your hard work and dedication over the last 35 years and a big congratulations for achieving such a significant milestone".
We couldn&rsquo;t be more thankful and proud of her dedication and work with us, over all these years - she is a true OG Virtuoso!&nbsp;

A huge congratulations to our longest serving employee Maria Lewis, for 35 years at Impellam Group!

Longest serving employee

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<h2>Top tips to recognise legitimate recruiter emails and avoid phishing scams</h2>
There&rsquo;s been a recent increase in email and WhatsApp phishing scams targeting recruitment companies, where people are being contacted by scammers posing as recruiters. 
We would never want our candidates to fall victim to these spoof scams that are using our name. 
Here are our top tips to distinguish legit recruiter emails and avoid phishing scams.
<h2>Beware of WhatsApp</h2>
Our recruiters would not reach out or contact you on WhatsApp as a first point of contact for a new role.
If someone contacts you on WhatsApp claiming to be from Impellam Group or one of our brands, please ignore the message and block the number.
If you believe you may have been a victim of a WhatsApp scam, you can&nbsp;report it&nbsp;to the app by following these steps:
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<li aria-level="1">Android: open WhatsApp, tap&nbsp;More Options, and head to&nbsp;Settings&gt;Help&gt;Contact Us&nbsp;to submit a scam report.</li>
<li>iOS: Open WhatsApp, tap Settings&gt;Help&gt;Contact Us.</li>
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<h2>Check for official contact information</h2>
Genuine recruiters provide their contact information, including a phone number and an official company address. Verify this information by searching for the recruiter or the company online through Google or LinkedIn.
Be wary if you can't find any information or if the contact details are inconsistent with the company's official information.
<h2>Verify the sender's identity</h2>
Start by checking the sender's email address. Legitimate recruiters usually use corporate email domains (e.g., @impellam.com). 
Be cautious if the email comes from a generic or suspicious domain, such as @gmail.com or @yahoo.com. Or if the company name has a spelling mistake in the domain. Scammers sometimes go to the lengths to include a company name but spell it incorrectly such Innpellam instead of Impellam.
<h2>Don&rsquo;t succumb to the pressure of urgent requests</h2>
Phishing emails often use urgency or high-pressure tactics to manipulate or trick the recipients. They may claim that you must act immediately to secure a job opportunity. Legit recruiters typically provide a reasonable timeframe for response and encourage you to research the opportunity.
<h2>Check the email content</h2>
Pay close attention to the email's content as legitimate recruiter emails typically contain personalised information, such as your name and details about the job opportunity. 
Be cautious if the email is overly generic, lacks specific details, or contains numerous spelling and grammatical mistakes, as these can be red flags.
<h2>Don't click on suspicious links</h2>
Be wary of any links or attachments. Hover your mouse over links to see the URL and verify it without actually clicking on them and do not open or download any attachments. Legitimate recruiters may include links to their company website or a job portal however, phishing emails can often contain links to malicious websites or attachments to infiltrate your computer &ndash; so make sure you check.
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There&rsquo;s been a recent increase in email and WhatsApp phishing scams targeting recruitment companies. Here are our top tips to distinguish legit recruiter emails and avoid phishing scams.

Top tips to avoid scams

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Congratulations to our UK Managing Director of Guidant Global, Karina Townley, who has been named as APSCo OutSource Leader of the Year at the APSCO OutSource Awards for Excellence 2023!&nbsp; The award recognises a member who has demonstrated great leadership skills and qualities in motivating and inspiring their teams.&nbsp; We&rsquo;re so proud of Karina for being recognised for her incredible leadership and work for our colleagues and clients!&nbsp;
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UK Managing Director of Guidant Global, Karina Townley, who has been named as APSCo OutSource Leader of the Year at the APSCO OutSource Awards for Excellence 2023!

Karina Townley named APSCo Leader

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Congratulations to&nbsp;Lorien&nbsp;who won the The&nbsp;Amdaris&nbsp;Long-Term Partnership Award (Enterprise) and&nbsp;Comensura, in partnership with&nbsp;Veolia UK, who won the DE&amp;I Award at the 2023 TIARA Talent Solutions Awards Europe!
The&nbsp;TIARA Awards&nbsp;shine a spotlight and celebrate the best RPO, MSP and Talent Solutions providers in Europe.
The judges provided the following feedback for each of the awards -&nbsp;
DE&amp;I Award - "Comensura demonstrated clear metrics for success,&nbsp;actions&nbsp;and measurable results across a wide spectrum of DE&amp;I.&nbsp;The energy around this project&nbsp;leapt of the&nbsp;submission.&nbsp;The judges applauded&nbsp;the diversity&nbsp;and&nbsp;ambition&nbsp;of their&nbsp;targets,&nbsp;and&nbsp;the work that&nbsp;went into tackling each of&nbsp;them."
The&nbsp;Amdaris&nbsp;Long-Term Partnership Award (Enterprise)&nbsp;-&nbsp;This was an impressive submission with&nbsp;great detail&nbsp;around the growth of the partnership and&nbsp;scalability. Lorien showed a strong focus on delivery, but also on diversity. The judges loved&nbsp;the focus on upskilling,&nbsp;development&nbsp;and knowledge sharing.&nbsp;Lorien has delivered value across so many key areas for their client and&nbsp;demonstrates&nbsp;strong outside of the box thinking to diversify hiring pipelines. We&rsquo;re proud that our Virtuosos from&nbsp;Lorien&nbsp;and&nbsp;Comensura&nbsp;have been recognised for their incredible work in helping our customers build better businesses, changing the lives of under-represented talent, and making a measurable impact.
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Congratulations to Lorien who won the The Amdaris Long-Term Partnership Award (Enterprise) and Comensura, in partnership with Veolia UK, who won the DE&amp;I Award at the 2023 TIARA Talent Solutions Awards Europe!

TIARA Award Winners

At&nbsp;Impellam Group, we&rsquo;re changing businesses by breaking stereotypes and striving to improve diversity, equity and inclusion.&nbsp;Comensura&nbsp;has been partnering with&nbsp;New Futures Network&nbsp;and prisons to help prisoners reintegrate into society and employment. Recently, they hosted a Prison Collaboration Day at our Luton office, with Prison Employment Leads from HMP Drake Hall, Featherstone and Chelmsford, because members of our leadership team -&nbsp;Hoa Ngo,&nbsp;Simon Blockley,&nbsp;Joscelin Conrad&nbsp;and&nbsp;Lianne Watkinson&nbsp;- are part of their Employment Advisory Boards.&nbsp; The day was designed to share knowledge, with guests learning from Impellam subject matter experts and in turn, our guests hosted a lunch and learn sharing the great work they are leading which is designed to help prisoners into meaningful work and reduce reoffending. &nbsp; In addition, our business resource group IMWomxn organised clothing donations for the women at Drake Hall to wear during interviews to help build confidence.
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Comensura has partnered with New Futures Network and prisons to help prisoners reintegrate into society and employment - Impellam held a hosted a Prison Collaboration Day at our Luton office.

Prison Collaboration Day

Recently our&nbsp;Lorien&nbsp;North America team and members of our sustainability-focused business resource group&nbsp;IMEarth, partnered with&nbsp;HEAL THE PLANET&nbsp;- an environmental education charity that actively engages with communities on important environmental initiatives. &nbsp; We&rsquo;re proud of our team for clearing 72 pounds of rubbish during the beach clean-up at Fort Lauderdale and to show our commitment we also donated $1000 to help&nbsp;HEAL THE PLANET&nbsp;to continue to do their essential work!&nbsp; Well done to our&nbsp;Lorien&nbsp;and IMEarth team and shout out to&nbsp;Lorien&nbsp;President&nbsp;Ryan McMahon&nbsp;for sponsoring and supporting this initiative.
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Our Lorien North America team cleared 72 pounds of rubbish during the beach clean-up at Fort Lauderdale partnering with HEAL THE PLANET.

Beach Clean Up - HEAL THE PLANET

We&rsquo;re thrilled to announce&nbsp;<a style="background-color: #ffffff; margin: var(--artdeco-reset-base-margin-zero); padding: var(--artdeco-reset-base-padding-zero); border: var(--artdeco-reset-link-border-zero); text-decoration: var(--artdeco-reset-link-text-decoration-none);" href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/bartech-staffing/" data-attribute-index="0" data-entity-type="MINI_COMPANY">Bartech Staffing</a>&nbsp;has been recognized as a Top-Rated IT &amp; Engineering Staffing firm by&nbsp;<a style="background-color: #ffffff; margin: var(--artdeco-reset-base-margin-zero); padding: var(--artdeco-reset-base-padding-zero); border: var(--artdeco-reset-link-border-zero); text-decoration: var(--artdeco-reset-link-text-decoration-none);" href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/great-recruiters/" data-attribute-index="2" data-entity-type="MINI_COMPANY">Great Recruiters</a>&nbsp;for the second time running!&nbsp; The accolade recognizes how&nbsp;<a style="background-color: #ffffff; margin: var(--artdeco-reset-base-margin-zero); padding: var(--artdeco-reset-base-padding-zero); border: var(--artdeco-reset-link-border-zero); text-decoration: var(--artdeco-reset-link-text-decoration-none);" href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/bartech-staffing/" data-attribute-index="4" data-entity-type="MINI_COMPANY">Bartech Staffing</a>&nbsp;has distinguished themselves in the industry, for the first half of 2023 by receiving 231 reviews with an average rating of 4.83! This reflects the incredible commitment and work of our Virtuosos. We are proud of our&nbsp;<a style="background-color: #ffffff; margin: var(--artdeco-reset-base-margin-zero); padding: var(--artdeco-reset-base-padding-zero); border: var(--artdeco-reset-link-border-zero); text-decoration: var(--artdeco-reset-link-text-decoration-none);" href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/bartech-staffing/" data-attribute-index="6" data-entity-type="MINI_COMPANY">Bartech Staffing</a>&nbsp;team for nurturing and providing the best engineering talent in North America.&nbsp;&nbsp; Congratulations to our&nbsp;<a style="background-color: #ffffff; margin: var(--artdeco-reset-base-margin-zero); padding: var(--artdeco-reset-base-padding-zero); border: var(--artdeco-reset-link-border-zero); text-decoration: var(--artdeco-reset-link-text-decoration-none);" href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/bartech-staffing/" data-attribute-index="8" data-entity-type="MINI_COMPANY">Bartech Staffing</a>&nbsp;team!&nbsp;

Bartech Staffing has been recognized as a Top-Rated IT &amp; Engineering Staffing firm by Great Recruiters for the second time running!

Bartech Staffing Top Rated

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<h3>We are delighted to announce&nbsp;<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/ACoAAAALjcgBqt3-TqczXObJz4D4cocl293Zelw" data-attribute-index="0" data-entity-type="MINI_PROFILE">Robin Sanders</a>&nbsp;has been promoted to Chief Sales Officer of&nbsp;<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/impellamgroup-plc/" data-attribute-index="2" data-entity-type="MINI_COMPANY">Impellam Group</a>&nbsp;North America.</h3>
 
Robin has been part of the Group for over 10 years, most recently in the role of Senior Vice President of Client Solutions at our brands&nbsp;<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/lorien/" data-attribute-index="4" data-entity-type="MINI_COMPANY">Lorien</a>&nbsp;&amp;&nbsp;<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/guidant-global/" data-attribute-index="6" data-entity-type="MINI_COMPANY">Guidant Global</a>. She will be leading&nbsp;<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/impellamgroup-plc/" data-attribute-index="8" data-entity-type="MINI_COMPANY">Impellam Group</a>&nbsp;North America's growth strategy across our brands to acquire new customers for the Solution Sales Group.&nbsp;
Simon Blockley, CEO of Global Managed Services at Impellam said of her promotion "Robin is a highly respected leader and has been a true Virtuoso throughout her 10+ years of dedicated service. Over the past 12 months, Robin has taken on significant additional responsibility as the Sales Leader for Impellam in North America and is spearheading sales for our Integrated Workforce Solutions for GMS and STEM.
Robin is an outstanding contributor and a wonderful colleague&hellip; and I can&rsquo;t wait to see the next barrage of amazing achievements!"
Congratulations&nbsp;<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/ACoAAAALjcgBqt3-TqczXObJz4D4cocl293Zelw" data-attribute-index="10" data-entity-type="MINI_PROFILE">Robin</a>!&nbsp;
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Robin Sanders has been promoted to Chief Sales Officer of Impellam Group North America.

Robin Sanders promoted

Oar-some work from our teams who took part in the Corporate Charity Dragon Boat Race event! Our teams included participants from&nbsp;<a style="background-color: #ffffff; margin: var(--artdeco-reset-base-margin-zero); padding: var(--artdeco-reset-base-padding-zero); border: var(--artdeco-reset-link-border-zero); text-decoration: var(--artdeco-reset-link-text-decoration-none);" href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/carbon-60/" data-attribute-index="0" data-entity-type="MINI_COMPANY">Carbon60</a>,&nbsp;<a style="background-color: #ffffff; margin: var(--artdeco-reset-base-margin-zero); padding: var(--artdeco-reset-base-padding-zero); border: var(--artdeco-reset-link-border-zero); text-decoration: var(--artdeco-reset-link-text-decoration-none);" href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/comensura/" data-attribute-index="2" data-entity-type="MINI_COMPANY">Comensura</a>, our Customer Office,&nbsp;<a style="background-color: #ffffff; margin: var(--artdeco-reset-base-margin-zero); padding: var(--artdeco-reset-base-padding-zero); border: var(--artdeco-reset-link-border-zero); text-decoration: var(--artdeco-reset-link-text-decoration-none);" href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/guidant-global/" data-attribute-index="4" data-entity-type="MINI_COMPANY">Guidant Global</a>,&nbsp;<a style="background-color: #ffffff; margin: var(--artdeco-reset-base-margin-zero); padding: var(--artdeco-reset-base-padding-zero); border: var(--artdeco-reset-link-border-zero); text-decoration: var(--artdeco-reset-link-text-decoration-none);" href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/lorien/" data-attribute-index="6" data-entity-type="MINI_COMPANY">Lorien</a>&nbsp;&amp;&nbsp;<a style="background-color: #ffffff; margin: var(--artdeco-reset-base-margin-zero); padding: var(--artdeco-reset-base-padding-zero); border: var(--artdeco-reset-link-border-zero); text-decoration: var(--artdeco-reset-link-text-decoration-none);" href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/srg-/" data-attribute-index="8" data-entity-type="MINI_COMPANY">SRG</a>. Teams battled it out on the water at Dorney Lake and were joined by clients to raise money for some great causes. A huge well done and paddle on the back to everyone who took part!&nbsp; Our teams and clients raised an extra-oar-dinary&nbsp;&pound;10,308 for our charity partner <a style="background-color: #ffffff; margin: var(--artdeco-reset-base-margin-zero); padding: var(--artdeco-reset-base-padding-zero); border: var(--artdeco-reset-link-border-zero); text-decoration: var(--artdeco-reset-link-text-decoration-none);" href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/liaswingsuk/" data-attribute-index="10" data-entity-type="MINI_COMPANY">Lia's Wings</a>, as well as, <a style="background-color: #ffffff; margin: var(--artdeco-reset-base-margin-zero); padding: var(--artdeco-reset-base-padding-zero); border: var(--artdeco-reset-link-border-zero); text-decoration: var(--artdeco-reset-link-text-decoration-none);" href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/save-the-children/" data-attribute-index="12" data-entity-type="MINI_COMPANY">Save the Children UK</a>, <a style="background-color: #ffffff; margin: var(--artdeco-reset-base-margin-zero); padding: var(--artdeco-reset-base-padding-zero); border: var(--artdeco-reset-link-border-zero); text-decoration: var(--artdeco-reset-link-text-decoration-none);" href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/marie-curie/" data-attribute-index="14" data-entity-type="MINI_COMPANY">Marie Curie UK</a>, <a style="background-color: #ffffff; margin: var(--artdeco-reset-base-margin-zero); padding: var(--artdeco-reset-base-padding-zero); border: var(--artdeco-reset-link-border-zero); text-decoration: var(--artdeco-reset-link-text-decoration-none);" href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/comic-relief/" data-attribute-index="16" data-entity-type="MINI_COMPANY">Comic Relief</a> and <a style="background-color: #ffffff; margin: var(--artdeco-reset-base-margin-zero); padding: var(--artdeco-reset-base-padding-zero); border: var(--artdeco-reset-link-border-zero); text-decoration: var(--artdeco-reset-link-text-decoration-none);" href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/national-autistic-society/" data-attribute-index="18" data-entity-type="MINI_COMPANY">The National Autistic Society</a>.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Our teams took part in the Corporate Charity Dragon Boat Race event! Our teams included participants from Carbon60, Comensura, our Customer Office, Guidant Global, Lorien &amp; SRG.

Dragon boat race charity event

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<h4>We have been made aware of a WhatsApp scam using our name. Our recruiters would not reach out or contact you on WhatsApp as a first point of contact for a new role.</h4>
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<h4>If someone contacts you on WhatsApp claiming to be from Impellam Group or one of our brands, please block the number or report the scam in WhatsApp.</h4>
<h4><a href="../../../../../../insights/top-tips-to-avoid-scams">You can also click here to read our top tips to avoid WhatsApp and phishing email scams</a></h4>

We have been made aware of a WhatsApp scam using our name. Our recruiters would not reach out or contact you on WhatsApp as a first point of contact for a new role.

WhatsApp scam

Congratulations to&nbsp;<a style="background-color: #ffffff; margin: var(--artdeco-reset-base-margin-zero); padding: var(--artdeco-reset-base-padding-zero); border: var(--artdeco-reset-link-border-zero); text-decoration: var(--artdeco-reset-link-text-decoration-none);" href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/ACoAAAM--1sBPQoJL9bZMw8NeLt1629PeVZ9Ot4" data-attribute-index="0" data-entity-type="MINI_PROFILE">Arsenio T. Bell,</a>&nbsp;on being named on&nbsp;<a style="background-color: #ffffff; margin: var(--artdeco-reset-base-margin-zero); padding: var(--artdeco-reset-base-padding-zero); border: var(--artdeco-reset-link-border-zero); text-decoration: var(--artdeco-reset-link-text-decoration-none);" href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/staffing-industry-analysts/" data-attribute-index="2" data-entity-type="MINI_COMPANY">Staffing Industry Analysts</a>&nbsp;40 under 40 list! Arsenio started his career as a recruiting intern in 2008, and today serves as VP of client solutions for global managed services at&nbsp;<a style="background-color: #ffffff; margin: var(--artdeco-reset-base-margin-zero); padding: var(--artdeco-reset-base-padding-zero); border: var(--artdeco-reset-link-border-zero); text-decoration: var(--artdeco-reset-link-text-decoration-none);" href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/guidant-global/" data-attribute-index="4" data-entity-type="MINI_COMPANY">Guidant Global</a>. In his interview, Arsenio said, &ldquo;I want to shake this industry up &mdash; make changes for the better. Someone might see me on this 40 Under 40 list and say, &lsquo;He was an intern just like me.&rsquo; I have a responsibility to be a role model for people who look like me.&rdquo; Read Arsenio&rsquo;s<a href="http://40under40.staffingindustry.com/arsenio-t-bell-2023/"> full profile head to SIA</a>

Arsenio T. Bell named on Staffing Industry Analysts 40 under 40 list!

Arsenio Bell in SIA 40 under 40

At&nbsp;<a style="background-color: #ffffff; margin: var(--artdeco-reset-base-margin-zero); padding: var(--artdeco-reset-base-padding-zero); border: var(--artdeco-reset-link-border-zero); text-decoration: var(--artdeco-reset-link-text-decoration-none);" href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/impellamgroup-plc/" data-attribute-index="0" data-entity-type="MINI_COMPANY">Impellam Group</a>, it&rsquo;s our culture of Virtuosity and the collaboration between our Virtuosos which truly sets us apart. Last week, we celebrated our people and their combined expertise, by holding a Proposition Growth Event alongside our direct sourcing technology partners,&nbsp;<a style="background-color: #ffffff; margin: var(--artdeco-reset-base-margin-zero); padding: var(--artdeco-reset-base-padding-zero); border: var(--artdeco-reset-link-border-zero); text-decoration: var(--artdeco-reset-link-text-decoration-none);" href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/bullhorn/" data-attribute-index="2" data-entity-type="MINI_COMPANY">Bullhorn</a>&nbsp;for Salesforce. Our Virtuosos were given a safe space to ask questions, discuss opportunities and share experiences.&nbsp;We were so impressed with the energy everyone put into thinking outside of the box, whilst keeping our customers at the heart of everything we do. Through our ongoing determination to do more and to be bold and brave, we help change lives, businesses and futures through the power of work.

Impellam Group celebrated our people and their combined expertise, by holding a Proposition Growth Event alongside our direct sourcing technology partners, Bullhorn for Salesforce.

Proposition Growth Event

At&nbsp;<a style="color: var(--color-action); background-color: #ffffff; margin: var(--artdeco-reset-base-margin-zero); padding: var(--artdeco-reset-base-padding-zero); border: var(--artdeco-reset-link-border-zero); text-decoration: var(--artdeco-reset-link-text-decoration-none);" href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/impellamgroup-plc/" data-attribute-index="0" data-entity-type="MINI_COMPANY">Impellam Group</a>, we are proud supporters of Armed Forces Day, a day that celebrates those serving, service families, veterans and cadets. Earlier this year,&nbsp;<a style="color: var(--color-action); background-color: #ffffff; margin: var(--artdeco-reset-base-margin-zero); padding: var(--artdeco-reset-base-padding-zero); border: var(--artdeco-reset-link-border-zero); text-decoration: var(--artdeco-reset-link-text-decoration-none);" href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/impellamgroup-plc/" data-attribute-index="2" data-entity-type="MINI_COMPANY">Impellam Group</a>&nbsp;joined&nbsp;<a style="color: var(--color-action); background-color: #ffffff; margin: var(--artdeco-reset-base-margin-zero); padding: var(--artdeco-reset-base-padding-zero); border: var(--artdeco-reset-link-border-zero); text-decoration: var(--artdeco-reset-link-text-decoration-none);" href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/carbon-60/" data-attribute-index="4" data-entity-type="MINI_COMPANY">Carbon60</a>,&nbsp;<a style="color: var(--color-action); background-color: #ffffff; margin: var(--artdeco-reset-base-margin-zero); padding: var(--artdeco-reset-base-padding-zero); border: var(--artdeco-reset-link-border-zero); text-decoration: var(--artdeco-reset-link-text-decoration-none);" href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/lorien/" data-attribute-index="6" data-entity-type="MINI_COMPANY">Lorien</a>,&nbsp;<a style="color: var(--color-action); background-color: #ffffff; margin: var(--artdeco-reset-base-margin-zero); padding: var(--artdeco-reset-base-padding-zero); border: var(--artdeco-reset-link-border-zero); text-decoration: var(--artdeco-reset-link-text-decoration-none);" href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/comensura/" data-attribute-index="8" data-entity-type="MINI_COMPANY">Comensura</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a style="color: var(--color-action); background-color: #ffffff; margin: var(--artdeco-reset-base-margin-zero); padding: var(--artdeco-reset-base-padding-zero); border: var(--artdeco-reset-link-border-zero); text-decoration: var(--artdeco-reset-link-text-decoration-none);" href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/guidant-global/" data-attribute-index="10" data-entity-type="MINI_COMPANY">Guidant Global</a>&nbsp;in officially signing the Armed Forces Covenant. The Armed Forces Covenant represents our promise to ensure that those who have served or are currently serving in the armed forces, as well as their families, are treated with fairness and equity.

At Impellam Group, we are proud supporters of Armed Forces Day, a day that celebrates those serving, service families, veterans and cadets.

Happy Armed Forces Day

<h3>Chicago Pride Fest 2023</h3>
<h4> At Impellam Group, we&rsquo;ve been recognising and celebrating Pride month. We were honoured to sponsor a booth at the Chicago Pride Fest. It was organised by our Business Resource Group IMProud, as part of our Unity &ndash; Equity Diversity and Inclusion Council. In attendance, to celebrate the LGBTQIA+ community, were many of our North America IMProud Virtuosos and senior leadership team.</h4>
Anna Leszczynski our IMProud BRG Co-Lead, attended and said 'Between the positive energy, sunshine, fun giveaways, and new faces brought to our booth &ndash; it was exceptionally heartwarming. IMProud to work for a company like Impellam Group that embodies authenticity, allyship, and the beauty of individuality, diversity, and equity throughout this past weekend and beyond!'

Impellam were honoured to sponsor a booth at the Chicago Pride Fest and attend with many of our colleagues joining.

Chicago Pride Fest 2023

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<h3 class="OutlineElement Ltr SCXW136487012 BCX8" style="color: #000000; background-color: #ffffff; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">Congratulations to our UK Managing Director of&nbsp;<a style="background-color: #ffffff; margin: var(--artdeco-reset-base-margin-zero); padding: var(--artdeco-reset-base-padding-zero); border: var(--artdeco-reset-link-border-zero); text-decoration: var(--artdeco-reset-link-text-decoration-none);" href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/comensura/" data-attribute-index="0" data-entity-type="MINI_COMPANY">Comensura</a>,&nbsp;<a style="background-color: #ffffff; margin: var(--artdeco-reset-base-margin-zero); padding: var(--artdeco-reset-base-padding-zero); border: var(--artdeco-reset-link-border-zero); text-decoration: var(--artdeco-reset-link-text-decoration-none);" href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/ACoAAADQZJ0B25zpe_V6TGOABJxNdWJDuPShhYg" data-attribute-index="2" data-entity-type="MINI_PROFILE">Hoa Ngo</a>, who has been named in the&nbsp;<a style="background-color: #ffffff; margin: var(--artdeco-reset-base-margin-zero); padding: var(--artdeco-reset-base-padding-zero); border: var(--artdeco-reset-link-border-zero); text-decoration: var(--artdeco-reset-link-text-decoration-none);" href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/involvepeople/" data-attribute-index="4" data-entity-type="MINI_COMPANY">INvolve - The Inclusion People</a>&nbsp;Empower 2023 Top 100 Executives list.</h3>
<div class="OutlineElement Ltr SCXW136487012 BCX8" style="color: #000000; background-color: #ffffff; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"> The Empower Role Model lists supported by&nbsp;<a style="background-color: #ffffff; margin: var(--artdeco-reset-base-margin-zero); padding: var(--artdeco-reset-base-padding-zero); border: var(--artdeco-reset-link-border-zero); text-decoration: var(--artdeco-reset-link-text-decoration-none);" href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/youtube/" data-attribute-index="6" data-entity-type="MINI_COMPANY">YouTube</a>, showcases and celebrates leaders who are leading by example through driving inclusion, breaking down barriers and opening up opportunities within the workplace for people of colour. At&nbsp;<a style="background-color: #ffffff; margin: var(--artdeco-reset-base-margin-zero); padding: var(--artdeco-reset-base-padding-zero); border: var(--artdeco-reset-link-border-zero); text-decoration: var(--artdeco-reset-link-text-decoration-none);" href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/impellamgroup-plc/" data-attribute-index="8" data-entity-type="MINI_COMPANY">Impellam Group</a>, we are committed to creating an inclusive and diverse culture built on trust. We&rsquo;re proud that&nbsp;<a style="background-color: #ffffff; margin: var(--artdeco-reset-base-margin-zero); padding: var(--artdeco-reset-base-padding-zero); border: var(--artdeco-reset-link-border-zero); text-decoration: var(--artdeco-reset-link-text-decoration-none);" href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/ACoAAADQZJ0B25zpe_V6TGOABJxNdWJDuPShhYg" data-attribute-index="10" data-entity-type="MINI_PROFILE">Hoa Ngo</a>&nbsp;has been named and recognised for her incredible work in promoting diversity and inclusion within the workplace.&nbsp; <a class="button" href="https://empower.involverolemodels.org/poll/2023-top-100-executives/">You can read the full list of Executives here.</a></div>

Congratulations to our UK Managing Director of Comensura, Hoa Ngo, who has been named in the INvolve - The Inclusion People Empower 2023 Top 100 Executives list.

Hoa Ngo named in top 100

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<h3>Happy Pride Month! 🌈 </h3>
 We&rsquo;re excited to be celebrating Pride Month with events and resources organised by our Business Resource Group IMProud. These include a Group-wide trivia quiz, an ABC of Pride &ndash; the 2023 edition will include recommendations of podcasts, movies and books from our Virtuosos. We&rsquo;re also honoured to be sponsoring the 2023 NA Chicago Pride Fest on the 17th of June. We have Virtuosos and members of our Impellam NA senior leadership team attending to celebrate the LGBTQIA+ community. We will soon be making an announcement about how we are deepening our support as a global group for the LGBTQIA+ community &ndash; stay tuned for news soon! At Impellam, we want everyone to feel they can bring their authentic selves to work. Our support for the LGBTQIA+ community doesn't start and stop in June, it is underpinned by a year-round commitment to creating equitable workplaces for all our people.

At Impellam, we want everyone to feel they can bring their authentic selves to work. Our support for the LGBTQIA+ community doesn't start and stop in June, it is underpinned by a year-round commitment to creating equitable workplaces for all our people.

Happy Pride Month 2023

We are delighted to announce&nbsp;<a style="margin: var(--artdeco-reset-base-margin-zero); padding: var(--artdeco-reset-base-padding-zero); border: var(--artdeco-reset-link-border-zero); text-decoration: var(--artdeco-reset-link-text-decoration-none);" href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/ACoAAAGJSY8BecwHhJ0URKR8D6rsMIKbj59h6K4" data-attribute-index="0" data-entity-type="MINI_PROFILE">Scott Waletzke</a>&nbsp;has been appointed Vice President of Talent Fulfilment for&nbsp;<a style="margin: var(--artdeco-reset-base-margin-zero); padding: var(--artdeco-reset-base-padding-zero); border: var(--artdeco-reset-link-border-zero); text-decoration: var(--artdeco-reset-link-text-decoration-none);" href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/guidant-global/" data-attribute-index="2" data-entity-type="MINI_COMPANY">Guidant Global</a>, North America.
As VP of Talent Fulfilment, Waletzke has been tasked with building direct delivery capability across the organization&rsquo;s well-established MSP and RPO portfolio, elevating its already significant direct sourcing proposition in the market. 
Simon Blockley, Global Managed Services CEO, believes Scott is the ideal person to drive talent fulfilment forward for Guidant Global and Impellam. &ldquo;We are thrilled to welcome Scott to our team as the new executive leader for talent fulfilment in direct sourcing and RPO. He is a collaborative, innovative, and boundary-pushing talent acquisition leader with a passion for reimagining the art of the possible. With his impressive background in the recruitment industry, he will play a pivotal role in helping us achieve our strategic growth objectives for direct sourcing and RPO, as we continue to innovate and deliver exceptional service to our clients.&rdquo; Scott Waletzke says he looks forward to collaborating with industry leading colleagues across the Group and creating best in class talent acquisition strategies for customers: &ldquo;I&rsquo;m privileged to have been asked to lead and further enhance talent fulfilment and workforce solutions for Guidant Global. Guidant&rsquo;s strong, and inclusive culture was evident to me right away and we share a passion for finding a better way to deliver talent solutions for our customers, as they navigate the ever-changing world of work.&nbsp;I look forward to working with and supporting my colleagues, and to creating strong, meaningful relationships with our outstanding portfolio of clients.&rdquo;
 Scott Waletzke is a recruitment Industry executive leader with over 25 years&rsquo; experience designing, implementing, and operating successful contingent workforce and RPO programs across multiple industries. He is a thought leader and influential business partner focused on customer success and profitable delivery outcomes. His career history includes previous roles with Adecco Group, Hire Velocity, Career Builder, and Spherion.

Guidant Global North America announced the appointment of Scott Waletzke as Vice President of Talent Fulfilment

Guidant Global NA appoints Scott Waletzke

There&rsquo;s always a new buzzword in recruitment, we&rsquo;ve recently had &lsquo;quiet quitting&rsquo; and &lsquo;the great resignation&rsquo;, to name but a few.&nbsp;
Right now, there&rsquo;s a lot of noise about ChatGPT, and it has had many of us heading to Google to find out more. Don&rsquo;t worry, we&rsquo;ve got you!
Read more in our insight page: <a href="../../../../../../insights/chatgpt-and-the-future-of-work-and-recruitment">ChatGPT and the future of work and recruitment</a>
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An infographic which explains what ChatGPT is and how it is set apart from other chatbots

What is ChatGPT

<h2>Are you curious about ChatGPT? Interested in Artificial intelligence?</h2>
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Are you wondering what is the future of ChatGPT? Check out our research below to learn more about its impact on the future of work and recruitment., along with insights on technology and its limitations, and how technology will help us be more productive and help shape our roles.
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<h2>Asking yourself 'How does ChatGPT work?' Interested in Artifical Intelligence? We've got you covered.&nbsp;</h2>
Learn more about the future of work and recruitment from our industry experts, along with insights on technology and its limitations, and how technology will help us be more productive and help shape our roles.&nbsp;
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<h2>So what is the future of ChatGPT Recruitment?</h2>
There&rsquo;s been a lot of noise about ChatGPT since it was made available to the public for free in November 2022. What sets it apart from other AI models &ndash; according to ChatGPT itself &ndash; is its ability to understand context and generate responses that are relevant to the conversation in a human-like way. In other words, it can &lsquo;think.&rsquo; It can create new content and ideas, and even write essays, scripts and poems. In fact, some of the leading names in tech recently penned an open letter calling for a six month pause on AI experiments, stating "Contemporary AI systems are now becoming human-competitive at general tasks."
Not surprisingly, skilled professionals, from content creators to SEO specialists, are feeling vulnerable. And the latest version, GPT-4, which launched in March 2023, looks set to make everyone from web developers to lawyers nervous too. In fact, automation will impact all workers across all sectors, with one in four jobs at risk. Forrester predicts that, by 2030 1.5million jobs will be lost in Australia <a title="test" href="https://www.forrester.com/press-newsroom/forrester-automation-will-cause-australias-job-market-to-shrink-11-by-2030/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Australias job market to shrink by 2030</a>, and by 2040, <a href="https://www.forrester.com/press-newsroom/forresters-future-of-jobs-forecast-12-million-jobs-will-be-lost-to-automation-across-europe-by-2040/">12 million jobs will be lost in France, Germany, Italy, Spain, and the UK</a>. In the US, <a href="https://financesonline.com/jobs-lost-to-automation-statistics/">39 million people could lose their jobs by 2030</a>.
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<h2>How do I use ChatGPT to work more effectively?&nbsp;</h2>
At Impellam Group, our approach is human first, augmented by technology. It&rsquo;s important to utilize advantageous technology. For example, we&rsquo;ve invested in a digital process automation platform, to take care of our more repetitive tasks so our employees (we call them Virtuosos, because they make the difference) can focus on higher value ones like building relationships with our customers and candidates. In one instance, a Virtuoso was spending 80% of their time answering supplier emails. By automating responses to common queries, we&rsquo;ve reduced this to 90 minutes a week. Pamela Beard, SVP Technology &amp; Project Management, Guidant Global, says: &ldquo;People find no pleasure in a lot of repetitive work. By using the process automation platform, we&rsquo;re making the lives of our fellow team members better and their jobs more interesting.&rdquo;
We&rsquo;re also embracing automation and personalisation so we can provide a more responsive and engaging experience for candidates. Alexa Bradbury, Global Marketing Director, Guidant Global, explains that we use chatbots in high-volume recruitment programmes to bring efficiencies to first-round screening &ndash; for example, by filtering out those without a right to work and self-enabling administrative tasks such as interview scheduling. When it comes to saving time and money, the stats speak for themselves. &nbsp;The latest recruitment technology allows advanced automation and personalisation at scale, resulting in an average of 12% more placements per recruiter, 34% more submissions per head, and 8.5 days less time to fill. More importantly, recruiters are using this time to focus on developing relationships with the most qualified candidates, resulting in 64% higher fill rates&nbsp;and a 21% increase&nbsp;in redeployment.
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<h2>How does ChatGPT improve the candidate experience?</h2>
As well as enabling more time to be spent with candidates, AI can also improve the overall candidate experience. Darren Topping, Director of Solutions and Insight for Lorien UK commented, &ldquo;Our research into a positive candidate journey has shown that the right technology will benefit candidates as well as our clients. Things like real-time status updates of application progress, enabling applications to be created quickly and allowing candidates to rate their recruitment experience through various stages of the project can be achieved using AI and provide us with valuable data that will help us measure candidate satisfaction.&rdquo;
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<h2>What are the limitations of ChatGPT?</h2>
But AI technology such as ChatGPT has its limitations. Charlotte Horton, Head of Innovation and Insight, Impellam Group, says: &ldquo;We&rsquo;ve not seen a technology that can replace the emotional engagement that our people have with our customers and candidates. We buy services from people we like and people we trust; we can&rsquo;t (and don&rsquo;t want to) replace that.&rdquo;
Ryan McMahon, President, Lorien, agrees. He&rsquo;s been here before. The online job boards were going to be the end of recruiters; except they weren&rsquo;t and we&rsquo;re still here. He says: &ldquo;People want to communicate with people &ndash; especially about a job, something you spend 40 hours a week doing.&rdquo;
Technology is an enabler, but it can&rsquo;t form relationships. It can&rsquo;t listen, or question, or gather insight. It can&rsquo;t engage with customers to understand their problems and come up with a solution that best suits their needs. What AI can do is manage high volumes of work and at pace. It can automate tasks such as building resumes and creating job offers. It can make us more productive in carrying out these tasks, or it can free us up to use our human skills to focus on more rewarding work.
Of course, a number of current jobs in today&rsquo;s market could be described as repetitive &ndash; more than a third of them<a href="https://www.forrester.com/blogs/twenty-five-percent-of-europe-5-jobs-are-at-risk-from-automation-12-million-jobs-will-be-lost-by-2040/"> &lsquo;involve little complex thinking, judgment, or human interaction&rsquo;.</a> &ndash;. According to McKinsey, up to <a href="https://www.mckinsey.com/featured-insights/future-of-work/australias-automation-opportunity-reigniting-productivity-and-inclusive-income-growth">21 million people in Europe and 5 million in Australia.</a>may have to leave <a href="https://www.mckinsey.com/featured-insights/future-of-work/the-future-of-work-in-europe">declining occupations.</a>And in the US, nearly <a href="https://www.mckinsey.com/featured-insights/future-of-work/the-future-of-work-in-america-people-and-places-today-and-tomorrow#section-header-2">40% of jobs are in occupations that could shrink by 2030</a> Even if your job is safe, you can expect your day-to-day activities to change. McKinsey&rsquo;s 2017 analysis of occupations found that, in 60% of jobs, at least <a href="https://www.mckinsey.com/featured-insights/future-of-work/jobs-lost-jobs-gained-what-the-future-of-work-will-mean-for-jobs-skills-and-wages">30% of activities could be automated.</a>
But to suppose that technology is coming for our jobs misses an important point: by 2030, <a href="https://www.mckinsey.com/featured-insights/future-of-work/the-future-of-work-in-europe">Europe will have 20 million fewer people of working age.</a> Not only that, the World Economic Forum predict there will be 150 million new technology jobs created over the next five years, and by 2030<a href="https://www.weforum.org/agenda/2022/10/why-are-young-people-not-preparing-for-the-jobs-of-the-future/"> 77% of roles will require digital skills.</a> Charlotte explains: &ldquo;Ultimately, there aren&rsquo;t enough people in the workforce with the right skills to do the work. The robots aren&rsquo;t replacing humans; they&rsquo;re helping us to work smarter and do more.&rdquo;
So, fear not, with the right investment in both technology and people, robots can help us create a world of work that is more productive and rewarding than ever before. At Impellam we make sure people make the difference. Together, we can deliver a world where you&rsquo;ll always have exceptional people doing exceptional work.
ChatGPT is just one of the many tools impacting how we live and work&hellip;
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<h2 dir="ltr">Is ChatGPT part of the Metaverse?&nbsp;</h2>
Although ChatGPT isn&rsquo;t necessarily a part of the metaverse, AI technology similar to it plays a big part in the virtual world. The potential is unlimited. Literally. The metaverse will allow us to be in two (or more) places at once: to pursue an alternate career in an alternate reality, selling skills augmented by AI. In the metaverse, an avatar can produce and sell content while the real-life person sleeps. If it sounds out of this world, that&rsquo;s because it is, but it has practical applications for business in a world where we&rsquo;re beginning to embrace the global marketplace &ndash; and it could be the solution for remote working.
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<h2>&ldquo;Write For Us&rdquo; Technology will accelerate change &ndash; and bring new challenges for people to solve</h2>
AI like ChatGPT needs data centres and data centres need renewable energy &ndash; and they both need people to design, build, manage and maintain them. Ryan expects to see these sectors expand, alongside cyber security, as Lorien, our digital, transformation and technology recruitment brand, staffs the next generation of AI technology. In fact,&nbsp;worldwide employment in<a href="https://www.weforum.org/agenda/2023/01/renewable-energy-transition-green-jobs/"> renewable energy is set to grow by more than 38 million jobs by 2030.</a>
And it&rsquo;s not only <a href="../../../../../../customer-solutions">STEM skills</a> that will be in demand either. Social and emotional skills such as entrepreneurship, initiative taking and leadership, and higher cognitive skills including creativity and critical thinking, will also be sought after.
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<h2>What is the potential of ChatGPT Recruitment? Opening up world(s) of talent and breaking down job definitions</h2>
Remote working has already opened up a world of talent, and new digital tools are helping to remove bias from the recruitment process and increase access to opportunity. Add the metaverse to the mix and what do you get? That means 24/7 access to worlds of talent &ndash; a supersized gig economy that augments your core workforce. As organisations automate or outsource more tasks, we&rsquo;ll see less defined job roles and lots of appetite for skills mapping. Talent will flow to work, enabling people to focus on their expertise &ndash; and technology will play a role in helping organisations to understand employees&rsquo; skill sets and behaviours and how to utilise them.
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<h2>What limitations does ChatGPT have?</h2>
Technology is only as good as the humans behind it &ndash; not to mention the humans using it too. AI draws its data from content produced by people, which means it&rsquo;s as flawed as those who created it. It might be misinformed, or biased, or both, and it requires human intervention to lead it in the right direction. As a research tool, ChatGPT is helping people to generate content in a more efficient way. Alexa explains: &ldquo;It helps our writers to do their research into the market quickly, but it&rsquo;s definitely not a silver bullet. It&rsquo;s a content aggregator, not original thought: we need to sense check it, make sure it&rsquo;s fit for purpose and put our own stamp on it.&rdquo;
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<h2>How do I get the most out of ChatGPT as an employer?</h2>
Digital natives embrace new technologies, and as more of them enter the workforce, they&rsquo;ll bring this acceptance &ndash; and expectation &ndash; with them. Employers competing for talent will need to engage with these people who&rsquo;ve grown up online &ndash; and AI will enable organisations to keep up with demand for content.
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ChatGPT and its impact on the future of work and recruitment. Learn more about the future of work and recruitment from industry experts, along with insights on technology and its limitations, and how technology will help us be more productive and help shape our roles.

ChatGPT - What is the future of work and recruitment

<h2>Ramadan Mubarak&nbsp;to our colleagues, customers, candidates and all who celebrate!</h2>
<div class="x1e56ztr xisnujt" style="color: #050505; background-color: #ffffff; margin-bottom: 8px;">At Impellam, we want everyone to be able to bring their authentic self to work.&nbsp;&nbsp;We are often asked by clients how they can support their teams during Ramadan, so we have pulled together a guide of our suggestions.</div>
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Here are 5 of our top ways -&nbsp;
1. Check-in
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Ask all of your team if any of them are intending to observe Ramadan - ask how they could be best supported
2. Be flexible
Where possible, offer flexible working times - or offer working from home
3. Be mindful
Avoid business functions that involve food and drink. Try to host these&nbsp;events outside of Ramadan dates
4. Consider the timing of work meetings
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Late afternoon meetings could be avoided when energy levels may be low due to fasting
5. Outside of work
Be flexible with annual leave requests to celebrate Eid
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You can read our full guide with suggestions <a href="-/media/e4d5f6a0d5e34f71b7fcf348883f5b90.ashx">here</a>
<div class="x1e56ztr xisnujt" style="color: #050505; background-color: #ffffff; margin-bottom: 8px;">We wish those observing a comfortable fast and all a blessed Ramadan!&nbsp;Assalamu alaikum wa rahmatullahi wa barakatuhu (May the peace, mercy and blessings of God be upon you)</div>
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Ramadan Mubarak to our colleagues, customers, candidates and all who celebrate! We are often asked by clients how they can support their teams during Ramadan, so we have pulled together a guide with some suggestions.

Guide to helping team members during Ramadan

At Impellam Group, we have a proud heritage of supporting the military community and the broader defence sector. We have a talented and ever-growing community from the Armed forces in our Group, and a dedicated employee-led Business Resource Group, IM Military, for our veterans.
Earlier this month, IM Military, organised an event for our signing of the UK Armed Forces Covenant. We are proud to have formally signed, showing our commitment to continue to support the Armed Forces Community.
Simon Blockley, CEO of Global Managed Services, said of the signing, &lsquo;At a brand level, Carbon60, Lorien, Comensura and Guidant Global are already signed up to the Armed Forces Covenant. By elevating this support to the group level, we will be able to have a bigger impact on the Military community through a louder unified Impellam voice. Not only ensuring Impellam supports and treats the Armed Forces community with fairness and respect but by influencing our extensive client base to do the same.&rsquo;
At Impellam we are committed to creating an inclusive and diverse culture built on trust. We look forward to building on our support as a Group and providing greater impact on the Armed Forces Community.

At Impellam Group, we have a proud heritage of supporting the military community and the broader defence sector.

Impellam signs Armed Forces Covenant

SRG announced the appointment of Andrew Turner to the role of Managing Director.
Turner joins SRG to execute the strategic and commercial leadership of the business, reporting in to Impellam&rsquo;s STEM portfolio CEO Kelly Morton. Turner will drive SRG&rsquo;s strategic vision and direct the development of new services and client offerings, while strengthening SRG&rsquo;s people-centric business culture.
Commenting on the appointment, Kelly Morton, STEM Portfolio CEO at Impellam Group, said: &ldquo;Andrew has an amazing and award-winning record of success. He understands what is needed to help our clients to build better businesses with the specialised talent SRG are experts in finding. I look forward to working with Andrew to establish and elevate our STEM recruitment and I&rsquo;m confident in his ability to continue SRG&rsquo;s mission in building tomorrow&rsquo;s world through powerful partnerships&rdquo;.
Andrew Turner, Managing Director SRG, said: &ldquo;Having enjoyed a career with Impellam for a number of years, I am looking forward to beginning my journey with Kelly and SRG. SRG&rsquo;s dedication to empowering individuals and STEM businesses to enhance the now and shape the future is not only inspiring, but crucial to match the ever-evolving needs of the STEM industries. I believe SRG&rsquo;s established talent network and partnership model places us in a unique position to solve the issue of futureproofing talent pipelines in scientific businesses across the world.&rdquo;
Turner joins SRG following an established career in strategic and commercial leadership for some of Impellam&rsquo;s global brands, most recently in the Asia and Pacific Regions. As Executive Director for Medacs, Global Medics and Litmus Workforce Solutions, Turner oversaw a full-scale business transformation including significant expansion of sales and operational functions to standardise business practice and streamline cost bases.

SRG announced the appointment of Andrew Turner to the role of Managing Director.

SRG appoints Andrew Turner

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The twelfth annual list highlights the top 100 influencers in the staffing and workforce solutions industry whose work significantly impacts the workforce ecosystem.
We&rsquo;re delighted that Claire and Brian have been named and recognised for their incredible work within Impellam Group.
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A big congratulations to Impellam North America CEO, Claire Marsh and Guidant Global COO, Brian Salkowski, who have been named on SIA&rsquo;s North America Staffing 100 list for 2023.

SIA's Staffing 100

As part of our ongoing drive to help Ukrainian refugees to find work in the UK, we held a special event for Impellam colleagues with Ukrainian national Nataliya Mykolska. Nataliya is a member of DATTALION, a not-for-profit organisation run by Ukrainian women to help document the war in Ukraine.
Hundreds of employees tuned in to hear about Nataliya&rsquo;s experience of the war. They learned about the work she is doing with DATTALION, the struggles faced by displaced Ukrainians when they arrive in a new country and what we can do to help them find work and settle.
Nataliya also explained how we can support Ukrainians still living in their home country through organisations such as&nbsp;<a href="https://www.supportukraine.uk/">supportukraine.uk</a>&nbsp;or through&nbsp;<a href="https://war.ukraine.ua/donate/">the official website of Ukraine</a>.
Following the launch of our Jobs for Ukraine scheme earlier this year, we&rsquo;ve received thousands of applications from Ukrainian nationals looking for work &ndash; and we need your support to find them roles.
If you can help, email jobs4refugees@impellam.com. All profits from placements will be donated to International Red Cross.
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As part of our ongoing drive to help Ukrainian refugees to find work in the UK, we held a special event for Impellam colleagues with Ukrainian national Nataliya Mykolska

A special event with Ukrainian national Nataliya Mykolska

What&rsquo;s better than beating a world record? Beating your own world record!
That&rsquo;s what Guidant Global&rsquo;s Stephen Salmon has done. He completed the 2022 London Marathon in two hours, 56 minutes and seven seconds. It&rsquo;s the fastest marathon time for a participant in a non-racing wheelchair &ndash; and over 22 minutes fastest than his previous Guinness World Record of three hours 18 minutes and 15 seconds, which he set last year.
What&rsquo;s more, Stephen raised another &pound;3,642 for Whizz-Kidz, which funds wheelchairs, equipment and services for young wheelchair users. And we&rsquo;ve matched funds donated by Stephen&rsquo;s colleagues too.
As a wheelchair user, Stephen understands how important it is to empower young wheelchair users to be independent. While serving as a Royal Engineer in the British Army in his mid-20s, he suffered from an illness that resulted in him needing a wheelchair &ndash; and abruptly ended his military career. He&rsquo;s been volunteering for Whizz-Kidz since 2018 and has raised over &pound;15,000, wheeling 3 marathons. He says the charity played a key role turning his life around.
He says: &ldquo;Achieving the personal goal of setting new Guinness World Records has been made more meaningful for me by being able to support Whizz-Kidz at the same time. Through my association with the charity, I&rsquo;ve added a greater purpose to the life experience that resulted in me becoming a wheelchair user.&rdquo;
Stephen joined Guidant Global in 2019 and is now Senior Marketing Executive. He is co-lead of IMAble, our employee-led group for disability and mental health, and as a Disability Inclusion Specialist, he is helping to drive our disability inclusion strategy and shape best practice towards disability confident recruitment.

Guidant Global&rsquo;s, Stephen Salmon, completed the 2022 London Marathon in two hours, 56 minutes and seven seconds. It&rsquo;s the fastest marathon time for a participant in a non-racing wheelchair.

Stephen breaks world record

This is the second instalment of a two-part blog series on the widening skills gap, which turns the spotlight on UK STEM. View part one, &lsquo;Are you losing out on extraordinary talent? Consider a skills-based approach to recruitment and redeployment?&rsquo; <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/you-losing-out-extraordinary-talent-consider-approach-penny-queller/?trackingId=7slTSrGdEIDPEC85D31JKw%3D%3D">here.</a> 
The UK economy has hit the headlines for all the wrong reasons over recent weeks, and unsurprisingly, employer confidence is cooling. Even before this, the number of job vacancies in the UK fell by 3.6% in July to September 2022 &ndash; the third consecutive quarterly fall. But with 1,246,000 vacancies still available, this number was still 450,000 (56.6%) higher than before the pandemic, and nearly 117,000 (10.3%) above the level of a year ago.<a href="file:///C:/Users/laura.eustace/AppData/Local/Microsoft/Windows/INetCache/Content.Outlook/P6E0P54U/Article_talent-shortage_181022%20FINAL.docx#_ftn1" name="_ftnref1">[1]</a>
Some sectors are feeling the talent squeeze more than others. According to the BBC, there were more than two million UK job vacancies in tech last year, more than any other labour area. <a href="file:///C:/Users/laura.eustace/AppData/Local/Microsoft/Windows/INetCache/Content.Outlook/P6E0P54U/Article_talent-shortage_181022%20FINAL.docx#_ftn2" name="_ftnref2">[2]</a> And a report by Tech Nation, published in June this year, says tech roles now make up 14% of all job opportunities in the UK, up from 11% in 2019.<a href="file:///C:/Users/laura.eustace/AppData/Local/Microsoft/Windows/INetCache/Content.Outlook/P6E0P54U/Article_talent-shortage_181022%20FINAL.docx#_ftn3" name="_ftnref3">[3]</a>
As a specialist recruitment and workforce solutions provider, we have first-hand experience of the talent shortages affecting our clients across the UK, and we&rsquo;re working with them to find new ways to plug the skills gap, especially in high-value, vital STEM occupations.
Technology talent shortages 
Lorien, our technology and digital specialist brand, has a large portfolio of clients in financial services &ndash; a sector that has been going through a digital transformation. This transformation accelerated during the pandemic as the workforce became remote, and customers moved to digital and cashless payments and mobile banking.<a href="file:///C:/Users/laura.eustace/AppData/Local/Microsoft/Windows/INetCache/Content.Outlook/P6E0P54U/Article_talent-shortage_181022%20FINAL.docx#_ftn4" name="_ftnref4">[4]</a>
Managing Director David Gettins explained that the demand for tech people has increased as everyone from retail to financial services companies look to improve the customer experience. He said: &ldquo;It&rsquo;s no longer just IT companies recruiting tech people: everyone is. And it&rsquo;s not just the big players either; even the smallest organisation is now going digital. Companies need those skills to create new digital products, reduce operating costs and prevent cybercrime.&rdquo;
It&rsquo;s an additional pressure on an already competitive market in which the talent pool is smaller too. With our homegrown workforce lacking the technical skills and experience required, and the UK no longer recruiting talent from APAC and Eastern Europe, the need is being met, at least in part, by workers from India and Pakistan.
Life sciences and engineering 
And it&rsquo;s not just technology experiencing the skills squeeze &ndash; other areas of STEM are finding recruitment and retention of quality talent equally challenging. According to the UK Commission for Employment &amp; Skills, 43% of science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM) vacancies are hard to fill.<a href="file:///C:/Users/laura.eustace/AppData/Local/Microsoft/Windows/INetCache/Content.Outlook/P6E0P54U/Article_talent-shortage_181022%20FINAL.docx#_ftn5" name="_ftnref5">[5]</a> Audrey McCulloch, Operations Director of SRG, our life sciences, engineering and clinical recruitment specialists, explained that Covid had led to an unprecedented demand for biological scientists, and while the testing requirement has receded, vaccine developers are still needed. She said: &ldquo;We&rsquo;re seeing fewer individuals coming from European countries and that&rsquo;s creating a skills shortage.&rdquo;
The root of the skills gap is education. Although there has been an increase in STEM undergraduates over the past few years, only 24% of graduates in STEM subjects are known to be working in a STEM occupation six months later,<a href="file:///C:/Users/laura.eustace/AppData/Local/Microsoft/Windows/INetCache/Content.Outlook/P6E0P54U/Article_talent-shortage_181022%20FINAL.docx#_ftn6" name="_ftnref6">[6]</a> and two-fifths of employers cited a shortage of STEM graduates as a key barrier to recruiting appropriate staff.<a href="file:///C:/Users/laura.eustace/AppData/Local/Microsoft/Windows/INetCache/Content.Outlook/P6E0P54U/Article_talent-shortage_181022%20FINAL.docx#_ftn7" name="_ftnref7">[7]</a> Audrey also points to a decrease in the number of students doing industry placements as part of their degree, as well as a number choosing to go back into further education.
And it&rsquo;s not just in biological sciences. According to Audrey, the chemicals industry is facing a &lsquo;retirement cliff&rsquo;, and with many due to retire in the next five to 10 years, the candidate pool is being squeezed at both ends.
So, what can we do to reduce the skills gap?
For David, it starts with education. &ldquo;We need to focus on technology,&rdquo; he said, pointing to the technology colleges and universities of China, India and Eastern Europe.
Getting girls on board is crucial too. Lorien has partnered with TechGirls to raise awareness of tech careers among schoolgirls. As part of this partnership, the team spoke to pupils in Manchester and London about the opportunities available at one of our well-known retail clients, from product designers and product owners to UX designers. &ldquo;It opened their minds,&rdquo; said David. Lorien is also using a tool to make sure job adverts and job specifications are gender neutral.
SRG supports client engagement with universities, and it&rsquo;s working with one client to promote its apprenticeships and industry placements to future talent. Another client is investing in employee training to plug the skills gap &ndash; not only helping to tackle the problem but aiding retention too. &ldquo;Individuals who go through on-the-job training tend to be a lot more loyal,&rdquo; explained Audrey.
Retraining employees whose jobs are at risk is another way to meet the skills need &ndash; particularly those jobs at risk from the very digital transformation that is driving the demand for tech talent. For example, companies are moving away from project management to more agile methodology, with smaller teams working across a business to deliver new products more quickly. So, why not reskill and retain the project managers?
As for the current job market, with everyone after the same talent, companies must stand out from the crowd to attract talent. Clients are reviewing their compensation and benefits package, with cost-of-living bonuses and share options among the methods being used to attract and retain staff. Lorien has seen average permanent salaries for technology hires increase by 17% since the pandemic, compared to the first half of 2019.
Employers have to be more flexible too. They must be open to remote working, contract recruitment, and hiring candidates those whose skills and experience might not meet the job specification but who have the capability to grow. David said: &ldquo;We are having to think differently when we&rsquo;re putting teams together. Fortunately, our clients are open to new ways of doing things &ndash; in fact, they were among the early adopters of hybrid working. And as our business covers the whole of the UK, we can give our clients access to talent pools throughout the UK.&rdquo;
Audrey is also seeing flexibility in a sector that has been more rigid in the past. &ldquo;We&rsquo;re talking to clients and asking them to consider, do people have to be on site? Do they have to be based in the country? Some of the big pharmaceutical companies in the UK previously said &lsquo;no&rsquo; to remote working, but now they&rsquo;re realising they don&rsquo;t need to have all staff on site.&rdquo;
Finally, and perhaps most importantly of all, in today&rsquo;s disrupted talent market a brand&rsquo;s value proposition is key to attraction. According to research conducted by Gartner, a strong employee value proposition (EVP) can reduce the compensation premium by 50%, decrease annual employee turnover by just under 70% and increase new hire commitment by nearly 30%.<a href="file:///C:/Users/laura.eustace/AppData/Local/Microsoft/Windows/INetCache/Content.Outlook/P6E0P54U/Article_talent-shortage_181022%20FINAL.docx#_ftn8" name="_ftnref8">[8]</a> And with more than a third of employees willing to quit their job if their employer does little or nothing to fight the climate crisis &ndash; rising to over half (53 per cent) of people aged between 18 and 24 years old<a href="file:///C:/Users/laura.eustace/AppData/Local/Microsoft/Windows/INetCache/Content.Outlook/P6E0P54U/Article_talent-shortage_181022%20FINAL.docx#_ftn9" name="_ftnref9">[9]</a> &ndash; it&rsquo;s clear that a company&rsquo;s mission, purpose and values are what attracts candidates to employers &ndash; and what keeps them there. David agreed that those clients with an attractive EVP are easier to recruit for &ndash; which is why both SRG and Lorien have been working with clients to understand and promote their value proposition. He added: &ldquo;Money is still a key driver, but purpose is the number one.&rdquo;
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If you need help attracting and retaining the right people, contact Impellam Group.
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This is the second instalment of a two-part blog series on the widening skills gap, which turns the spotlight on UK STEM. View part one, &lsquo;Are you losing out on extraordinary talent? Consider a skills-based approach to recruitment and redeployment?&rsquo; here.

Strategies for closing the STEM skills gap

With more Ukrainian refugees entering the UK, one of Impellam Group&rsquo;s own has recently welcomed a Ukrainian refugee under the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/guidance/apply-for-a-visa-under-the-ukraine-sponsorship-scheme" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Ukraine Sponsorship Scheme</a>. Choosing to remain anonymous, they share their experience on finding someone to sponsor and being prepared for their arrival.
<h4>It was something we always wanted to do.</h4>
My partner and I have previously considered opening our home up to people in need, but the timing had not been right for our family before. Sheltering a person in need can have a significant impact on your household. We wanted to wait until our children were mature enough to understand such an undertaking and handle the emotional aspects involved.
Now that they&rsquo;re older, we felt compelled to help. After all, we would want someone to help our family if the roles were reversed.
<h4>Finding someone to sponsor.</h4>
We had to use our initiative to find out how we could sponsor and host a Ukrainian refugee in the UK as we didn&rsquo;t have any Ukrainian connections beforehand. We found Oleksandra (not her real name) through a forum for musicians.
Alternatively, the mobile app, <a href="https://nextdoor.co.uk/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Nextdoor</a>, is a great resource for connecting with your local neighbourhood, and more importantly, finding a Ukrainian community in your area. Facebook groups are also a great way to connect with that community.
<h4>Our search for someone to sponsor.</h4>
While doing our search, we tried to look out for someone who had an interest in music so they would feel more comfortable in our home. Our family is musically inclined so we felt it would be a great way to bond if we couldn&rsquo;t communicate through a common spoken language.
Oleksandra happened to be a piano teacher and also had a great command of English so that made the connection easier to build. We initiated a few Skype calls at first so we could all to get to know each other a little better. The majority of the refugees are women and children, and sadly, they are also the ones most at risk.
<h4>Learning more about each other.</h4>
While we didn&rsquo;t ask too much about her current situation, we did check in on the kind of skills and work experience she had (so we could support her to find work in the UK), if she had any contacts in the UK and shared links to our local area so she could familiarise herself with it.
It was important we informed her of our home dynamic (such as if we had pets or young children), as well as the type of living quarters she&rsquo;d receive (such as if she would have a shared or private bathroom or a lock on her door) so she could know what to expect.
We created a WhatsApp group to share photos of our home with her so she could see where she would be staying. It was a great way to communicate as she was able to ask us whatever she wanted to before arriving.
<h4>Speeding up the application process.</h4>
Once we knew we wanted to sponsor Oleksandra, we submitted the paperwork online through the UK Government website. It could take weeks for the visa to get approved, so we wrote to our local MP who ultimately helped accelerate the application process. You will need to upload passport documents of anyone over 18 living in the household as well as downloading an invitation letter to share with the refugee.
<h4>Preparing for Oleksandra&rsquo;s arrival.</h4>
Some refugees may arrive with minimal belongings. There is always the likelihood that they may arrive with nothing, so I prepared essentials such as toiletries, feminine products, a dressing gown, extra clothes, transport apps and a working sim card. You may also want to set up a WhatsApp group introducing them to their local Ukrainian community.
Each refugee will receive a one-off &pound;200 credit card from the government when they arrive which they can use to spend on getting supplies. As a sponsor, you&rsquo;ll receive &pound;350 a month as a &ldquo;thank you&rdquo; from the government to contribute towards the extra costs involved in having another person in your home.
While Impellam Group were great at letting me work flexibly while I helped Oleksandra settle in, you may want to request time off with your employer as you&rsquo;d need time to show them around the neighbourhood and organise other items they might require.
<h4>Be patient, empathetic and respect their space.</h4>
Prior to Oleksandra&rsquo;s arrival, we spoke with mental health professionals on how we could support her. The best advice we received was to not ask too many questions and give her as much space and time as she needed.
It was important that she was allowed to adjust to a new life in her own time and that we didn&rsquo;t push her for details about what she had been through. We took a step back and let her talk to us when she felt comfortable.
You could never comprehend what a refugee has gone through, so we were mindful that Oleksandra may not be ready to talk about her experiences or what she has gone through in recent months.
<h4>In the three weeks since her arrival, Oleksandra has settled in really well.</h4>
She has made some new friends and has found work here. She is finding her place in our house and is sharing her culture with us, as well as learning from ours. My family and I are humbled to be able to support Oleksandra and will do everything we can to assist her during her time in the UK.

With more Ukrainian refugees entering the UK, one of Impellam Group&rsquo;s own has recently welcomed a Ukrainian refugee under the Ukraine Sponsorship Scheme and they share their experience on finding someone to sponsor and being prepared for their arrival.

Sponsoring Ukrainian refugees in the UK: Everything you need to know

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<li>Danny Cohen to lead STEM human capital solutions delivered in Lorien, SRG, and Bartech across North America as Managing Director of the STEM portfolio</li>
<li>Tracy Monsour appointed SVP, Marketing, North America in newly developed US-based marketing function</li>
<li>Impellam North America has been recognized by Forbes in the categories for Best Executive, Professional, and Temporary Recruitment Firms, among only 22 of 455 companies to have ranked on all three lists.</li>
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We are delighted to&nbsp;announce today the appointment of Danny Cohen as Managing Director, STEM, North America and Tracy Monsour as SVP, Marketing, North America. Cohen and Monsour both report into Claire Marsh, CEO, Impellam, North America.
Cohen has direct oversight and is responsible for driving strategy across the Impellam STEM portfolio, including the Lorien, SRG, and Bartech divisions, working closely with the respective brand presidents.
Monsour leads marketing and communication activities across all Impellam brands in the US and Canada, including Bartech, Corestaff, Lorien, and SRG.
&ldquo;It&rsquo;s a really exciting time for Danny and Tracy to join Impellam, as they&rsquo;ll play integral roles in the ongoing, rapid growth of our business in North America,&rdquo; commented Claire Marsh, CEO, North America, &ldquo;We&rsquo;re also honored to be one of a very select few companies recognized by Forbes as leaders in executive, professional, and temporary recruitment. Our reputation is set to continue to rise with the appointment of Danny and Tracy. Recruiting two people of their stature demonstrates the magnitude of our ambition and our commitment to delivering excellence across all areas of our business. We have a world-class leadership team in place, and I can&rsquo;t wait to see what we can deliver together for our clients and candidates.&rdquo;
Danny Cohen, Managing Director, STEM North America, &ldquo;I am thrilled to join Impellam. Community is important to me, and in Impellam I have found a community of like-minded people enthusiasts who embrace originality, agility, and doing the right thing. A great passion of mine is in finding pathways for everyone into the STEM industry and I&rsquo;m delighted this ethos is shared by Claire and our team.&rdquo;
Tracy Monsour, SVP, Marketing, North America added, &ldquo;Impellam has some of the most respected staffing brands in the market, and I am proud to work for a company that puts trust and people at the heart of everything they do. The leadership team values creativity and collaboration, so I am looking forward to working together to deliver bold new campaigns for our brands.&rdquo;
The news of Cohen and Monsour&rsquo;s appointments follows the recent announcement that Ann Bookout has joined as Global Head of Culture and Fulfillment for Impellam Group.
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Danny Cohen
Cohen started his career&nbsp;in&nbsp;recruitment in&nbsp;Europe over&nbsp;20&nbsp;years ago, working via&nbsp;many specialist brands within the&nbsp;SThree&nbsp;Group.&nbsp;He moved to Amsterdam in 2005 eventually leading all STEM contract brands across Benelux and France before relocating to the&nbsp;US where he was promoted to&nbsp;Computer Futures&rsquo;&nbsp;Head of&nbsp;Americas.&nbsp;Away from his day job,&nbsp;Cohen&nbsp;sits on a&nbsp;number of&nbsp;diversity&nbsp;and&nbsp;tech&nbsp;boards; he is the co-founder of&nbsp;Breaking&nbsp;the&nbsp;Glass,&nbsp;a leading&nbsp;professional program for&nbsp;women&nbsp;in&nbsp;the&nbsp;tech community&nbsp;and their allies;&nbsp;and board member at both 50/50 Women Board and the San Diego Tech Hub,&nbsp;a&nbsp;partnership to help under-served and under-represented communities get jobs in&nbsp;technology.
Tracy Monsour
Monsour has significant executive experience in the field of marketing and communications. She has spent most of her career working in and around the human capital industry and has a passion for developing and mentoring young professionals. She started her career working for Bernard Hodes Group and during that 15+ year tenure, rose to SVP and co-head of national sales; and later held roles in TMP Worldwide (now Radancy) and most recently in Randstad. At Randstad she rose to become the Global Head of Content, Thought Leadership and Enterprise Insights where she headed a team that was responsible for driving share of voice for the company across all relevant media platforms, with a focus on engaging enterprise client companies. Monsour was also instrumental in developing the women&rsquo;s mentorship program for Randstad that fosters and develops early-to-mid career women in achieving professional growth and fulfillment.

Impellam has announced today the appointment of Danny Cohen as Managing Director, STEM, North America and Tracy Monsour as SVP, Marketing, North America. Cohen and Monsour both report into Claire Marsh, CEO, Impellam, North America.

Impellam North America announces executive hires and prestigious Forbes recognition

We are pleased to announce&nbsp;the appointment of Ann Bookout to the position of Global Head of Culture and Fulfillment. Based in North America, Bookout joins Impellam Group to drive the company&rsquo;s Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (ED&amp;I) strategy, as well as the global Sustainability agenda. In addition, she will work closely with the company&rsquo;s Customer Office to support clients&rsquo; ED&amp;I needs.
&ldquo;In hiring Ann, we are further solidifying our commitment to ED&amp;I and Sustainability across Impellam Group,&rdquo; said Julia Robertson, Impellam CEO. &ldquo;Our promise to our people, clients, and candidates is that we live up to our values of inclusion and authenticity in all we do. I look forward to working with Ann to drive positive change and ensure ED&amp;I and Sustainability are at the heart of our business.&rdquo;
&ldquo;Ann has proven experience in leading change with empathy, promoting a culture of psychological safety, and shifting mindsets in large organizations. We are delighted to welcome her to the team,&rdquo; added Claire Marsh, CEO North America, Impellam.
Ann Bookout, Global Head of Culture and Fulfilment commented, &ldquo;Impellam already has a strong culture and people strategy, with equity, diversity, and inclusion at the core. I am thrilled by the opportunity to build momentum around ED&amp;I and truly innovate in how we establish Impellam as the organization for people with purpose. I am grateful to be able to work under Julia and Claire&rsquo;s leadership, knowing they are fully committed to inclusion for our people, partners, and customers. Everyone at Impellam plays a critical role our culture and sustainability of our business. I am proud to be part of the team that steers ED&amp;I through to the next stage of its journey.&rdquo;
Bookout is an experienced ED&amp;I practitioner, ally, and advocate. She spent twelve years at Accenture working in several different areas, including financial services, pharmaceutical, and HR consulting. Bookout served as the first Inclusion and Diversity Lead for the US Northeast region, driving efforts for over 10,000 employees. In 2019, she joined dentsu international to drive change and communications for their HR and business transformation, as well as to build the Americas&rsquo; ED&amp;I strategy. Bookout accelerated dentsu&rsquo;s ED&amp;I commitments and progress through strong community building and implementing a best-in-class talent development and learning strategy that propelled the cultural fluency of the organization forward.
Outside of work, she serves as the VP, Fund Development for the YWCA of Delaware and as a mentor for the University of Delaware&rsquo;s Women&rsquo;s Leadership Initiative

Bookout to drive Group Equity, Inclusion and Diversity Strategy and Sustainability Agenda

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