In the rapidly evolving landscape of the financial services industry, particularly within the Private Equity (PE) sector, the advent of artificial intelligence (AI) and other technological innovations is not just reshaping business models but also fundamentally altering the fabric of human resources (HR) management. The intention of this article is to illuminate the profound implications…

February 22, 2024 Read more >

An increasingly connected and socially conscious world has sent a clear message to business: do your part or face the heat. The numbers show this, as 9/10 FTSE100 firms now tie their CEO pay to ESG metrics (environment, social, governance). We explore how board members themselves have experienced ESG in our new exclusive survey of Chairs…

February 22, 2024 Read more >

In 2023, the EU Parliament introduced Directive 2023/970 to “strengthen the application of the principle of equal pay for equal work or work of equal value between men and women through pay transparency and enforcement mechanisms”. The most eye-catching elements of the Directive include: Job applicants having the right, before an interview is held, to…

February 21, 2024 Read more >

When we talk about how much an employee earns, it’s important to look beyond the numbers. The correlation between employee benefits, wellbeing initiatives and business performance is clear.  Well-designed benefits and wellbeing programmes play a key role in building a workplace culture, but they also drive performance. Core objective of executive remuneration policy are to…

February 21, 2024 Read more >

The COVID cataclysm changed the world – and the boardroom – perhaps forever. Three years later, we explore how COVID has changed the workplace as seen in our new exclusive survey of Chairs and NEDs – Life in The Boardroom 2023/24. In our 2021/22 report, at median, 11 out 12 yearly meetings were held online,…

January 29, 2024 Read more >

2023 Private Equity landscape in UK/Europe: 2023 has proven to be a year of correction for European market in terms of deal value figures after an unprecedented level of activity in both 2021 and 2022. Despite the fund count hitting its lowest point in over a decade, PE fundraising was at nearly record levels in…

January 29, 2024 Read more >

Private equity firms generate value through their portfolio of investments. But, investment choices driven by financial and portfolio optimisation decisions can underestimate the impact of human capital on the success of achieving the firm’s strategy for growth.  This article by new MM&K partner, Chris Leonard contains his thoughts and insights, based on first-hand experience. Stating…

January 29, 2024 Read more >

We are thrilled to announce Christopher Leonard as the newest member of our team, taking on the role of Operating Partner. With a rich career spanning over three decades, Christopher stands out as a strategic HR professional. He has a proven track record of collaborating with Chairs and CEOs across the globe, spearheading corporate strategy…

January 25, 2024 Read more >

Webinar ‘How to Incentivise ESG Performance? Global and Local Trends 2024′ February 8, 2024 14.00 – 15.00 (GMT) Details Join us for an insightful webinar with speakers from the global firms of the GECN Group, including MM&K, the UK partner firm. Drawing on insights from a recent GECN global study, this webinar will focus on…

January 25, 2024 Read more >

On 22 January, the FRC published an updated UK Corporate Governance Code (FRC Code), following publication last November of the QCA’s revised Corporate Governance Code (QCA Code) . The 2024 FRC Code is a cut-down version of the revised code the FRC had initially intended to publish. Its principal focus is on companies’ internal controls.…

January 25, 2024 Read more >

Organisations that recognise the link between employee wellbeing and business success will find themselves on a brighter path. It’s not about fluffy initiatives; it’s about a strategic shift that puts people’s wellbeing at the heart of a thriving business. This article goes beyond the typical ‘wellbeing checklist’ to propose five actionable strategies, rooted in the…

January 24, 2024 Read more >

The Quoted Companies Alliance (QCA) has published a new version of its Corporate Governance Code (QCA Code) on 13 November 2023. The revised QCA Code which will apply for financial years beginning on or after 1 April 2024 (with a grace period of 12 months). The QCA Code is followed by most AIM companies and…

January 24, 2024 Read more >