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 >

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 >

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 >

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 >

Job vacancies maintain their historical highs and the inflation crisis ensnares both employers and employees. Thus, one of the many questions raised is just how long are employees staying in their jobs? We researched the LinkedIn pages of 772 London Stock Exchange firms for the median tenures of their staff. Our results suggest that the…

September 14, 2023 Read more >

Performance management is a process used by companies to plan, monitor, develop and evaluate the performance of their employees, teams or organisation as a whole. It is essential for enhancing employee performance and helping in the achievement of company objectives. Despite the significance of performance management, many employees see it as a waste of time…

September 14, 2023 Read more >