InFocus: Rethinking Talent Acquisition

26/10/2017
Welcome to the latest edition of psd InFocus. This edition offers our usual eclectic mix of interesting topics by interesting people which we hope you will find enjoyable and enlightening. There is a definite theme to these articles, rethinking our approach to talent acquisition.
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We kick off with a fascinating and enlightening piece by John Levell about neurodiversity and how it should be informing your diversity and inclusion agenda, and driving competitive strategy.

Peru Principal Consultant, Ashley Pick shares his views on the recruitment and retention challenges facing the Retail Banking Sector – competition, diversity and Brexit to name just a few.

Finally James Radford, CEO of the Cheque and Credit Clearing Company, takes a look at the unprecedented ratio of change sweeping through the Banking Sector and what prospective employers are looking for.

At psd we continue to make good progress, reinforcing our position as leading global search and selection specialists in our chosen markets. We are very proud to have been awarded some of the most high profile and challenging positions in our specialist markets, and equally proud of our completion rates on these assignments.

Finally, I would like to thank our many clients around the world for their continued support, and a special thank you to those of you who have contributed to this edition of psd InFocus.

Articles

Rise of the Chief Neurodiversity Officer

John Levell from The Levell Partnership talks about dyslexia and how neurodiversity can drive innovation and transform organisations.

The Talent Dating Game: How Retail Banks Can Become the Employer of Choice

Ashley Pick from Peru Consultancy looks at how retail banks can address the skills gaps they are facing, and become an employer of choice.

The Secret of Change

James Radford looks at the unprecedented ratio of change sweeping through the Banking Sector and what prospective employers are looking for.

About the author

Francesca Robinson

Executive Chair

Francesca has been Executive Chair of psd group since 2010 and is responsible for the company’s strategy and leadership. Francesca has over 30 years’ experience running both public and private recruitment businesses. She led the successful management buyout of psd group in 2010.