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I never imagined I’d be talking publicly about menopause - especially not the kind that arrives early after cancer preventative surgery. When I had surgery last year due to a high cancer risk, it threw me into menopause at a time when my focus was on leading teams, growing a business, and holding my place at the boardroom table. What followed was a journey I wasn’t prepared for - physically, emotionally and professionally. Balancing leadership expectations while navigating the changes in my own body was something no one had ever spoken about. Today, in my role at HW People I help shape and support high-performing teams, and I see first-hand how much leadership is influenced by what’s happening behind the scenes in people’s lives. The more we talk about it, the more space we create for others to lead authentically, without fear or silence. That’s why this conversation with Fiona McKay for The NOPAUSE™ Career Conversations means so much to me. Fiona and I sat down to talk honestly about what it really means to lead during a period of personal change - the identity shifts, the career crossroads and how to stay visible and influential when you don’t always feel like yourself. This isn’t a surface-level conversation about symptoms, it’s about leadership, resilience and redefining strength in the moments that test you most. 🎙️ Menopause Behind Boardroom Doors in The NOPAUSE™ Career Conversations goes live on Friday 17th October 2025 at 10:00am. It’s a conversation for every business leader - not just those in recruitment, its about performance, visibility and the value of honesty in leadership. Save your seat today! 👇Link below to join👇 https://lnkd.in/eYmGtFqE

Great to see our team at the Building Societies Association Conference, the leading event for the building society and mutual sector. Representing HW Group at the event will be: - Pascale Gara, Head of Chair/NED Practice, HW Global - Julia Collings, Director, HW Global - Lorraine Robertson, Director, HW Interim Solutions We're excited to gain insights from the incredible speaker line-up and reconnect with industry peers. If you're attending, we'd love to say hello! #HWGlobal #HWInterimSolutions #BSAConference2025 #Leadership #MutualSector #FinancialServices #ExecutiveSearch #InterimLeadership

We’re proud to see our HR Practice Lead, Louise Ellis, taking the main stage at The Watercooler & The Office 2025 tomorrow in London. She’ll be joining the brilliant Dr. Caitlin Chasser to explore ‘The Cost of Sleep’ - a vital conversation on how sleep affects workforce wellbeing, performance, and business outcomes. It’s a reminder that sleep isn’t just a personal issue - it’s a strategic one. This event brings together thought leaders reimagining the future of work, culture, and wellbeing - and we’re excited to be part of it. 📍 The Watercooler & The Office 2025 🗓 May 7 - 8 | London Olympia 🎤 Louise Ellis x Dr. Caitlin Chasser 🎟 Free tickets: https://lnkd.in/dndwDRYz If you're attending, come and say hello - Louise would love to connect with others driving positive workplace change. #FutureOfWork #WellbeingAtWork #SleepAndPerformance #TheWatercooler2025 #HWGlobal

Investing in leaders when your business is still in the midst of growing can sometimes seem like a hard decision to make. But as your team grows, so do their needs. ambitions and challenges. Meaning your time is in even shorter supply. Appointing a HR leader to support you and your business is an investment that can add real value to you and your team. In this short video, Louise Ellis shares the tangible benefits the right HR leader can bring. If you want to find out more, get in touch with Louise Ellis.

Fingers out - Ears in. The best advice that our NED lead Pascale Gara can give to anyone transitioning from an Exec role to a Non Exec one. Changing your approach to problem solving, taking more of a coaching role and providing challenge to senior leadership teams within an organisation are all key attributes that NED's need to have finely tuned. If you are thinking of embarking on your NED journey, come speak to Pascale. With decades of experience, and a robust network that is needs NED support, Pascale can help you get ready for your first NED role.

Congratulations to Zebra People on their B Corp certification! #Bcorp #peopleplanetprofit

Getting the right person in place as your first HR leader can often be one of the most difficult appointments. From understanding and implementing employment law, through managing absence and performance to ensuring that there is plenty on offer to retain the most talented individuals, the HR role is wide reaching and complex. Thankfully, Louise Ellis, our head of HR practice is on hand to help you determine exactly what you need to get started. Check out our latest blog that helps you understand the difference in HR skills from large corporate to medium sized, fast growing organisations and speak to Louise and the team to find out how we can help you get it right. https://lnkd.in/eSRpUJfs

Appointing your first HR leader is a big step for many owner-founders, not least because protecting the culture, and then handing it over for others to build on, is often the most difficult part of the journey. But how do you know who the right person is to lead your people function? And how do you find the perfect blend of senior leadership skills mixed with the key HR skills you need to help support your growing business? Louise Ellis is on hand to explain exactly what you need to look out for with this first important hire.

HW Global are delighted to be exclusively partnering with Manchester United to appoint a Corporate Finance Director. As a key member of the senior leadership team, this role will play a crucial part in shaping the clubs financial strategy, driving business growth and operational excellence to help build a sustainable future for the club. For a confidential discussion, please reach out to Harry Spetch or click the link below to apply.

80% That's the percentage of new years resolutions that have failed by Valentines day every year. If your 2025 plan was to explore the next stage of your Executive career, then be the 20%. Pascale Gara is here and ready to help you through your journey from Exec to NED - with decades of experience, a wide network of opportunities and the common sense and pragmatic approach that only she can deliver, why not get in touch. To find out more about why we think 2025 is the Year of the NED, take a look at our blog on the matter too. https://lnkd.in/eSQYTvtV