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Adam Cave's Speech on Addressing the Workforce Crisis in Water and Sanitation: Insights from a UNESCO Webinar

Adam Cave, Founder & Managing Director of Murray McIntosh, spoke at a UNESCO webinar on workforce challenges in water and sanitation. He highlighted strategies for building resilient, future-ready teams through agility, mentorship, and cross-sector collaboration.

Gemma Garcia Gamble

Oct 20, 2025 · 5 mins read

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CMA’s PR24 Verdict: A Wake-Up Call for Workforce Strategy in Water

The CMA’s PR24 redetermination highlights the need for water companies to optimise workforce strategy. Discover how strategic labour deployment can drive resilience, efficiency, and sustainability in a capital-constrained sector.

Gemma Garcia Gamble

Oct 13, 2025 · 4 mins read

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EDI at Work: Progress, Patchiness and Payoffs

Explore the state of equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI) in UK workplaces. From gender pay gaps to LGBTQ+ visibility, disability participation and neurodiversity, this article examines progress, setbacks and the policies, economics and recruitment practices shaping change.

Anna Kelly

Oct 01, 2025 · 6 mins read

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Starmer’s Labour Conference Speech: What It Means for Business and Recruitment

Keir Starmer’s speech at the Labour conference laid out some clear signals for business. From tougher rules on long-term migration but more focus on youth mobility, to a push for apprenticeships and ongoing fiscal restraint, the message is simple: companies will need to invest in skills and resilience if they want to stay ahead.

Gemma Garcia Gamble

Sep 30, 2025

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How to Prepare Your CV Before Submitting to a Recruitment Firm or Company

Discover how to prepare a CV that gets noticed. Practical advice on formatting, keywords, and structure to boost your chances with Murray McIntosh.

Gemma Garcia Gamble

Sep 17, 2025

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The Post-COVID Surge in Demand for Policy and Public Affairs Professionals

Discover why demand for policy and public affairs professionals is surging post-Covid. Insights from sector conversations reveal how organisations are investing in talent to navigate regulatory change and economic uncertainty.

Gemma Garcia Gamble

Sep 09, 2025 · 4 mins read

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Why the UK Water Industry Must Invest in Communication Professionals and Better Storytelling

The UK water industry must invest in communication professionals to share positive stories, highlight environmental progress, and attract new talent.

Gemma Garcia Gamble

Aug 27, 2025 · 6 mins read

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Regulatory Reform, Regional Planning and Workforce Readiness: Employer Implications of the Cunliffe Review

The Cunliffe Review calls for sweeping reform across the UK water sector, but its success hinges on one overlooked factor: workforce readiness. This article breaks down the report’s key recommendations and delivers a frank assessment of what employers must do now to survive the regulatory and regional shake-up.

Adam Cave

Aug 07, 2025 · 6 mins read

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Why Blanket Inside IR35 Decisions Are Damaging

Blanket Inside IR35 determinations may seem like a risk-averse solution, but they can be incredibly costly. In this article, we explore how misclassifying contractors drives up costs, damages your ability to attract top talent, and reduces workforce flexibility. Backed by real-world figures, we outline how to avoid these mistakes and make compliant, role-by-role assessments that protect both your budget and reputation.

Adam Cave

Jul 29, 2025 · 4 mins read