Industry article

The Middle Eastern conflict, energy volatility and what it means for recruitment in the energy sector

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Lauren Maddocks
May 12, 2026 · 7 mins read

Geopolitical volatility is reshaping hiring in the energy sector. This article explores how policy, corporate affairs and leadership capability demands are evolving in response.

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Industry article

AMP8: Year 0 — A Slow Start with High Stakes

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Adam Cave
May 05, 2026 · 8 mins read

What we're hearing about AMP8 doesn't match the official narrative. Stalled programmes, draining talent, and the workforce crisis the sector must confront.

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Industry article

Why the water industry must look beyond its own talent pool: and where to find transferable skills

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Bradley Haworth
Apr 22, 2026 · 4 mins read

With AMP8 driving £104bn of investment, the water industry faces a critical workforce shortage. Discover why relying solely on sector-experienced talent is no longer viable, and which adjacent industries offer the transferable engineering, project delivery and leadership skills needed to meet rising demand.

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Ministry of Defence UK Industry article

Solving the UK defence engineering skills gap

Discover why engineering skills shortages are impacting UK defence and what strategic, long term action is needed to rebuild capability and secure future talent.

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Chris Nelson
Feb 26, 2026 · 4 mins read
A senior Industry Engineers or technician inspection pipe circular. Industry article

April 2026: What Companies Hiring Contractors Need to Know

From April 2026, PAYE and NIC liability may shift to agencies or hiring companies if umbrella providers fail to comply. Understand your risks and how a compliant recruitment partner safeguards your business.

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Adam Cave
Dec 09, 2025 · 5 mins read
River in Norfolk Broads, UK Industry article

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.

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Gemma Garcia Gamble
Oct 13, 2025 · 4 mins read