What's it really like to work in water?
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AMP8 is putting unprecedented pressure on the water workforce. Share your views in the 2026 Water Industry Labour Report and help shape workforce strategy.
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Frequent leadership change is transforming how organisations hire, and shaping skills against a changing political agenda.
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White Paper
Insights from policy, public affairs and corporate communications professionals, with benchmarking on salaries, skills and workforce trends.
Case Study
Expert recruitment to secure a Senior Public Affairs Manager for Southern Water.
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Civil design engineers are in short supply in the UK water industry. Our consultants explain how IR35, incentives, and proactive hiring can help address the talent gap.
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The Water White Paper centralises regulation and restores the Chief Engineer role, but without a workforce strategy, the sector may struggle to deliver real progress.
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Explore how the Autumn Budget 2025 affects UK recruitment, with rising employment costs, targeted sector investment, and strategic hiring guidance.
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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, 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.
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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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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.