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Murray and the recruitment market in 2024
This blog outlines some of the highlights from the past year at Murray as well as our predictions for hiring trends in the recruitment market in 2024
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EDI at Work: Progress, Patchiness and Payoffs
Anna Kelly
Oct 01, 2025 · 6 mins read
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.
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Policy and Public Affairs in the Age of AI: Responding to the Fastest Policy Disruption in a Generation
Anna Kelly
Jul 08, 2025 · 6 mins read
Artificial Intelligence is rapidly reshaping the UK policy landscape. This article examines its growing role in regulation, political strategy, and public affairs—and highlights what professionals need to know to stay informed and relevant.
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What sectors will see raised demand for policy and public affairs professionals?
Anna Kelly
Oct 24, 2024 · 4 mins read
Find out how the election has shifted demand for policy and public affairs professionals
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Case Study
Energy UK | Case Study
For over a decade, we've placed key hires across Energy UK’s policy and communications teams. Our inclusive, strategic approach involved deep engagement with Energy UK’s culture, attending industry events, and navigating challenges like Covid, Brexit, and an organisational restructure Download the full case study!
Lauren Maddocks
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Why ESG for employers will be so important in 2024
This blog outlines why ESG is so important for organisations in terms of brand reputation and enabling them to become more attractive employers
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AI in EDI – What employers need to know
This blog looks at the growth of artificial intelligence and how the technology can benefit employers that are looking to boost their diversity, equality and inclusion efforts
Case Study
Renewable UK | Case Study
Since 2021, we've supported RenewableUK during a period of significant growth and increased demand for renewable energy. Learn how our dedicated retained recruitment approach helped RenewableUK thrive in a competitive market by downloading the full case study.
Anna Kelly
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How political changes could shift demand for public policy professionals in financial services
This blog looks at the potential impact of political changes in the UK, how the arrival of a Labour government could impact demand for public policy professionals in the financial services sector and what this will mean for experts operating in this field.
Anna Kelly
Oct 16, 2023
Industry article
Public Policy Recruitment – What are the latest trends?
This blog looks at some of the latest hiring trends in public policy recruitment, how these are likely to change in the coming years and how demand for skills will impact professionals working in this area
Case Study
Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders | Case Study
Since 2016, we've partnered with the SMMT. Despite challenges in finding technically adept candidates, our tailored approach led to nine successful permanent placements, including economists and niche tech policy roles. Learn more in the full case study.
Lauren Maddocks
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What the introduction of new transport initiatives means for public policy professionals
This transport-focused insights article looks at the impact of new eco-friendly initiatives on skills demand and hiring within the public policy arena, and highlights why an understanding of climate change science has never been more important for professionals working in the field.