MD Simon Roderick covers good recruitment practices, next gen networking and the rise of contractors.…


Improvement, urgency & AI – Market Update Feb 25
Market update from Fram’s MD Simon Roderick – some thoughts on AI in recruitment, improved market in financial services and…
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Financial Services talent outlook for 2025 – Market Update Jan 25
Despite newspaper headlines, firms in the sector seem to be laying the groundwork for a promising start to the new…
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Out of the tunnel and into the light! Market Update Dec 24
As we approach the end of 2024, I feel optimistic that we may finally be out of the tunnel and…
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A Reflective Mood – Market Update Nov 24
As we approach the end of 2024, many of us will naturally find ourselves in a reflective mood.…
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Choose your leaders wisely – Market update Oct 24
The clients who have seen beyond the short-term and who have focused on their long-term vision have always outperformed the…
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Market Update Sept 24 – Prisons, pylons, and hopefully some hope?
I never thought I’d write a newsletter with that title, but in the last few years we seem to have…
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Go on the B of the Bang – Market Update Aug 24
On the Olympics, an improving market, and the importance of onboarding & integration.…
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Jiggling and Differentiation – all very 2024? Market Update June 24
If I worked in HR or Talent, my advice would be that where possible select people with the right values…
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It’s no longer ‘better the devil you know’ – Market Update May 24
It may not feel like UK financial services is in a purple patch, but the UK continues to be Europe’s…
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Succession – Market Update Apr 24
MD Simon Roderick on the Norwegian wealth fund, podcasts & the importance of succession planning.…
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It could soon be a good time to be a job seeker – Market update Easter 24
I’ve been quite vocal about 2023 being a difficult year for the financial services industry. However, I am happy to…