Breaking the glass ceiling: What’s stopping women reaching the C-suite?
Despite women making up a significant proportion of the finance profession, they remain starkly underrepresented at CFO and FD level. In this article, Jenny …
Better Hires, Less Hassle. Why Retained Delivers More
Here’s why a deposit-led search model for recruitment typically leads to better results – for both the client and the …
Yorkshire Business Podcast: Jenny Martin on women, finance and the senior leadership gap
Before heading off on maternity leave to have her second child, our Director Jenny Martin sat down with Chloe Wallace from One Source …
How to Structure Your CV as a Senior Finance Professional
Each week at Headstar, our team of consultants scan through hundreds of CVs from senior finance professionals. Do they read …
Breaking the Glass Ceiling: How Can We Empower More Women to Aspire to Director Positions?
When recruiting CFOs, it’s not uncommon to notice something surprising: shortlists are often unintentionally male-heavy. Yet, one level below – …
Thinking Flexibly: Do You Need Full-Time Hours or Just Full-Time Results?
One of the most common priorities raised by candidates – especially working parents – is flexibility. It’s no longer just …
Better Hires, Less Hassle: Why Retained Delivers More
When you’re filling a role that’s business-critical, specialist, or sensitive, the way you recruit matters just as much as who …
How to Structure Your CV as a Senior Finance Professional
In senior finance recruitment, first impressions matter – and your CV is still one of the most important tools for …
Breaking the Glass Ceiling: Empowering More Women to Aspire to Director Positions
In many finance teams, there’s a balance of men and women in the more transactional roles and middle management – …
Thinking Flexibly: Do You Need Full-Time Hours or Just Full-Time Results?
Flexibility at work isn’t just a perk anymore – for many professionals, it’s essential. For employers, it can open doors …