Insights
Perspectives on leadership, growth and what comes next
At Jefferson Locke, our insights reflect the conversations we are having with founders, CEOs and boards around growth, leadership and strategic change. Drawing on real-world experience, market intelligence and commercial perspective, we explore the issues shaping ambitious businesses today, from senior leadership and organisational effectiveness to strategic search, M&A and changing market dynamics.
Our perspectives are designed to inform, challenge and support better decision-making.
We look beyond surface-level commentary to examine the choices, risks and opportunities that can materially influence business performance and long-term value. Whether exploring leadership priorities, growth challenges, market shifts or strategic transactions, our thinking is grounded in practical experience and commercial relevance. By combining insight, experience and informed interpretation, we aim to give leaders greater clarity on what is changing, what matters and what to do next.
The Business Wasn’t Broken. The Founder Was.
From Pyramids to T‑Shapes: How AI and Consultancy Culture Are Reshaping Agencies
The Hybrid Work Tug-of-War: Navigating Employer & Employee Expectations in 2025
Workplace inclusivity: what it is, why it matters – and how to achieve it
Don’t order spaghetti for lunch….
Resilience training – why your business needs it
Just can’t get the staff? UK recruitment bounces back for Q3
Hybrid working is here to stay – are you prepared?
What To Do If You Think You’re Overqualified For The Job
How To Manage Increasing Hire Costs
Tips On Choosing The Right Career
What should you do when given a counter offer?
How to escape the interview loop
Tips for those who are recruiting
Employers: Are You Truly Focused On Your Staff?
The impact on brand reputation within the hiring process
Is work-life balance even possible?
Net New Business Isn’t a Tap: Why Agencies Need a More Consistent Approach to Growth
The Decisions That Shape Businesses
Audit First. Grow Faster: Why Brand Intelligence is the New Growth Strategy
Embracing Change: The Key to Thriving in Uncertain Times
The SME Executive Hiring Challenge
Impact of working from home on gender equality
The pandemic’s B2B marketing landscape is here to stay
“Accepting a Counter offer – Big Mistake, HUGE ….”
Fears over COVID’s long-term impacts on UK SMEs
Should You Be ‘Future Proofing’ Your Marketing Career?
Why Interviews Don’t Always Lead To Job Offers
How to get headhunted
Employer Reference myths busted
Have CV builders had their day?
Is a bad degree result really the end of the world?
Should You Be Looking At An Employee’s Social Media Page?
Life after redundancies and what you should do next
Company Culture – why does it matter?
The Atlantic is getting smaller for B2B agencies
The Death of the “Like-for-Like” Hire
The Quiet Rise of Ageism and Why Experience Is Still the Best Investment You Can Make
Jefferson Locke: 2024 in Review and Outlook for 2025 and Beyond
Coaching: One size does not fit all
The power of the P word
A company is NOT a family
Rise in mergers and acquisitions hints at post-COVID recovery
Is working from home the future and if so, what is the real cost to businesses
What Does Your Company’s Online Presence Say About Your Employment Brand?
Why You Should Be Calculating Employee Turnover
Expanding Your Talent Seeking Business Overseas
Business-to-Human marketing 101
The Importance of the Candidate Journey
So you didn’t get the job. What’s next?
The Impact of Remote Work