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by Claire Gray - December 18, 2025

The new year is the perfect moment to reset your working habits, refresh your routine and sharpen the skills that help you thrive in a remote environment. As flexible and hybrid working continue to shape the modern workplace, professionals need digital-first capabilities that boost productivity, strengthen collaboration and support long-term career growth.

by Hetty Woyka - December 16, 2025

This year, we’ve continued our support of Astriid - our charity partner dedicated to improving working lives for people with chronic illness - through ongoing fundraising and awareness initiatives. A highlight has been our conversation with Pippa Stacey, Astriid’s Communications Consultant and founder of @LifeofPippa.

by Claire Gray - December 09, 2025

As the Christmas break creeps closer, managers across the country are preparing their teams for a festive-season slowdown. But for remote teams, the holidays introduce a unique set of challenges: staggered annual leave, disrupted routines, and the looming temptation of shopping online during working hours… purely hypothetically, of course.

by Hetty Woyka - December 04, 2025

National Tree Week is the UK’s biggest annual celebration of trees and a reminder of how vital they are to our ecosystems, communities and future. As technology continues to power modern recruitment, we’re more conscious than ever of the environmental footprint that comes with a fast-paced, digital-first industry.

by Tray Durrant - December 02, 2025

As your trusted recruitment partner, we know the budget announcements from 26 November last week stirred up a mix of relief, uncertainty and a bit of head-scratching in our industry. On one hand: no dramatic “tax disaster,” which soothed some nerves. On the other: creeping cost pressures, shifting employer behaviour, and tougher budget headwinds for staffing firms.

by Claire Gray - November 27, 2025

Networking doesn’t just happen online, and it certainly doesn’t pause for the festive season. In fact, Christmas is one of the best times of the year to strengthen your professional relationships, both on LinkedIn and in person. With end-of-year events, office parties, industry gatherings and a general boost in goodwill, there’s no better moment to expand your network with ease.

by Claire Gray - November 18, 2025

The festive season may be famous for mince pies but it’s also one of the best times of the year to take on a temporary work role. Whether you’re a student home for the holidays, a recent school leaver building confidence, or an experienced professional seeking seasonal flexibility, Christmas temp jobs offer far more than just a short-term paycheque.

by Tray Durrant - November 13, 2025

In today’s job-market jungle, where hundreds (sometimes thousands) of applications flood for a single vacancy, leveraging artificial intelligence wisely can be the difference. Here’s how you can use AI tools smartly, and with authenticity, to steal the spotlight.

by Tray Durrant - November 06, 2025

AI is accelerating rapidly in the administrative space, not in a theoretical future tense, but in day‑to‑day workflows right now. From inbox prioritisation to first‑draft content creation, many business support professionals are already quietly integrating AI tools into their daily routines.

by Claire Gray - October 30, 2025

As we close Employee Ownership Month, it’s an ideal moment to reflect on how aligning individual goals with organisational strategy drives both employee growth and business performance.

by Tray Durrant - October 22, 2025

Explore the latest UK recruitment trends and salary benchmarks for 2025, including updates on business support, EA and PA roles from Bain and Gray.

by Claire Gray - October 17, 2025

Discover why diversity in the workplace matters, how to promote equality and inclusion, and how organisations like Astriid are helping businesses create more accessible and inclusive cultures for people with disabilities.

by Emily Bain - October 09, 2025

When businesses embed innovation into their culture, they gain a competitive edge, attract and retain talent, and stay resilient in times of change. In short: creativity fuels the ideas, innovation makes them real, and businesses reap the benefits.

by Claire Gray - October 02, 2025

Thinking of joining an employee-owned company? We recently made the transition ourselves, and it’s already transforming how we work, collaborate, and celebrate success. We sat down with Tara, our Employee-Owner Council Chair, to answer the big questions about what employee ownership really means.

by Claire Gray - September 22, 2025

Employee turnover is more than an HR headache - it’s a drain on morale, productivity, and your bottom line. Recognition, on the other hand, is retention rocket fuel. Here are five practical, high-impact ways to show appreciation and help your best people stick around.

by Claire Gray - September 15, 2025

Discover what temp work is, how it benefits workers and employers, and how temp agencies operate. Explore flexible, short-term job opportunities today.

by Tray Durrant - September 11, 2025

Artificial Intelligence isn’t just changing the way businesses hire - it’s changing the experience for both employers and job seekers. At Bain & Gray, we’ve embraced AI not to replace the human touch (we know that’s irreplaceable), but to enhance the experience for everyone involved.

by Claire Gray - September 04, 2025

Heading back to work after the summer holidays? Discover practical tips to get back into full swing, ace back-to-work interviews, and boost productivity this September.