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Q1 2025 Market Update As we approach the end of Q1 2025, the UK job market presents a mixed picture. While there are ongoing challenges, we’re also seeing positive signs of stability and increased hiring activity in internal communications. Some industries are...

The Biggest & Best Global Survey of IC & EX Specialists is Back for 2025 For the second year running, we’re proud to support the Gallagher Employee Experience & Communication team in bringing you State of the Sector 2025: the most comprehensive global...

After nearly 18 years leading Comma Partners, our founder and Managing Director, Virginia, is stepping back from front-line recruitment. From April 2025, Andy Macleod will officially take the reins as Managing Director while also becoming a shareholder in the...

Out with the blue, on with the blonde! Like many, I am not a fan of Mondays. I recall one job where I dreaded the working week ahead, let alone the lengthy five day a week commute, which was normal at that time. Leaving for work in the dark and freezing January...

As the year draws to a close, I'm pleased to share our final Comma Partners market update for 2024. I started these brief 5 min summaries back in the summer and have appreciated the positive feedback. I was even invited to deliver one live at the IABC Turbocharge...

After hearing many stories over the last 18-months of roles being pulled, offered to internal candidates at the last minute or processes taking an age to complete, it was very refreshing to recently work at pace with a highly motivated client to fill an Interim Head...

Thank you to the IABC UK & Ireland for inviting our colleague Andy to share a valuable market update with conference attendees on Thursday 7 November. Andy and the panel covered a range of pressing topics impacting the current recruitment landscape. Here are some...

📢The 2025 State of the Sector survey is NOW LIVE! For IC specialists globally, State of the Sector is THE definitive annual internal communications report. Data drives decisions: we can’t count the number of times we’ve referenced the findings from last year’s survey...

It's been a busy week for us! Thank you to everyone for giving Matt Gibbs such a warm welcome to Comma Partners this week. Andy also celebrates 10 years in recruitment this week, sharing "it's awesome to be a part of this incredible team as we do our very best to...