Category: Thought leadership

Executive summary In this article, Nick Ward explains how reward complexity grows rapidly as high-growth, investor-backed businesses scale. He highlights how evolving incentive plans, inconsistent pay decisions and increasing governance…

Executive summary In this article, Lucy explores how the Reward function is moving from a behind-the-scenes support role to a core strategic lever for performance, cost management and retention. Drawing…

Executive summary In this article, Taylor Vigano shares his perspective on the Tier 1 vs Tier 2 HRIS debate, exploring how organisations can choose the right system for their size,…

Executive summary In this article, Chris Tuckerman explores why HR Operations and Infrastructure have become critical drivers of enterprise value rather than back-office support functions. Drawing on Catalyst’s work with…

Executive summary: In this article, Elspeth explores whether HR is truly investing in its own growth at the pace today’s organisations require. As traditional providers like the CIPD struggle to…

Executive summary Private equity value creation now hinges on a strong people strategy as much as it does financial planning. This article explores how HR leaders and Operating Partners drive…

Relocating for work – whether to a new city or internationally – can feel like a complete unknown.  There is research, paperwork, planning, and negotiation, topped up with the emotional…

As I take the next step in my career by joining Catalyst Partners, I’ve found myself reflecting on the journey that led me here, from aspiring professional golfer to recruitment…

Artificial Intelligence is no longer an emerging trend; it’s reshaped – and currently reshaping – how HR functions operate, evolve, and deliver value. From performance management to bespoke and hyper-personalised…

Employee expectations evolve fast, and organisations need more than instinct or ‘walking the floor’ to shape workplace culture and drive retention. Data is emerging as a crucial asset – one…