Former editor and people leader who writes on careers, hiring, and the changing UK job market. James Thompson has supported candidates across sectors, with a focus on clear language and fair process.
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LeadershipMar 5, 2025
There are many variations of passages of Lorem Ipsum available, but the majority have suff...
ByEDL Team
What hiring managers in the ...
Policy & lawMar 5, 2025
Across sectors, we are seeing a stronger focus on clear communication, ownership, and the ...
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The first 30 days: how to bu...
Policy & lawMar 5, 2025
Early credibility comes from listening, turning up prepared, and delivering a small, visib...
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Salary bands: what “DOE / co...
Equity & inclusionMar 5, 2025
Where a range is not published, the employer is often benchmarking against a band. Ask whe...
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Leadership when you are not ...
Career adviceMar 5, 2025
Clear proposals, data where it helps, and visible follow-through on small things—those beh...
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Dealing with rejection: feed...
Workplace & wellbeingMar 5, 2025
Some employers give useful feedback, many do not. The skill is to end with one improvement...
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Inclusion in recruitment: wh...
Career adviceMar 5, 2025
A structured process reduces bias by focusing on the same job-related criteria for every c...
ByEDL Team
From career change to offer:...
Workplace & wellbeingMar 5, 2025
A practical plan starts with a skills map, then a short project that proves the skill in p...
