Waste Management, Logistics, and the Truth About Headhunting
Newman Stewart
Global Executive Search | Talent Advisory | Consulting & Psychometric Assessment Services
How Our Clients Are Contributing To The Circular Economy In The UK.
The circular economy is a hot topic in the realm of sustainability. Many of the clients that I work with are involved in some way with furthering the development of the circular economy in fascinating and innovative ways.
What Do We Mean By The Circular Economy?
The circular economy is a model for reducing waste to a minimum. It involves sharing, leasing, reusing, repairing, refurbishing and recycling existing materials and products for as long as possible. In this way the lifecycle of products can be prolonged.
At a household level, taking clothing as an example, this can mean selling or donating old items instead of sending them to landfill, learning to repair worn or torn fabric to prolong the life of a garment, or leasing clothing for a special occasion which you may only wear once.
At an industrial level, there are many methods for contributing to waste reduction, including improved recycling sorting methods, reuse of waste products from manufacturing processes, or increasing efficiency of processes to minimise waste products altogether.
Waste Management And Logistics: Synergies And A Shared Outlook
As a Director at Newman Stewart, I have a view over the whole industrial sector in the UK. But my specialism and passion lie with Waste Management and Logistics.
At first glance, these two industries have very obvious differences, but I am seeing increasing synergies between the two, and am often able to apply learnings across both sectors to assist my clients.
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What Is Headhunting?
By John Tilbrook
One of the first questions we’re all asked when we meet people is ‘what do you do?’ If I answer this question with ‘I’m a headhunter’ it’s often met with a blank look, or an enquiry about whether I can get the questioner a job. So, what is headhunting, and how does it differ from “traditional” recruitment?
Terms like headhunting, executive search and talent acquisition tend to be used fairly interchangeably within the industry, so it’s important to understand what a recruiter actually does, not just what they call themselves.
Not all recruitment roles are created equal, and there are pros and cons of the different types of approaches. For example, at Newman Stewart we only work on mission-critical, retained assignments, and we are usually headhunting when we do it.
What Is Headhunting?
Headhunting, often referred to as executive search or talent acquisition, is a specialised form of recruiting that focuses on identifying and engaging individuals with specific skills, experiences, and leadership qualities.
At its core, headhunting is a highly targeted recruitment approach focusing on finding top-tier, high-performing talent, often for senior-level positions or niche roles that require a specific skill set.
Headhunters are expert researchers, networkers and relationship builders. We identify high-potential, top performers who are often not actively seeking new opportunities.