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At LHi Group, we&rsquo;re all about embracing adventure, both at work and in life. That&rsquo;s why, after five years with us, our LHi&rsquo;ers earn the coveted LHi Passport, allowing them to experience a week at any of our global offices.
It&rsquo;s a unique opportunity to immerse yourself in a new culture, meet colleagues from all corners of the globe, and expand your horizons.
In line with our identity statement, &ldquo;We are adventurous,&rdquo; this benefit is all about exploring, connecting, and stepping out of your comfort zone. In this series, we&rsquo;ll hear from those who have recently used th`eir LHi Passport, sharing their experiences and the impact it&rsquo;s had on them.
This time, we&rsquo;re hearing from our European Head of <a href="https://www.pipermaddox.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Piper Maddox</a> and Bristol Office Leader, <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/tomclarkepipermaddox/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Tom Clarke</a>.
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<h5 class="MsoNormal">Which global office did you choose for your LHi Passport trip, and why?</h5>
New York, the founding office of Piper Maddox globally and the official home to our all-time most successful team.
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<h5 class="MsoNormal">How was your experience? What were your thoughts on that particular office?</h5>
What an office, with huge energy and positive purpose from everyone I met.&nbsp;
It's a big office in the heart of the financial district and it was nice to see some friendly faces, especially from the old timers. I can't name everyone but thanks to those that looked out for me on day one.
Outside of the Piper Maddox team our other brands are doing some really interesting things in the way they break their markets up and build business through community groups.&nbsp;
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<h5 class="MsoNormal">Could you share some details about what you did during your time there?</h5>
I had the pleasure of sitting with and meeting our NYC Piper Maddox team. It is often that emerging trends begin in the US, and come to Europe later. Being able to meet people leading US markets in frontier technology is a brilliant insight into what is coming next to this side of the pond.&nbsp;
I also managed to catch-up in person with Mike Georgiou, Alex Cohen and Kev Cooley, some of whom I haven't met in person since 2019.
Outside the office highlights include an Irish bar, obviously. Mrs Clarke was there at the same time and we hit Broadway, got the express 50 min tour around Ellis Island and got to catch up with friends who we haven't seen for over a decade.&nbsp;
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<h5 class="MsoNormal">What was the most memorable moment of your experience?</h5>
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Genuinely could be many things, I loved the positive outlook from the NYC team.
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<h5 class="MsoNormal">What&rsquo;s your top tip that you would give someone preparing for their own LHi Passport adventure?</h5>
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I have many top tips, with two major one's.
Come to LHi Bristol with your passport. &nbsp;The 2019 happiest city in the UK. We promise you a great time.
Don't leave your laptop at Heathrow airport. And if you do, it's pointless to try to keep it secret from our business services team.
Apart from that, I had some great chats with people about their markets, ways of working, things they've been working on etc.&nbsp;Finally... If you can time it to be during quarterly pay-day and a 35 person lunch club that also helps...
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The LHi Passport Spotlight: Tom's adventure

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Relocating for a job role is a big decision. New city, new team, new way of living, it&rsquo;s not something people take lightly.
At LHi, it&rsquo;s nothing new. Internal mobility is a big part of how we grow our people, whether that&rsquo;s moving between brands, cities, or even countries, giving individuals the opportunity to build their careers in different markets.
To bring that to life, we caught up with <a href="linkedin.com/in/richardsonben/?skipRedirect=true" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Ben Richardson</a>, co-CEO of <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/10960306/admin/dashboard/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">LHi Group</a>, currently based in Los Angeles, and <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/scott-cook-xps/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Scott Cook</a>, Senior Director Client Engagement &amp; Solutions&nbsp;at&nbsp;<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/29325631/admin/dashboard/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">XPS</a>, who previously relocated from the UK, to get a better sense of what it&rsquo;s actually like.
Two very different perspectives, but both with first-hand experience of what it&rsquo;s actually like to make the move.
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<h4 class="MsoNormal">What made you decide to relocate to Los Angeles?</h4>
Ben Richardson: &ldquo;Having moved to NYC in 2015 I saw an opportunity to replicate what we had built on the East Coast over on the West Coast. We actually looked at San Francisco and Los Angeles and visited offices in both locations. We loved the culture and the talent pool based down in LA so we went with that option.&rdquo;
Scott Cook: &ldquo;Working abroad was always something I wanted to experience, and LA stood out from a travel, weather, and culture perspective. Moving from the UK, it was a chance to test myself in a new company, market, and country. It felt like the right place and the right opportunity to do it.&rdquo;
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<h4 class="MsoNormal">What&rsquo;s one thing that surprised you most when you first arrived?</h4>
Ben Richardson: &ldquo;When people think of LA they think Hollywood and Beverly hills - but I actually really enjoy some of the more low-key areas like Brentwood, Venice, Culver City. Its not all bright lights and movie stars!&nbsp;&ldquo;
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<h4 class="MsoNormal">How would you describe the LA office and team dynamic?</h4>
Scott Cook: &ldquo;The LA office is amazing. Great people, great location (2nd Street, Santa Monica), and great weather all combined perfectly. Everyone is supportive, pushes each other to do their best work, and there is a real family feel, which was important for me and my family moving from the UK.&rdquo;
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<h4 class="MsoNormal">What does a typical day look like for you in LA?</h4>
Ben Richardson: 
&ldquo;4am Wake up &amp; Online for first calls at 4:30am
UK / EU focussed for the first few hours of the day and then I work my way around the group based on time zone
I finish around 2:30ish in the afternoon - typically get outside with my dog, beach, hike, take in some fresh air
Late afternoon ill do something fitness related and then do an hour or so of work before I switch off for the day
Weekends are typically active getting out and enjoying the all year round great weather we have!!"
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<h4 class="MsoNormal">What kind of person thrives in the LA team?</h4>
Scott Cook: &ldquo;Someone who is hardworking, has a great attitude, and is willing to push themselves. Being open-minded, willing to learn, and comfortable failing forward is important. The talent in the office is strong, and many have progressed into senior roles, setting the standard for what is possible.&rdquo;
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<h4 class="MsoNormal">What are your go-to spots or favourite things to do with the team in LA?</h4>
Scott Cook: &ldquo;The lunch options are great. Bay Cities, Misfits, Elephante. Being able to be outdoors whenever you want makes a big difference. The golf courses across California are some of the best I have played, and you are within a few hours of San Diego, San Francisco, and Las Vegas.&rdquo;
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<h4 class="MsoNormal">What would you say to someone thinking about relocating to join LHi in LA?</h4>
Ben Richardson: &ldquo;Take a leap of faith, the location, environment and life style is genuinely second to none, if you work hard, apply yourself well, I genuinely dont believe there is a better place to be!
Whilst I am not allowed to have favorite offices, the LA office is somewhere so close to my heart having been part of the founding team. Our continued growth and scale of the West Coast office is incredibly important to the growth of the US and global business. It enables us to offer strong coverage across all of the US and gives us access to an extremely strong talent pool of people in LA. It also gives us the opportunity to offer an amazing work environment and city to live in to internal people that want to consider relocation. It&rsquo;s a hugely important part of the LHi Group.&rdquo;
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<h4 class="MsoNormal">Thinking about relocating to Los Angeles for work?</h4>
Relocating isn&rsquo;t always the easy option, but as both Ben and Scott highlight, it can be one of the most rewarding.&nbsp;It&rsquo;s about stepping into a different market, pushing yourself in a new environment, and building your career in a way you wouldn&rsquo;t have if you stayed where you were.
What stands out most is the combination of it all. A high-performing team, a strong market, and a lifestyle that makes the whole experience worth it.
For the people who are open to it and willing to back themselves, it&rsquo;s an opportunity that can genuinely accelerate your career forward.&nbsp;If that sounds like your next step, we&rsquo;re currently hiring entry-level talent into our Los Angeles team, take a look at our <a href="https://www.wearelhi.com/jobs#/los-angeles-ca" target="_blank" rel="noopener">open roles</a>.
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Relocating to Los Angeles for a recruitment career: What it’s really like at LHi

Join us in driving change and empowering women in the workplace.

This year&rsquo;s International Women&rsquo;s Day theme, Give To Gain, highlights a powerful idea: when organisations invest in women through mentorship, opportunity and leadership pathways, the impact multiplies.
At LHi, that principle is embedded across our business. From internal communities supporting career progression to industry initiatives that elevate women across the markets we serve, we believe meaningful progress comes from consistent investment.
Because when women are supported to grow, lead and influence, businesses and industries become stronger.
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<h4>How do we support women in leadership at LHi?</h4>
Representation matters at every level of an organisation, particularly in leadership.
When women are visible in decision-making roles, it strengthens culture, encourages confidence and creates clearer pathways for the next generation of leaders.
Across LHi, women represent 44% of our global workforce, with 36% of leadership roles (M2+) held by women. In 2025, 48% of internal promotions were awarded to women, reflecting our commitment to recognising and developing talent across the business.
But numbers alone do not drive progress. Structures that support development and visibility are equally important.
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<h4>How do our LHi-IN communities support women?</h4>
Our Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging strategy, LHi-IN, provides that structure.
LHi-IN is built around employee-led communities that bring people together around shared experiences, helping ensure different perspectives are recognised and supported across the business.
One of these communities is WIN, the Women&rsquo;s Inclusion Network, which focuses on supporting the hiring, development and visibility of women at LHi. Through peer support, open conversations and leadership visibility, WIN helps create space for confidence and career progression.
Last year, WIN leaders hosted a discussion with women across the business centred on equity in recruitment and how to confidently engage with clients on these topics, equipping teams with both perspective and practical insight.
PACE, the Parents and Carers Community supports employees balancing their careers with caregiving responsibilities. Through flexibility, enhanced parental benefits and structured progression conversations, PACE helps ensure that career growth continues alongside family life.
This support is particularly important for mothers returning to work, helping ensure they have the confidence and opportunity to continue progressing in their careers.
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<h4>How do we develop female talent in sales?</h4>
Another key initiative introduced last year is the Women&rsquo;s Sales Board (WSB).
The WSB was created to recognise the strength of female talent within our revenue teams and ensure there is clear visibility and focus on developing future leaders in sales.
Through advocacy, mentorship and leadership pathways, the board helps ensure that progression in revenue roles is intentional and supported.
Because recognising talent is only the first step, developing it is where real impact happens.
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<h4>How do we support women across the industries we serve?</h4>
Our commitment to women&rsquo;s progression also extends beyond LHi into the markets we operate in.
Through platforms such as <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/wild-women-in-law-data/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">WiLD (Women in Law &amp; Data)</a> and <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/finance-au-f%C3%A9minin-communaut%C3%A9/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Women in Finance</a>, we host events and build communities that bring women together to connect, share insight and build influence within their sectors.
Events such as Rooted in Security: Women Who Build, Break &amp; Lead provide a space for female leaders in cybersecurity to share experience, challenge industry norms and strengthen professional networks.
Alongside these initiatives, the iAM mentorship programme, spearheaded by our very own,<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/iecsimpkin/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"> Imogen Simpkin</a>, provides tailored mentorship opportunities for professionals both within and beyond LHi, connecting mentors and mentees across our wider community.
Together, these initiatives help elevate conversations around leadership, mentorship and representation across the industries we support.
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<h4>Why does investing in women matter?</h4>
International Women&rsquo;s Day is an opportunity to reflect on progress, but it is also a reminder that meaningful change comes through sustained action.
At LHi, investing in women means creating communities, building leadership pathways and supporting progression at every stage of a career.
Because when organisations give opportunity, mentorship and visibility, the return is shared across teams, businesses and industries.&nbsp;That is what Give To Gain means to us.&nbsp;And it is a commitment that continues far beyond International Women&rsquo;s Day.
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International Women’s Day 2026: Give To Gain

LHi Group&rsquo;s US offices have once again been officially certified as a <a href="https://www.greatplacetowork.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Great Place to Work&reg;</a>, marking the fifth consecutive year the business has achieved this recognition across its New York, Los Angeles, Austin and Miami teams.
The Great Place to Work&reg; Certification is awarded based on independent, confidential employee feedback gathered through the Trust Index&trade; Survey. Grounded in more than 30 years of research into workplace culture, the Great Place To Work Model&trade; evaluates key drivers of employee experience, including trust in leadership, respect, fairness and camaraderie. In short, it reflects how employees genuinely experience their workplace.
This year&rsquo;s results reinforce that strength of sentiment.
<ul>
<li class="MsoNormal">94% of employees said they can be themselves at LHi.</li>
<li class="MsoNormal">94% said people here genuinely care about one another.</li>
<li class="MsoNormal">96% described LHi as a fun place to work.</li>
<li class="MsoNormal">95% said special events and milestones are celebrated.</li>
</ul>
Together, these figures reflect a strong sense of belonging across our US teams. 
Achieving Certification five years in a row demonstrates that our culture is not driven by short-term initiatives but embedded in how we operate and how our people experience the business every day. So, what does that look like in practice?
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<h4 class="MsoNormal">A culture built on ownership, support and balance</h4>
At LHi, performance and culture are closely connected.
Support is built into the way we operate. Through our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), employees have access to confidential guidance across wellbeing, financial advice and personal challenges. When people feel supported, they are able to perform at their best.
Ownership is another defining feature of our structure. As an Employee Ownership Trust (EOT), every team member has a stake in the company&rsquo;s success. That shared model encourages accountability, ambition and collaboration, ensuring growth is collective.
We also recognise that long-term success requires balance. Early finish Fridays and two extended lunch breaks each week create space to recharge, reinforcing that sustained performance depends on energy and wellbeing.
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<h4 class="MsoNormal">Inclusion Through LHi-IN</h4>
Inclusion is a core part of our culture. Our Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging strategy, LHi-IN, is driven by employee-led communities focused on strengthening representation and support across the business.
Each community focuses on a specific area of experience, helping ensure different perspectives are recognised and valued. These include:
<ul>
<li>HEADSTART &ndash; Supporting professionals in the early stages of their careers.</li>
<li>CAN &ndash; Celebrating neurodiversity and empowering different perspectives.</li>
<li>WIN &ndash; Supporting the hiring and development of women within the business.</li>
<li>PACE &ndash; Providing a safe environment for those with dependants.</li>
<li>SEE &ndash; Focusing on sustainability, environmental and ethical responsibility.</li>
<li>POWER &ndash; Driving a proud and inclusive workplace for LGBTQ+ employees in recruitment.</li>
<li>MIND &ndash; Supporting employee mental health.</li>
<li>ROOTS &ndash; Promoting cultural diversity across our workforce.</li>
</ul>
Each community is led by representatives in both the UK/Europe and the US, helping maintain visibility and consistency across regions.
Together, they contribute to an environment where people feel supported, heard and valued.
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<h4 class="MsoNormal">Employee benefits and recognition at LHi Group</h4>
Recognition at LHi is reflected in how we celebrate commitment and achievement over time.
After three years, employees receive an additional week of holiday. After five years, the LHi Passport covers flights and accommodation to work from one of our global offices. After ten years, The Gift of Time offers a choice between a luxury watch or a one-month paid sabbatical to mark a decade with the business.
Performance is also rewarded twice a year through all-expenses-paid incentive trips. From Croatia to St. Lucia and beyond, these experiences acknowledge the drive and consistency that move the business forward.
These benefits reinforce our long-term investment in the people who shape our success.
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<h4 class="MsoNormal">A continued commitment</h4>
Being certified as a Great Place to Work&reg; for the fifth consecutive year is something we&rsquo;re proud of, but more importantly, it reflects the environment our people have helped create.
We will continue to invest in a workplace where performance is expected, support is available, milestones are recognised and individuality is respected. That&rsquo;s what the certification represents. And that&rsquo;s what we&rsquo;re committed to building every day.
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LHi Group’s US Offices Certified as a Great Place to Work® for the Fifth Consecutive Year

LHi Group ranked #35 among the UK&rsquo;s Most Loved Workplaces&reg;, recognised for its culture, employee growth, and retention.
PALM BEACH GARDENS, FL | January 2 2025 - Most Loved Workplace&reg; has announced the 2025 UK&rsquo;s Top 100 Most Loved Workplaces&reg;, celebrating organisations across the country where employees feel valued, connected, and empowered to grow. As part of the 2025 rankings, LHi Group placed #35, positioning us among the UK companies setting the benchmark for human-centred workplace culture.
The annual list recognises employers that go beyond offering jobs, instead creating environments where people are energised by meaningful work and supported to thrive, both professionally and personally.
For LHi Group, being included in the 2025 rankings reflects the culture our teams have built together across the UK, one centred on trust, collaboration, and long-term development.
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<h4 class="MsoNormal">Why LHi Group stands out</h4>
Across the UK, expectations of work continue to evolve. People are seeking purpose, flexibility, growth, and belonging, and the 2025 UK Most Loved Workplaces&reg; highlight organisations responding to that shift.
At LHi Group, collaboration is embedded in how we work, develop, and succeed together. Career development is treated as an ongoing investment, supported by trust, mobility, and long-term progression. Well-being is built into how teams work, rather than positioned as a perk or initiative.
&ldquo;This recognition once again strengthens our dedication to fostering a culture where everyone feels appreciated and motivated to excel.&rdquo; said <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikebott/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Mike Bott</a>, co-CEO of LHi Group. &ldquo;Our people are at the core of all our successes.&rdquo;
<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/richardsonben/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Ben Richardson</a>, co-CEO of LHi Group, added:&nbsp;&ldquo;It&rsquo;s always an honour and a great achievement to be recognised as one of UK&rsquo;s most loved workplace&rsquo;s. It is a testament to the culture and people first approach that we live and breathe by.&rdquo;
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<h4 class="MsoNormal">How the rankings were determined</h4>
The 2025 UK&rsquo;s Most Loved Workplaces&reg; rankings are based on direct feedback from employees. Research was carried out by Best Practice Institute (BPI) using the Love of Workplace Index&reg;, alongside sentiment analysis to understand how people genuinely experience their workplace.
The research looks at areas such as connection, collaboration, respect, alignment with values, and overall job satisfaction. Feedback is gathered across organisations of different sizes and sectors, supported by leadership interviews to provide wider context.
This approach ensures the rankings reflect real employee experience, rather than policies or promises, giving a clear, independent view of workplace culture.
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<h4 class="MsoNormal">Explore the Full List</h4>
Click&nbsp;<a href="https://mostlovedworkplace.com/uk-top-100-most-loved-workplaces-2025/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">here</a>&nbsp;to see the complete&nbsp;2025 UK&rsquo;s Top 100 Most Loved Workplaces&reg; list&nbsp;and company profiles.
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<h4 class="MsoNormal">About Most Loved Workplace&reg;</h4>
Most Loved Workplace&reg; is a global certification and recognition platform powered by Best Practice Institute. Organizations certified as Most Loved Workplaces&reg; outperform peers in retention, productivity, and customer satisfaction. Based on the Love of Workplace Index&reg;, the model is featured in the bestselling book&nbsp;In Great Company&nbsp;(McGraw-Hill, 2019).
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<h4 class="MsoNormal">About Best Practice Institute (BPI)</h4>
Best Practice Institute (BPI) is a leadership development and benchmark research organisation that partners with corporations worldwide to optimise culture, performance, and talent strategy. BPI is the exclusive certifier and research body behind Most Loved Workplace&reg;.

LHi Group recognised among the UK’s Most Loved Workplaces® 2025

Want to know how our new co-CEOs are shaping LHi’s next chapter?

The November Sessions are LHi Group&rsquo;s annual leadership programme, bringing the C-Suite together with teams across the business to reconnect in person, hear directly from leaders, and align on strategy for the year ahead.&nbsp;
This year&rsquo;s Sessions marked an important milestone for the Group, as they were the first November Sessions led by our new co-CEOs, Ben Richardson and Michael Bott. Over three weeks, the C-Suite travelled across the US and Europe, visiting offices in LA, Austin, Miami, New York, London and Bristol.
Throughout the Sessions, leaders shared open and honest reflections on performance, plans and priorities, while the co-CEOs gained first-hand insight into the culture, ambition and opportunities across the business as we look ahead to 2026 and beyond.
As the November Sessions come to a close, we sat down with Ben and Botty to reflect on the journey, the themes that stood out, and what it all means for the future of LHi.
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<h4 class="MsoNormal">What was the most rewarding part of reconnecting with each office in person?</h4>
Botty: "Every office had great energy, and there was a consistent theme of the LHi DNA running through each office floor. Nothing beats being there in person, seeing what the leaders are presenting firsthand gives us even more confidence in what&rsquo;s to come through 2026."
Ben:&nbsp;"Going around the offices and seeing everyone in person always reminds me of the exceptional talent we have across the group, being able to see the confidence, passion and commitment our brand and office leaders have was the most rewarding part of the tour for me!"
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<h4 class="MsoNormal">Did any consistent themes or insights stand out across the sessions?</h4>
Botty: "The leaders had really understood the brief well, giving us great insight into our current customer base, our plans to maximise the potential within them. Every leader delved into each Consultant / Leader, looking at areas of improvement, opportunities for bigger roles. And finally the need for everyone within LHi to be more visible, through social media, events, face to face meetings, talks, round tables, it&rsquo;s a common theme for 2026."
Ben: "With building a true LHi customer base being a key strategic pillar for 2026, there was a really clear theme of offering our customers a genuine solution based service as opposed to a transactional recruitment offering. Each leader is committed to driving our teams to lead with a consultative offering which aligns well considering we can now offer our clients: Contingent recruitment, Exec Search, Contract &amp; SOW based work, Talent and leadership advisory, Project and consulting AND Embedded / RPO services."&nbsp;
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<h4 class="MsoNormal">&nbsp;</h4>
<h4 class="MsoNormal">What did you learn or notice about the teams that surprised or inspired you?</h4>
Botty: "It&rsquo;s not a surprise, but the confidence every leader portrayed in their office or brand was awesome to see. A true belief they have the right people to push to a new level in 2026."
Ben: "I really felt that in every brand, every office and every market, that we have a HUGE opportunity to grow next year. It was apparent we are barely scraping the surface level in each of our markets and that was a very pleasant surprise."
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<h4 class="MsoNormal">Was there a particular moment or story that will stay with you from the trip?</h4>
Botty: "I really enjoyed beating the Miami team in a round of golf with Mike G, there was a lot of chat before landing, but Mike and I used all our experience to win both matches!"
Ben: "I think the full office nights out in Austin and Bristol were standouts for me. Its rare that we get the chance to spend an evening with a whole office, so I really enjoyed those evenings. Both were straight after their townhalls so it was nice to have some more 'informal' questions about the business to add to the townhall questions we had."&nbsp;
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<h4 class="MsoNormal">How do these visits tie into our goals and plans for 2026?</h4>
Botty:&nbsp;"There are absolutely vital to our plans for 2026. Every Leader across the Group now has a clear business plan to execute through 2026. It gives the board a real insight to where support is needed, biggest impact areas, and most exciting, opportunities for scale."
Ben: "These sessions are all about setting clear visions and goals for next year so they couldn&rsquo;t tie in more!"
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<h4 class="MsoNormal">Any final message to the wider business?</h4>
Botty: "All offices should be super excited for the plans presented by the leadership teams for 2026. All leaders showed the ability to reflect, articulate learns, and then provide solutions to help the business continue to scale. Many changes have taken place through 2025, so 2026 is now a year to execute our simple but effect plans, its going to be one hell of a fun year."
Ben: "Agree with Botty, I hope there is a real sense of excitement and momentum as we move into 2026. 2025 was the year of Innovation, with new roles created, new teams, new people in new seats, but we are now set up to attack 2026 and 2027."&nbsp;

November Sessions 2025: Reflections from our co-CEOs, Ben & Botty

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The LHi Passport Spotlight: A Shared Austin Adventure

At LHi, we celebrate performance in a way that&rsquo;s loud, meaningful and rooted in who we are. The Red Converse are one of the rarest recognition awards in our business, and they&rsquo;re only given when someone has delivered truly exceptional performance.
 Introduced in 2020, just six pairs have ever been awarded.
&bull; &nbsp; <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/gregorio-giuffre-37a65814a/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Gregorio Giuffre</a>, Lawrence Harvey New York &ndash; 10 placements in a single month &bull; &nbsp; <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/kimberleypasteau/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Kim Pasteau</a>, Director &amp; Head of Marketing &ndash; for creating the LHi Vision that now defines who we are &bull;&nbsp; &nbsp;<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/edwardparkeslhi/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Ed Parkes</a>, CFO &ndash; for steering us through the pandemic &bull;&nbsp; &nbsp;<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/lambertdaniel/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Dan Lambert</a>, Lawrence Harvey London &ndash; nine consecutive months of hat-trick billing &bull;&nbsp; &nbsp;<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/samanthakeay/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Sam Keay</a>, Piper Maddox New York &ndash; over $1m generated in revenue &bull;&nbsp; &nbsp;<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/sam-rosenthal-637685197/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Sam Rosenthal</a>, Piper Maddox New York &ndash; fastest C1&ndash;M1 journey and $800k billed in his first year
Each pair is stamped with the year it was earned, a permanent reminder of a standout moment in someone&rsquo;s LHi career. And this week, we added a new name to that list.
<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/dylan-weir-57079621b/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Dylan Weir</a>, welcome to the Red Converse Club.
A brilliant achievement and a moment that reflects consistency, leadership from the desk, and proper high-performance behaviour.&nbsp;To mark the moment, we sat down with Dylan for a quick Q&amp;A on what drove his exceptional year, the habits behind his success, and the behaviours he believes make the biggest impact.
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<h5>Q&amp;A With Dylan Weir</h5>
1. What does earning the Red Converse mean to you?
It&rsquo;s honestly hard to put into words what earning the Red Converse meant to me, because it&rsquo;s something I never thought I&rsquo;d actually be in the position to achieve. The feeling of receiving them is almost indescribable. I&rsquo;m someone who is fully bought into the culture and success of this company, and understanding what the Converse symbolize makes it even more special. If I had to sum it up in a few words: grateful, appreciated, and proud.
 2. Was there a specific turning point or change you made this year that really shifted your performance?
There wasn&rsquo;t a big change, really I&rsquo;ve always focused on sticking to the basics and holding myself accountable. I genuinely believe that if you master the basics day in and day out, you&rsquo;ll find success. There&rsquo;s no need to reinvent the wheel. What did make a huge difference this year was the relationships I built with senior candidates in my market. Those take a long time to establish, but once they&rsquo;re there, they&rsquo;re solid. So if I had to highlight key areas, it would be: stick to the basics, build strong relationships, and keep your mindset right.
 3. How do you approach high performance on days when you&rsquo;re not feeling motivated?
I remind myself of the days when I was grafting as hard as ever with no results, and how frustrated I would&rsquo;ve been to see myself now acting comfortable. That usually snaps me back into gear. I also think that when you&rsquo;re really lacking motivation, it helps to set one clear goal for the day, something that pushes your business forward, and commit to achieving it.
 4. Who/what has influenced your growth the most at LHi?
Leaning on my peers and senior leadership has been huge. Throughout my career, I&rsquo;ve always believed in surrounding myself with people who are better than me. I regularly lean on my manager, as well as managers outside my team, for advice and perspective.
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A huge well done again to Dylan, a brilliant achievement and a reminder of what&rsquo;s possible when consistency meets high performance.

The red converse club: Recognising outstanding performance at LHi

Looking to grow your recruitment career in New York or beyond?

From building a thriving medical device portfolio on the West Coast to relocating cross-country and stepping into a key leadership role at <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/10949908/admin/dashboard/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">SciPro</a> New York, <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/ben-neves/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Ben Neves</a>&rsquo;s journey is one of resilience, reinvention, and renewed growth.
In this interview with <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/goodhumanheadhunter/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">James Westwood</a>, Group Executive Talent Partner, Ben, VP of Business Development at <a href="https://www.sciproglobal.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">SciPro</a>, shares the pivotal moments that led him to leave a decade-long career and join LHi Group. He reflects on the cultural and operational differences he experienced moving from a US-based firm to a UK-founded global organisation, and how SciPro&rsquo;s flexible, solutions-driven model has transformed the way he partners with clients.
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Ben also discusses the impact of joining a high-performing, collaborative leadership team, the power of empathy and support in the workplace, and how relocating to New York revitalised both his personal and professional life.
Ben&rsquo;s journey highlights what&rsquo;s possible when you choose growth over comfort, and how the right environment can reignite your development, confidence, and career direction.

A cross-country career move: Ben Neves on finding opportunity at SciPro

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From early beginnings in LHi Group&rsquo;s New York startup to becoming Managing Director, USA,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/kecooley/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Kevin Cooley</a> has built a career defined by leadership, resilience, and growth.
In this interview with <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/goodhumanheadhunter/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">James Westwood</a>, Group Executive Talent Partner, Kevin shares how he helped shape one of the most successful recruitment offices in New York, developing high-performing teams, fostering culture, and leading through market challenges. He reflects on nine years of growth at LHi Group, explaining how a people-first approach and a commitment to promoting from within have driven lasting success.
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Kevin also discusses what makes New York one of the most dynamic recruitment markets in the world, how LHi&rsquo;s collaborative culture empowers new leaders, and why understanding and empathy are central to his leadership philosophy.
Kevin&rsquo;s story is a powerful example of career progression in recruitment, from consultant to Managing Director, and of what&rsquo;s possible when ambition meets opportunity.

Building high-performing recruitment teams in New York: An interview with Kevin Cooley

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This year, our Bristol office has only gone and hit their charity target again! Their incredible dedication is making a real difference in the community. We caught up with the Bristol team to hear all about their charity choice, creative fundraising ideas, and what made this year's efforts so impactful.
Here's what our chair of the Bristol committee,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamie-holmes-b47756162/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Jamie Holmes</a>&nbsp;had to say:
<h4>Tell us a bit about the charity your office chose to support, why does it mean something to you?</h4>
We&rsquo;ve been supporting <a href="https://bristolavonriverstrust.org/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Bristol Avon Rivers Trust (BART)</a> this year &ndash; a charity that protects and preserves rivers local to our office in Bristol. Rivers play such and important role in our environment, as such need protecting!&nbsp;
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<h4>What was your fundraising goal, and how did you come up with that number?</h4>
&pound;2,000 was our target from Q2 onwards. Given our target last year was &pound;2,000 for the whole year, we thought we would up the pressure and try to raise this in only three quarters of the year.&nbsp;
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<h4>Why did you pick this charity for 2025? What drew you to it?</h4>
Every year, we give the office a chance to bring fresh ideas for the Charity we are going to support. We had some great ideas, and asked the office to vote on which charity resonated the most with them. BART won by a significant amount of votes.
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<h4>What&rsquo;s been your favourite moment or the most rewarding part of working on this charity project?</h4>
Definitely the River Restoration day! We spent a day with our Charity partner, getting stuck in, helping build brushwood berms to control the flow of the river, encouraging biodiversity and flood resilience. (You can check it out <a href="https://www.instagram.com/reel/DPoFZDojnGV/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&amp;igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==" target="_blank" rel="noopener">here.)</a>
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<h4>How did your team hit the target and make an impact in the community?</h4>
Consistent activities throughout the year &ndash; and a great Charity team always coming up with creative ideas to help raise money.&nbsp;
<h4> Did your team come up with any cool or creative fundraising ideas that you&rsquo;d suggest to others?</h4>
The Bristol Race night was a big one for us. It raised over &pound;600 towards the charity, and would be worth considering for other offices.&nbsp;

How our Bristol office hit their 2025 charity target

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At LHi, we believe in celebrating loyalty and recognising the incredible contributions of our people. After ten years of service, every LHi&rsquo;er receives a Gift of Time; the choice between a Rolex or a one-month sabbatical. It&rsquo;s our way of saying thank you and giving back something truly meaningful.
Having been with LHi for over ten years, <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/julia-pylypenko-1ab988b6/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Julia Pylypenko</a>, Group Finance Manager, recently decided to use her Gift of Time. We caught up with her to hear all about her experience, from how she made the most of her time to the reflections and insights she gained along the way:
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<h5>Did you choose the Rolex or the one-month sabbatical, and what made that the right choice for you?</h5>
I chose the sabbatical. Time felt like the more meaningful gift - a chance to step away and invest in myself in a way no material thing could match.&nbsp;
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<h5>Where did you spend your Gift of Time, and what drew you to that destination?</h5>
I spent it in Bali, completing two trainings: (1) Yoga and (2) Breathwork &amp; Somatics.
 Somatics, in simple terms, is about connecting the mind and body,&nbsp; learning to listen to how your body stores tension, emotion, and resilience, and how awareness and breath can help release that.
I wanted to do something that challenged me and taught me something new. Bali felt right - it&rsquo;s known for being a place where people go to grow, not just travel.
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<h5>What did you get up to during your trip?</h5>
A bit of everything 😊. I studied hard, dove deep into anatomy, philosophy, and nervous system work, spent time with elephants and monkeys, and even squeezed in a few beach days. It was the perfect mix of learning, challenge, and fun.&nbsp;
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<h5>How did it feel to step away from work completely for a whole month?</h5>
They say it takes 21 days to build a habit - well, we were training 12-hour days, six days a week, from 7am to 7pm. So imagine how many habits I built (and broke!) in 30 days.
 It was a full-on human experience: physically intense through long yoga practices, mentally demanding through study, and emotionally raw at times. There were breakthroughs and moments when many wanted to quit. But that&rsquo;s what made it meaningful. We supported each other through it all; strangers who became almost like family.
 Now, ask me if I felt lazy coming back to work after a &ldquo;month off&rdquo;&hellip; 😅 not exactly.
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<h5>Looking back, how would you sum up what the 'Gift of Time' means to you now?</h5>
It&rsquo;s still settling in, but for me, the Gift of Time meant doing something 360&deg; different - to step out of routine, learn something new, and challenge myself in a completely different environment.
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<h5>If you could relive one day of your Bali sabbatical, which would it be and why?</h5>
Not one I&rsquo;d relive, but one I&rsquo;ll never forget, our graduation ceremony. On the first day of training, we were each given a single flower. On the last day, we had to destroy it 🌸.
 It sounds harsh, but the message landed deep, even the most beautiful things must eventually be released to make space for what&rsquo;s next. It was raw, beautiful, and freeing all at once.
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<h5>Did the break give you any new perspectives or lessons that you&rsquo;ve carried into your everyday life or work?</h5>
One of the reminders for me was that growth doesn&rsquo;t happen in one corner of life, it overlaps. What I learned through movement and awareness shows up in how I handle challenges, decisions, and everyday interactions. Everything feeds everything.
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<h5>What advice would you give to others who are deciding how to spend their own Gift of Time in the future?</h5>
Be intentional. For me, it meant choosing something that stretched me, physically, mentally, and emotionally. But it doesn&rsquo;t have to look the same for everyone. Whether it&rsquo;s rest, adventure, or learning something totally new - do something that brings you joy.
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<h5 style="margin-left: 0cm; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1;">Anything else you took away from it all?</h5>
It was more than a trip, it was an expedition into self-discovery, learning, and perspective. I came back with sore muscles, a curious mind, a full heart, and somehow even more questions than before.
 I&rsquo;m grateful to work somewhere that gives people space to grow, in work and in life. It&rsquo;s something I really value.

LHi Gift of Time Spotlight: Julia Pylypenko’s Adventure

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Every year, our global offices select a charity of their choice to support through fundraising and awareness initiatives. This year, our Austin office reached their charity target by partnering with Austin <a href="https://www.sunshinecamps.org/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Austin Sunshine Camps</a> to make a positive impact in their community. We caught up with our Austin charity chair, <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/vanessa-palazzi-600b87196/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Vanessa Palazzi</a> to hear more about what they&rsquo;ve been up to.
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<h4 class="MsoNormal">Tell us a bit about the charity your office chose to support, why does it mean something to you?</h4>
Supporting ASC is deeply meaningful to our office because it allows us to give back directly to the Austin community. We wanted to partner with a cause where we could not only contribute but also show up in person to provide support. Having the opportunity to help children who are facing challenges such as financial hardships, disabilities, and more is incredibly important to us.
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<h4 class="MsoNormal">What was your fundraising goal, and how did you come up with that number?</h4>
Our 2025 yearly goal was $2,500. We chose this number based on last year&rsquo;s efforts, we felt very confident we could push the envelope and surpass our goal.
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<h4 class="MsoNormal">Why did you pick this charity for 2025? What drew you to it?</h4>
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<li>Direct Community Impact: ASC serves children in the Austin area, giving the office a tangible way to give back to their local community.</li>
<li>Hands-On Involvement: ASC provides opportunities for volunteers to engage onsite, making the impact more personal and meaningful.</li>
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<h4 class="MsoNormal">What&rsquo;s been your favourite moment or the most rewarding part of working on this charity project?</h4>
Our favorite moment has to be going onsite to organize the camp facility before camp season!&nbsp; 
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<h4 class="MsoNormal">How did your team hit the target and make an impact in the community?</h4>
We had multiple fun events that helped us raise money!&nbsp;
Our main ones were: Patrick&rsquo;s day Scavenger hunt, our annual Kentucky Derby Nigh and a trivia night at a local bar
But we also had mini events such a pie a manager, pay day raffles, egg-a-mate, smell the sugar!
All the money raised will be able to directly support the children at ASC!
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<h4 class="MsoNormal">Did your team come up with any cool or creative fundraising ideas that you&rsquo;d suggest to others?</h4>
Our St. Patrick&rsquo;s day scavenger hunt was a hit! We ran a theme sales week which followed by a scavenger hunt around downtown Austin. The team were split in teams of 4, and it consistent of doing silly challenges across down whilst looking for the secret location where the pot of gold (Ciara &amp; I) were hiding.
One of our small but successful activities was the &lsquo;Pie Face Auction.&rsquo; Three brave volunteers had their faces pied for the highest bidder, making it a fun and memorable hit! We raised $140 in just couple of minutes. Botty was the highest bidder and Jack unfortunately paid the price!  
For more information on how to support :
Visit our&nbsp;<a href="https://www.gofundme.com/f/lhi-austin-fundraising-for-austin-sunshine-camps?utm_campaign=man_sharesheet_dash&amp;utm_medium=customer&amp;utm_source=copy_link&amp;lang=en_GB&amp;attribution_id=sl%3A6069b803-af00-413b-80d9-45e55fd13bf4&amp;ts=1753364189" target="_blank" rel="noopener">LHi&rsquo;s fundraising page</a>&nbsp; to donate to our chosen London charity 2024
Visit the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.sunshinecamps.org/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Austin Sunshine Camp website</a>

LHi Austin exceeds charity fundraising goal for Austin Sunshine Camps

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LHi Group ranked as #24 among the Top 100 U.S. Companies recognized for culture, employee Growth, and retention.&nbsp;
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PALM BEACH GARDENS, FL | October 14, 2025 &ndash; Most Loved Workplace&reg; has released the 2025 America&rsquo;s Top 100 Most Loved Workplaces&reg;. The rankings, published as a custom content feature in the Wall Street Journal, highlight 100 organizations across industries that are transforming employee experience and redefining retention strategies in today&rsquo;s economy. LHi Group was ranked #24 on this prestigious list, which recognizes employers where people truly love to work.
&ldquo;These companies aren&rsquo;t just attracting top talent, they&rsquo;ve cracked the code on how to keep employees engaged and thriving,&rdquo; said Louis Carter, Founder and CEO of Best Practice Institute and creator of the Most Loved Workplaces&reg; certification and annual rankings. &ldquo;America&rsquo;s Top 100 Most Loved Workplaces&reg; prove that when you help employees become who they want to be, they&rsquo;ll help your company become what it needs to be.&rdquo;
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Why this workplace stands out 
As U.S. businesses face unprecedented pressure from employee burnout, shifting job markets, and AI-driven change, the 2025 America&rsquo;s Most Loved Workplaces&reg; show a better way forward. These companies go beyond transactional perks to create transformational cultures rooted in growth, purpose, and connection.
&nbsp;&ldquo;We&rsquo;re proud to be recognized as one of America&rsquo;s Most Loved Workplaces&reg;,&rdquo; said <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikebott/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Mike Bott</a>, co-CEO of LHi Group. &ldquo;This recognition reinforces our commitment to a culture where people feel valued and inspired to do their best work. They&rsquo;re the heart of everything we achieve.&rdquo;
<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/richardsonben/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Ben Richardson</a>, co-CEO of LHi Group adds &ldquo;We talk a lot about stardust here at LHi, and what makes us special and unique. For me, this is a really strong demonstration of that stardust showing up in an award. This is down to all of our US colleagues showing up and dedicating their time to create the best environment.&rdquo;
How the rankings were determined 
The 2025 America&rsquo;s Most Loved Workplaces&reg; list is grounded in proof from employees themselves. Research was conducted by Best Practice Institute (BPI) using the proprietary Love of Workplace Index&reg; and advanced sentiment analysis. This methodology captures how employees truly experience their workplace, measuring emotional connection, collaboration, respect, alignment of values, and achievement.
More than 2.8 million U.S. employees were surveyed across companies of all sizes and industries. Hundreds of executives were also interviewed to provide context on culture, leadership, and strategy. Companies represented 50+ industries, from Financial Services to Healthcare, Technology, Construction, and more.
This independent validation ensures the rankings reflect both the lived experiences of employees and a rigorous external assessment of workplace practices. In an era where candidates and employees seek proof over promises, America&rsquo;s Top 100 Most Loved Workplaces&reg; provides credible recognition that employees themselves stand behind.
Explore the Full List 
Click <a href="https://mostlovedworkplace.com/americas-top-most-loved-workplaces-2025" target="_blank" rel="noopener">here</a> to see the complete&nbsp;2025 America&rsquo;s Top 100 Most Loved Workplaces&reg; list and company profiles, visit:&nbsp;
To view the feature in The Wall Street Journal, click <a href="https://partners.wsj.com/most-loved-workplace/most-loved-workplaces-2025/Americas-top-100-most-loved-workplaces" target="_blank" rel="noopener">here.</a>
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About Most Loved Workplace&reg; 
Most Loved Workplace&reg; is a global certification and recognition platform powered by Best Practice Institute. Organizations certified as Most Loved Workplaces&reg; outperform peers in retention, productivity, and customer satisfaction. Based on the Love of Workplace Index&reg;, the model is featured in the bestselling book In Great Company (McGraw-Hill, 2019).
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About Best Practice Institute (BPI) 
Best Practice Institute (BPI) is a leadership development and benchmark research organization that partners with corporations worldwide to optimize culture, performance, and talent strategy. BPI is the exclusive certifier and research body behind Most Loved Workplace&reg;.
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LHi Group recognized among America’s Top 100 Most Loved Workplaces® 2025

Ready to write your own ticket? Join us at LHi Group.

From graduate to Vice President of Data Center Development &amp; Operations at <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/harper-harrison/?viewAsMember=true" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Harper Harrison</a>, Miami, <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/matt-thomas-2645906b/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Matt Thomas</a>&rsquo;s journey is a story of growth, leadership, and opportunity. In this interview with <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/goodhumanheadhunter/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">James Westwood</a>, Group Executive Talent Partner, Matt reflects on eight years with LHi Group, sharing how his career evolved from graduate recruitment to leading one of the business&rsquo;s most successful teams.
He discusses taking the leap to launch Harper Harrison&rsquo;s Miami office, transitioning into a commercial leadership role, and the importance of culture, collaboration, and client relationships in driving success across international markets.
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Matt&rsquo;s story captures the spirit of ambition and adaptability that defines LHi. Whether you&rsquo;re interested in leadership, global opportunities, or building a career where hard work truly pays off, this is a conversation you won&rsquo;t want to miss.

From Manchester to Miami: An Interview with Matt Thomas

Be part of a workplace where fun, family, and community come first.

In just five years, <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/brian-zinco-b5792b15a/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Brian Zinco</a> has gone from graduate to Vice President, Head of Contract &amp; Interim Solutions of SciPro New York. In this interview with <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/goodhumanheadhunter/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">James Westwood</a>, Group Executive Talent Partner, Brian reflects on the ups and downs of his journey, the importance of resilience, and the career-defining moments that shaped his success. He also talks about leading both permanent and contract teams, building a culture that&rsquo;s &ldquo;small but mighty,&rdquo; and what it takes to thrive in one of the most competitive recruitment markets in the world.
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Brian&rsquo;s story is one of determination, ambition, and teamwork. Whether you&rsquo;re curious about life at LHi, looking for leadership insight, or simply want to hear from someone who&rsquo;s built a standout career in recruitment, this is a conversation you won&rsquo;t want to miss.
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From Graduate to VP: An Interview with Brian Zinco

When LHi Group announced last month that <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikebott/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Mike Bott </a>and <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/richardsonben/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Ben Richardson</a> would become our new Co-CEOs, it marked more than a leadership transition, it was a celebration of two careers that have grown in parallel with the business itself, and a clear signal of what&rsquo;s to come.
In this first interview with Mike and Ben, they reflect on their journey so far and the impact they hope to have on LHi in the future.
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<h4 class="MsoNormal">Why co-CEOs?</h4>
Appointing Co-CEOs isn&rsquo;t a traditional move, particularly within the recruitment industry. But for LHi, it was the right one.
&nbsp; Mike and Ben&rsquo;s complementary skillsets mean that the business gains two leaders who bring different strengths to the table: commercial strategy, operational excellence, and people-first culture. With Ben based in the US and Mike in Europe, they also offer round-the-clock global coverage, something few businesses in our space can match.
&nbsp; In the video, Mike notes that they&rsquo;ve been working side by side for 14 years, and that their dynamic brings both approachability and clarity to the role. &ldquo;We trust each other implicitly,&rdquo; he shares, &ldquo;and we know how to lean on each other when it counts.&rdquo; &nbsp;
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<h4 class="MsoNormal">What&rsquo;s next for LHi</h4>
As co-CEOs, Mike and Ben bring a balance of experience, energy, and vision, rooted in the belief that when you invest in people, you build something that lasts.
&nbsp; The years ahead will see LHi continue to grow its global presence, expand into new markets, and deepen its commitment to culture, inclusion, and innovation.
&nbsp; With two leaders who&rsquo;ve lived the journey now leading the way, this next chapter belongs to all of us. It&rsquo;s not just about where we&rsquo;re going, it&rsquo;s about who we take on the journey with us.&nbsp;

The leadership journey of Ben Richardson & Mike Bott

Last week marked the second year of Kids&rsquo; Day in LHi&rsquo;s London office. After the incredible response from last year, the idea has now spread further across the group, with different offices running their own versions of the day. What started as a simple solution to ease the juggle of summer holidays, childcare, and full-time work has grown into a special tradition that celebrates our working parents and their families.
This year&rsquo;s London theme, a &ldquo;Younger You Careers Fair,&rdquo; gave children the chance to step into different roles while creating the kind of memories parents and kids will cherish for years to come.
We caught up with <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/kimberleypasteau/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Kim Pasteau</a>, European PACE Leader (Parents and Carer Network) to get the inside scoop on all the fun and memorable moments from the day.
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<h4>This was the second year of hosting Kids&rsquo; Day in the London office. What inspired the idea originally, and what made you want to do it again?</h4>
The idea came from recognising how tough it can be to balance summer holidays, childcare, and a full-time job. We wanted to give parents the chance to bring their kids in, and to gift them some extra time off to be with their families. It&rsquo;s also such a lovely opportunity to make memories with your little ones &ndash; everyone remembers going to work with their mum or dad! Our LHi parents loved it last year and said they were really touched by the gesture, so we knew we wanted to do it again. This year, it&rsquo;s been even more exciting as every office has taken part, each putting their own spin on Kids&rsquo; Day.
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<h4>Tell us about the day &ndash; what did the kids get up to?</h4>
This year&rsquo;s theme was a &ldquo;Younger You Careers Fair.&rdquo; We set up stations for the children to try out different jobs: baking cupcakes as a Baker, planting herbs as a Gardener, getting messy with paint as an Artist, putting out &ldquo;fires&rdquo; as a Firefighter, and even jumping on a Zoom call to try recruiting a candidate! It was brilliant watching their creativity come to life.
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<h4>What was your highlight of the day?</h4>
Definitely watching my three-year-old son Noah on a Zoom call, headset on, negotiating why my husband should be hired and what his salary should be!
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<h4>If you had attended this event as a kid, which job booth would your &lsquo;Younger You&rsquo; have run to first?</h4>
Probably the Artist booth &ndash; so I could paint everything purple.
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<h4>As EUR leader of PACE (Parents and Carers Network), why does PACE feel it&rsquo;s important to host events like this, and how do they contribute to LHi&rsquo;s culture?</h4>
I think it&rsquo;s so important to openly support and celebrate our working parents. The juggle is a struggle! With Kids&rsquo; Days, we&rsquo;re not only giving them a practical solution but also asking them to let us into their world, showing that we care about what matters to them most &ndash; their children. That&rsquo;s the kind of support that strengthens our culture.
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<h4>What&rsquo;s one thing you hope every child took away from the experience?</h4>
Great memories of a special and unique day with their parent. (And hopefully the impression that LHi is a really cool place &ndash; somewhere they might want to work one day!)
&nbsp;
<h4>If you had to sum up the day in three words, what would they be?</h4>
Core. Memory. Making.

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Back in 2015, LHi took a leap across the pond and opened the doors to our New York office, right in the heart of the city. It was the start of something exciting, bringing the LHi spirit to one of the most competitive markets in the world and kickstarting our American journey.
 Ten years on, that small start-up team has grown into our biggest US office and the second largest across the entire group. What began with just a handful of people has become one of our most dynamic hubs, shaping careers, building lasting relationships, and creating a culture that&rsquo;s uniquely LHi.
 As the first of our US offices, New York set the tone and paved the way for Los Angeles, Austin and Miami to follow. It hasn&rsquo;t just been about the placements and business wins (though there have been plenty!), it&rsquo;s about the energy, resilience, and people-first culture that have defined the last decade.
 To celebrate this milestone, we caught up with <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/kecooley/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Kevin Cooley</a>, Managing Director and Office Leader in New York, to reflect on the journey so far, the people who&rsquo;ve made it possible, and what&rsquo;s next for the office as it heads into its next decade.
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<h4>Kevin&rsquo;s take on 10 years of LHi New York</h4>
You joined the New York office in 2016, just a year after it opened - how has the office culture shifted over the past decade, and what do you think has stayed the same?
When I joined, we were an extension of our London office. We dressed smart with collared shirts and shoes, we had set lunch breaks, all a bit old school. I would say that has been the biggest office change, we&rsquo;ve adapted to the modern working environment. The one thing that has stayed the same is the culture of high performance and being a good person. I joined an office of incredibly hard working, driven, talented people who wanted to do amazing things. Although some faces have changed, that same sentiment still exists.
&nbsp;
What drew you to LHi New York back in 2016, and what made you feel it was the right move?
Originally it was the ambition and drive of <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikebott/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Mike Bott</a> and <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelgeorgiou/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Michael Georgiou</a>. I wanted to be around people who wanted to do amazing things, and I bought into the vision they shared. Thankfully, after a lot of hard work, it has all played out as they said it would&hellip; mostly.&nbsp;
&nbsp;
How did you see the New York office evolve and grow in those early years after you joined?
I think the key to New York's success in the early years was hiring talented people who brought new ideas. We never claimed to fully know what we were doing, but instead had a mindset of wanting to hire people that knew more, work differently, wanted to challenge the status quo and that enabled us to develop all areas of the office and wider business. Every new hire felt like we were levelling up and pushing to achieve even more and that was the driving force behind early successes.&nbsp;
&nbsp;
What have been your top standout moments in the NYC office over the past decade, whether business wins, team milestones, or cultural moments, that really capture the spirit of LHi New York?
I have clear memories of the first time we did $5million in a year, the time we did a $1million month, the amazing highs of 2022 and the creation of the EOT. The moments that really capture what LHi Group is about, and the reason I think I&rsquo;m still here after nine years, is all those work drinks, celebration breakfasts, lunch clubs, incentive trips, Pride Picnics, Summer Parties which created so many memories. Its easy to create an event, but it&rsquo;s the people that make those events memorable and I&rsquo;m grateful to have been surrounded by awesome people.&nbsp;
&nbsp;
Are there any traditions, rituals, or events unique to the NYC office that have helped shape its identity?
I think New York has a unique culture that is hard to replicate. We definitely work hard, some play harder, but there is always a sense of belonging in the office. Nobody is from New York, so anyone that joins this office is usually new to the city and I think we have created a space which is welcoming to all people and I love that.&nbsp;
&nbsp;
If you could give one piece of advice to someone joining the New York office today, what would it be?
Take the opportunity that is front of you, career wise and continue to add to our amazing culture. I think anybody joining the office now can really achieve amazing things with their career, but it requires hard work and sacrifice. The good news is that we provide a culture of support to help people achieve those things and be the best version of themselves. I think everyone then has a responsibility to pay it forward with new starters to ensure that same opportunity exists to anyone joining. &nbsp;
&nbsp;
How do you envision the next 10 years for LHi New York, what&rsquo;s exciting on the horizon?
I see us continuing to evolve, pushing to achieve even greater things, growing and establishing ourselves as the best recruitment company in this amazing city. As the famed New York saying goes &ldquo;if you can make it here, you can make it anywhere!&rdquo; I cant wait to see all the amazing thing we&rsquo;ll go on to achieve as a office and team.&nbsp;
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A decade in the city that never sleeps: LHi New York turns 10

At LHi Group, we&rsquo;re all about embracing adventure, both at work and in life. That&rsquo;s why, after five years with us, our LHi&rsquo;ers earn the coveted LHi Passport, allowing them to experience a week at any of our global offices.
It&rsquo;s a unique opportunity to immerse yourself in a new culture, meet colleagues from all corners of the globe, and expand your horizons.
In line with our identity statement, &ldquo;We are adventurous,&rdquo; this benefit is all about exploring, connecting, and stepping out of your comfort zone. In this series, we&rsquo;ll hear from those who have recently used their LHi Passport, sharing their experiences and the impact it&rsquo;s had on them.
This time, we&rsquo;re hearing from our very own&nbsp; <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/jordansekhri/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Jordan Sekhri,</a> Marketing Innovation &amp; Commercial Projects Lead:
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<h5 class="MsoNormal">Which global office did you choose for your LHi Passport trip, and why?</h5>
I chose our Austin office for my LHi Passport trip. I&rsquo;d heard amazing things about the city, and with our team there growing rapidly, it felt like the perfect opportunity to visit, meet the people in person, and experience the culture first-hand. Plus, who wouldn&rsquo;t want to enjoy some Texas BBQ and sunshine?
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<h5 class="MsoNormal">How was your experience? What were your thoughts on that particular office?</h5>
The experience was incredible! The Austin team couldn&rsquo;t have been more welcoming, from the moment I arrived, they made me feel like part of the family. The energy in the office is electric, and you can tell there&rsquo;s a real sense of camaraderie and ambition. They have a great setup, a strong team culture, and of course, being in Austin means they&rsquo;re surrounded by an exciting and growing market.
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<h5 class="MsoNormal">Could you share some details about what you did during your time there?</h5>
Absolutely! Beyond spending time in the office and getting to know the team, I made the most of what Austin had to offer. Some highlights included:
<ul>
<li>Eating my way through the city&hellip; BBQ at Terry Black&rsquo;s, tacos, Chick-fil-A, and of course, some classic American pancakes.</li>
<li>Kayaking to Bat Bridge to watch thousands of bats emerge at sunset, such a unique experience!</li>
<li>Competing at pitch and putt with Tom Cooper and Matt Copeland (let&rsquo;s just say it was competitive!).</li>
<li>Exploring Austin&rsquo;s nightlife, Latchkey and Lucky Duck quickly became favourites.</li>
<li>Scootering around the city to take in the sights.</li>
<li>Watching Leeds United beat Millwall with the LUFC ATX Fan Club!</li>
<li>And to top it all off, being the unexpected subject of the Friday sales meeting, where teams battled it out in the &lsquo;Who the F*ck is Jordan Sekhri&rsquo; game Jack had put together!</li>
</ul>
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<h5>What was the most memorable moment of your experience?</h5>
There were so many great moments, but the Friday sales meeting game was definitely a standout. Seeing the team having a laugh while trying to figure out facts about me was brilliant, and really summed up the welcoming, fun, and competitive spirit of the Austin office!
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<h5>What&rsquo;s your top tip that you would give someone preparing for their own LHi Passport adventure?</h5>
Say yes to everything! Whether it&rsquo;s team activities, trying new food, or exploring the city, make the most of every moment. Also, connect with as many people as possible, it&rsquo;s a great way to strengthen relationships across the business and truly experience what makes each LHi office unique.
Austin, I&rsquo;ll be back!

The LHi Passport Spotlight: Jordan's adventure

Want to start your new adventure today at LHi? 

At LHi, growth has always been about more than hitting numbers, it&rsquo;s about people. Our ability to scale and succeed has consistently come down to the strength, ambition, and development of our teams.
Now, our former CEO&nbsp;<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/jrdenning/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Jim Denning</a> is stepping into an exciting new chapter as Executive Director &ndash; Future You Coach, with a clear focus: helping the next generation of LHi leaders define, chase, and achieve their best selves.
<h4> Tell us, in your own words, what is the role of &lsquo;Executive Director &ndash; Future You Coach&rsquo;?</h4>
&ldquo;In a nutshell, any recruitment company&rsquo;s success in scaling and growing always comes back to the strength of its people. But all too often, the investment in people doesn&rsquo;t match the ambition of the business.
The role of Future You Coach is all about making sure we do everything we can to help the next generation of LHi leaders get a clear vision of their &ldquo;Future You&rdquo;, who and what they&rsquo;re chasing, and, most importantly, how they&rsquo;re going to get there.
I&rsquo;m excited to help these amazing leaders across LHi pursue the best versions of themselves and, in doing so, create a platform for real growth&rdquo;
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<h4>How do you see this role evolving, and what kind of long-term impact do you hope it creates for LHi&rsquo;s leaders?</h4>
&ldquo;One of the really exciting (and slightly scary) things about this role is that, for the first time in a while, I don&rsquo;t have all the answers! That said, I hope that as we see success from our first few cohorts over the next year, I&rsquo;ll have the chance to work with the next generation of leaders for years to come, and make sure that both our &lsquo;Younger You&rsquo; and &lsquo;Future You&rsquo; ethos are even stronger tomorrow than they are today.&rdquo;
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<h4> After stepping down as CEO, why was this the right next step for you?</h4>
&ldquo;This is a role I&rsquo;ve wanted to step into for quite some time, it really reflects my own idea of &lsquo;Future You.&rsquo; I feel very fortunate to be able to fully immerse myself in helping leaders across LHi shape their own &lsquo;Future You,&rsquo; understand what it looks like, and then turn that vision into reality for themselves and their teams.&rdquo;
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<h4>What excites you most about staying involved with LHi in this new capacity?</h4>
&ldquo;So much! This role really is a pinch-me moment. I&rsquo;m excited to continue my journey at what I truly believe is the best recruitment firm in the world (biased, I know!) and take on a role that I hope will both empower people to become the best version of themselves and help LHi continue to grow stronger.&rdquo;
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<h4>How does this role align with your personal values and leadership journey?</h4>
&ldquo;I&rsquo;ve always believed that the essence of true leadership, and of scaling a business successfully is creating a leader who can, in turn, create another leader.
When this happens consistently (and ideally organically), it&rsquo;s a strong sign that both the cultural and commercial sides of your firm are firing on all cylinders, and that you&rsquo;re future-proofing your business at the same time. I&rsquo;m hopeful that, in my new role, I can help make this the norm at LHi.&rdquo;
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<h4>Looking back, is there a moment in your own leadership journey that shaped how you&rsquo;ll coach others?</h4>
&ldquo;One moment really sticks out for me. I was in a pretty low headspace, battling a huge dose of imposter syndrome and second-guessing a lot of the decisions I was making for LHi.
 At that time, I sat down with someone who encouraged me to start thinking about the kind of person I wanted to be, the kind of CEO I wanted to be. Once I had that clear, it became so much easier to believe in what I was doing and, crucially, to start saying no to certain tasks and delegating them, so I could say yes to the things that truly moved me towards that vision.
 That shift allowed the business to get stronger, as people better suited to certain tasks took them on, and I gained a clearer sense of my role and how to perform it at my best. I hope to have even a fraction of that impact on those I&rsquo;ll be working with in this new role.&rdquo;
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<h4>What&rsquo;s the one message or mindset you hope to instill in every leader you work with?</h4>
&ldquo;I think having clarity on the type of leader you want to be, what that looks, sounds, and feels like, and what their behaviours are is key. Once you have that nailed, be incredibly clear and purposeful on how you communicate this consistently and how you are going to step into those shoes.&rdquo;
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<h4>What qualities do you believe will define the next generation of great LHi leaders?</h4>
&ldquo;Wow, this could be a very long list, but if I had to pick out the big ones, I&rsquo;d say these four stand out:
<ul>
<li>Authenticity &ndash; Above all, this is key. When the pressure is on, unless you are true to yourself, your team will see it before you do.</li>
<li>Communication &ndash; Be clear on who and what your team ideals are, and communicate these as early and often as possible.</li>
<li>Empathy &ndash; Remember, the &lsquo;Younger You&rsquo; is at the core of what we do, and this job isn&rsquo;t easy.</li>
<li>Passion &ndash; I feel this is the biggest driver for becoming inspirational, you have to live and breathe it if you want others to follow in your footsteps.&rdquo;</li>
</ul>

Next chapter, new vision: Former CEO, Jim Denning’s new role as our Future You coach

SIA 2025 Logo with confetti in background

Ready to build a career where you can truly thrive

LHi Group is proud to announce that we have ranked #33 on Staffing Industry Analysts' (SIA) 2025 list of fastest growing staffing firms; a prestigious recognition of growth, resilience, and performance in a rapidly evolving industry.
 The annual list, compiled by Staffing Industry Analysts (SIA), highlights firms that have achieved significant organic compound annual growth in recent years. To qualify for the 2025 list, companies must have posted at least $1 million in revenue in 2020 and maintained a compound annual growth rate of 15% or more between 2020 and 2024.
 <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/richardsonben/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Ben Richardson</a> and <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikebott/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Mike Bott</a>, co-CEOs of LHi Group, shared their thoughts on the achievement: Ben Richardson comments, &ldquo;Being named one of SIA&rsquo;s fastest growing firms is a reflection of the incredible people across our global business. Our growth has always been driven by purpose, from launching new markets to deepening client partnerships, and investing in our people and platforms. This ranking reinforces that we're not just growing quickly, we&rsquo;re growing in the right way.&rdquo;
 This recognition comes on the heels of several strategic milestones for LHi Group, including international expansion, continued investment in sustainable business practices, and a renewed commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion across all teams and sectors.
 LHi&rsquo;s growth has also been fuelled by its sector-specialist brands, including Lawrence Harvey, SciPro, Harper Harrison, and Piper Maddox, along with its expert solutions brand, XPS, and the company&rsquo;s unique approach to building long-term partnerships across renewable energy, life sciences, built environment, and technology.&nbsp;
 &ldquo;Growth is only meaningful when it&rsquo;s built on culture, purpose, and performance,&rdquo; added Mike Bott. &ldquo;This recognition from SIA reflects not just our financial results, but our belief in building a business where people can thrive and clients can trust us to deliver.&rdquo;
 As LHi continues to expand its global footprint, the company remains focused on scaling responsibly, through innovation, leadership development, and values-driven hiring.

LHi Group ranks among the SIA’s fastest-growing staffing firms for 2025.

Want to know how our new co-CEOs are shaping LHi’s next chapter? 

Today LHi Group announced a significant leadership transition as <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/jrdenning/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Jim Denning</a> steps down from his role as CEO and, in a move rarely seen within recruitment, the Board appoints <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikebott/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Mike Bott</a> and <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/richardsonben/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Ben Richardson</a> as co-CEOs to take the business forward.
Following a successful five years at the helm, Denning will be moving in to a new role within the Group as Executive Director, focused on developing the future leadership talent of the business; a move that reflects LHi&rsquo;s long-term commitment to supporting the next generation of leaders.
<blockquote>
&ldquo;I&rsquo;ve loved my time as LHi CEO,&rdquo; said Denning. &ldquo;I&rsquo;m incredibly proud of the culture we've built together and I&rsquo;m hopeful that I have left behind a legacy with the LHi Vision and our internal philosophies &ndash; stuff which I believe will outlive us all! I&rsquo;m very excited to now be doing something that I have been passionate about for a long time, chasing my &lsquo;future you&rsquo; by stepping into a new role that allows me to focus on the next generation of leaders who, I believe, will take LHi to even greater heights. I am incredibly proud to hand the reigns over to Ben and Mike, great humans who own two of the best stories of what&rsquo;s possible in recruitment. I am certain they will take us to a level that I couldn&rsquo;t even dream of!&rdquo; 
</blockquote>
The co-CEO structure isn&rsquo;t a common move within the recruitment industry but was a decision that the Board felt was unequivocally right for LHi&rsquo;s future growth plans.
<blockquote>
Speaking on the new leadership structure, Chairman, <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamesashned/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">James Ash</a> said &nbsp;&ldquo;We know that in the right circumstances and with the right leaders, the co-CEO model works incredibly well. This model allows us to achieve so much more, to focus equally on building and innovating; to better navigate the complexities of the market and a fast-changing industry; and to more effectively operate on a global scale, from Germany to California" In Ben and Mike, we have two people who are willing to be selfless, put their egos aside, and care more about the success of the business than themselves. From joining as consultants to now becoming co-CEOs, I think you&rsquo;d be hard pushed to find two people more committed to LHi and our vision.&rdquo;
</blockquote>
Both Mike Bott and Ben Richardson are longstanding leaders at LHi, having both started their recruitment careers within the Group. Over the years, they&rsquo;ve held a range of senior positions and played instrumental roles in launching and scaling operations across the UK, Europe and US, including opening and leading multiple international offices.
<blockquote>
Mike Bott, formerly Chief Commercial Officer, was one of LHi&rsquo;s first consultants, joining the company over 17 years ago.&nbsp;He said &nbsp;&ldquo;We&rsquo;ve always been a business that bets on it&rsquo;s people. I&rsquo;ve had an incredible 17 and a half years of adventures with LHi and I&rsquo;m extremely proud to now be leading the company alongside Ben. Our partnership works because we challenge each other, have total trust in each other, complement each other, and always put what the business needs before anything else. We are ready for the next adventure and the exciting times ahead.'
Ben Richardson, formerly Chief Operating Officer, added &ldquo;This is more than a title change, it&rsquo;s a continuation of a shared journey. Mike and I have grown through every level of LHi, and we&rsquo;re aligned on the vision and values that will take us into the next chapter. We're focused on building an agile, forward-thinking organisation that remains fiercely people-led.&rdquo;
</blockquote>
The co-CEO model is becoming increasingly recognised for its effectiveness. A recent <a href="https://hbr.org/2022/07/is-it-time-to-consider-co-ceos" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Harvard Business Review </a>study of 87 companies with co-CEOs found they delivered an average annual shareholder return of 9.5%, compared to 6.9% for single-CEO firms. Nearly 60% of co-CEO-led companies outperformed their benchmarks, indicating the model&rsquo;s power to enhance value through shared leadership. Not forgetting Netflix's co-CEO model which appears to be hugely successful, and largely credited to the complementary skill sets of Ted Sarandos and Greg Peters. It&rsquo;s former CEO Reed Hastings said of Peters and Sarandos &ldquo;Twice the heart, double the ability to please members and accelerate growth.&rdquo;
With Mike Bott based in the UK and Ben Richardson in the US, the duo will bring a global perspective and round-the-clock leadership coverage. Their complementary strengths, strategic commercial growth, and operational excellence create a leadership balance that reflects LHi&rsquo;s commitment to innovation, diversity of thought, and employee wellbeing.
Bott and Richardson are set to lead in a time when many recruitment firms are facing headwinds in the post-2022 landscape, however, LHi Group has recorded a positive year so far. On the three-year anniversary of launching its Employee Ownership Trust (EOT), LHi Group announced the successful completion of a capital raise, repaying 80% of capital owed to loan note holders well ahead of industry benchmarks - marking a significant financial and cultural milestone for the business. &nbsp;
With the investment in to leadership training, continued plans for international growth and a new offering from their consultancy brand XPS launched this month, LHi Group&rsquo;s 25-26 plans look to be an exciting start for the new co-CEOs. &nbsp;
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<h4>About LHi Group&nbsp;</h4>
LHi Group are a recruitment group consisting of five specialist non-competing brands operating across the UK, Europe and USA.&nbsp;

Next chapter for LHi Group with appointment of co-CEOs Mike Bott and Ben Richardson 

Do you want to join us on a road to a better tomorrow?

In honour of Pride Month, we&rsquo;re spotlighting a powerful conversation we had with Lucy Morgan, CEO of Pod Talent, who was invited by our POWER group earlier this year to speak about authentic allyship and inclusion in the workplace.
 With warmth and honesty, Lucy shared their personal journey of coming out and the struggles they faced as a queer person, including discrimination and rejection from people they once considered close. These experiences shaped their identity and fuelled their determination to create environments where people can show up as their true selves without fear.
 A central theme throughout the conversation was the importance of intention. Whether it&rsquo;s the language we use, the stories we share, or the way we approach difficult topics, Lucy emphasised that allyship begins with genuine curiosity, care, and humility. This kind of intentionality helps build psychological safety, the foundation of any truly inclusive culture.
 When it comes to handling uncomfortable or potentially discriminatory situations, Lucy advises against calling people out publicly. Instead, they suggest moving conversations offline, asking empathetic questions, and inviting open dialogue. The focus should be on calming emotions rather than escalating tensions. It&rsquo;s perfectly acceptable to not have all the answers, but it&rsquo;s crucial to listen honestly and stay open to learning.
 From Lucy&rsquo;s perspective, allyship is an active practice rather than a fixed identity. It involves consistently speaking up, being mindful of language, supporting inclusive policies, and making sure others feel seen, safe, and supported, especially during challenging or uncomfortable moments. Age discrimination also came up as a significant yet often overlooked bias in recruitment. Lucy highlighted the need to see candidates as individuals rather than stereotypes, advocating for people based on their skills and potential, whether they&rsquo;re older or part of Gen Z.
 Closing the session, Lucy reminded us that allyship is a journey rather than a destination. Wherever you are on that path, showing up, listening, and being willing to grow can make a meaningful difference.
 As Pride Month continues, Lucy&rsquo;s message reminds us that meaningful change doesn&rsquo;t happen overnight, it&rsquo;s built through everyday actions, grounded in empathy, and fuelled by the willingness to do better. Whether you're part of the LGBTQIA+ community or an ally, their words are a call to lead with intention, to listen actively, and to show up, not just in June, but always.

Creating a culture of allyship: Insights from Lucy Morgan

Do you want to join the adventure?

<h4>LHi Group ranked as a Top 100 Company recognised for exceptional employee sentiment and satisfaction</h4>
Newsweek today announced its 2025 Top 100 Global Most Loved Workplaces&reg;, developed in partnership with Most Loved Workplace&reg;, a division of Best Practice Institute (BPI). LHi Group was proudly ranked among the Top 100 on this prestigious list, which highlights companies around the world where employees truly love where they work.
Now in its third year, the Top 100 Global Most Loved Workplaces&reg; list is based on research from BPI&rsquo;s Love of Workplace Index&reg;, drawing on data from more than two million employees worldwide. Companies recognised have demonstrated a remarkable commitment to fostering cultures rooted in trust, purpose, respect, and connection, regardless of size, industry, or location.
&ldquo;We are honoured to once again be named a Global Most Loved Workplace&reg; by Newsweek,&rdquo; said Jim Denning, CEO of LHi Group. &ldquo;'Stardust' is the feeling you get when you walk into an LHi office (no matter where you are in the world) and how it instantly brings a smile to your face.
It&rsquo;s the stories of people achieving growth, development, and success, sometimes beyond what they realised they were capable of, and then watching everyone celebrate that person with genuine happiness. That&rsquo;s what will always make LHi special for me.&rdquo;
The ranking is informed by employee perspectives in five key areas:
<ol>
<li class="MsoNormal">How positive employees feel about their future at the company</li>
<li class="MsoNormal">Career achievement</li>
<li class="MsoNormal">Alignment of employer values with employee values</li>
<li class="MsoNormal">Respect at all levels</li>
<li class="MsoNormal">Collaboration</li>
</ol>
Additional factors such as diversity and belonging, leadership, and learning and development were also considered in relation to these core sentiment drivers.
&ldquo;As we mark five years of recognising the world&rsquo;s Most Loved Workplaces&reg;, it&rsquo;s an honour to spotlight companies that place employee well-being at the centre of their workplace cultures,&rdquo; said Jennifer H. Cunningham, Newsweek&rsquo;s Global Editor in Chief. &ldquo;In today&rsquo;s rapidly changing world, this year&rsquo;s list reflects a growing global shift toward human-centred leadership as a key driver of resilience and success.&rdquo;
&ldquo;This year&rsquo;s Global Most Loved Workplaces&reg; show what&rsquo;s possible when leaders turn employee sentiment into business strategy,&rdquo; said Louis Carter, Founder and CEO of Most Loved Workplace&reg; and the Best Practice Institute. &ldquo;From trust to purpose to collaboration, these companies are using data-driven insights to build cultures people don&rsquo;t want to leave. This year&rsquo;s Top 100 Global Most Loved Workplaces&reg; showcase how leading with love, trust, and alignment drives performance, loyalty, and lasting impact. We&rsquo;re proud to work with Newsweek to highlight their achievements on a global stage.&rdquo;
Learn more about the 2025 Global Most Loved Workplaces&reg; certification <a href="https://rankings.newsweek.com/global-most-loved-workplaces-2025" target="_blank" rel="noopener">here.</a>
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LHi Group named on Newsweek’s 2025 list of Global Most Loved Workplaces®

Want to be part of making a difference? 

At LHi, giving back to the community isn&rsquo;t just something we do, it&rsquo;s part of who we are. This year, our Austin office has proudly partnered with <a href="https://www.sunshinecamps.org/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Austin Sunshine Camps</a> as their chosen charity, supporting an organization that provides overnight summer camp experiences to underprivileged children in the area, completely free of charge.
 We caught up with our Austin charity committee, <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/ciaramccarry/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Ciara McCarry</a>, <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/vanessa-palazzi-600b87196/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Vanessa Palazzi</a>, and <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/alessandratudela/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Alessandra Tudela</a>, and got the inside scoop on their recent hands-on volunteer day and why giving back to the local community means so much to the team.
<h5>&nbsp;</h5>
<h5>What did the day at Austin Sunshine Camps involve? Give us the behind-the-scenes!</h5>
We arrived and did some little ice breaker games to get everyone warmed up, then the group split into two, some for moving, some for sorting.&nbsp; Team A (the movers) were putting together beds, moving large furniture, and getting the foundations for camp set up and Team B (the organizers) went through all of the stock, throwing away out of date items, moving everything from arts &amp; crafts, to medical supplies to the right areas of the camp.
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<h5>What was the most memorable part of the day volunteering?</h5>
I can&rsquo;t speak on behalf of everyone, but for me personally, it was so nice to see the areas that in just a few short weeks will actually change the lives of children who need it.
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<h5>Why is it important to you personally to give back to the Austin community?</h5>
We wanted to pick something local to Austin, so we could see and feel the impact of the work that we&rsquo;re doing and they&rsquo;re doing. To be able to be a part of an organization that has supported underprivileged children in Austin for over 100 years is incredible. Feels like a corner stone of the Austin community.&nbsp;
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<h5>What&rsquo;s next in your ongoing partnership with Austin Sunshine Camps, have you got any other events lined up?</h5>
We will be heading down likely to help with the camp close out at the end of summer, so that we can see the full cycle of the camp&rsquo;s operations.
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<h5>If someone&rsquo;s never volunteered before, what would you say to encourage them to get involved?</h5>
Helping others naturally boosts your mood and gives you a sense of purpose. It&rsquo;s incredibly fulfilling to know you&rsquo;re making a positive contribution to your community.&nbsp;
In the rush of everyday life (especially in a busy, fast-paced job like recruitment) it&rsquo;s easy to get caught up in stress and routine. Volunteering offers a chance to pause and reconnect with your values, appreciate what you have, and focus on the bigger picture!
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<h5>Was there a secret MVP on the team?</h5>
Honestly, no single MVP, everyone really stepped up. The whole team was amazing.
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<h5>Describe the day in three words.</h5>
Wholesome, feel good, fun.
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<h5>How did the team come together during the day, any standout team moments?</h5>
Definitely! Moving a HUGE whiteboard up two flights of stairs took multiple people from team A and team B, the staff were impressed we were able to lift and move it instead of dismantling it. It was a true team win!
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<h5>Making an impact, one day at a time.</h5>
Spending the day at Austin Sunshine Camps wasn&rsquo;t just about physical tasks, it was about connection, community, and contributing to something bigger than ourselves. Huge thanks to Ciara, Alessandra, and Vanessa for sharing their experience and to the entire Austin team for showing what community in action looks like.

Doing good in the Texas heat: LHi at Austin Sunshine Camps

Are you interested in a new adventure?

At LHi, we&rsquo;re always looking ahead, scanning the horizon for opportunity, listening to our people, and backing big ideas. That&rsquo;s why we&rsquo;re thrilled to share two exciting strategic shifts happening within our European business, both of which represent a bold step forward in our global expansion plans.
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<h5>Expanding our brand presence in Bristol.</h5>
Our Bristol office has long been a hub of innovation and growth, and we&rsquo;re proud to announce the addition of our Harper Harrison brand. This expansion builds on our existing success in the infrastructure space and reinforces the team's deep sector knowledge, where the demand for specialist talent remains incredibly strong.
 Importantly, this idea was first pitched through our internal Think Tank initiative. This was designed to give consultants a voice in shaping the business and reflects our belief that innovation doesn&rsquo;t just come from the top, but from empowering people at every level to bring forward bold, commercial ideas that drive the business forward.
 This move also marks a significant moment for our regional office, as Bristol Office Leader&nbsp;<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/tomclarkebristol/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Tom Clarke</a> comments:&nbsp;&ldquo;Adding another brand to our Bristol office is a strategic move, giving our excellent leaders the opportunities to develop their careers and to engage in new high-growth markets,&rdquo; he says. &ldquo;It&rsquo;s a hugely positive step for us locally in Bristol and across the global group.&rdquo;&nbsp; This growth not only reinforces LHi&rsquo;s presence in key global markets but demonstrates our ability to scale with purpose, investing in the right people, the right brands, and the right regions.
&ldquo;One of the things I&rsquo;m so passionate about is making sure we&rsquo;ve got our best people in the best opportunities,&rdquo; adds COO <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/richardsonben/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Ben Richardson</a>. &ldquo;And that we&rsquo;re brave enough to pivot and make big decisions when we see potential. These moves show our ability to adapt, expand, and deliver, while staying true to our people-first culture.&rdquo;
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<h5>SciPro expands life sciences reach across Munich and Berlin</h5>
Meanwhile, in Germany, we&rsquo;re excited to announce the further expansion of our SciPro brand into both Munich and Berlin, two of Europe&rsquo;s leading life sciences hubs. The move comes in response to extensive market research and increasing client demand in the pharmaceutical, biotech, and healthcare sectors. &ldquo;The decision to expand our SciPro brand across both Munich and Berlin is aimed at creating not only more, but also bigger opportunities for our leaders to grow their business units,&rdquo; said <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/dan-perkins-89a45810b/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Dan Perkins</a>, Head of our Munich office. &ldquo;On top of this, it allows us to attract the right talent to support our growth across two of Germany&rsquo;s largest cities.&rdquo; This expansion is a natural evolution of our presence in Germany and a testament to our ability to respond to market trends while empowering our people to take ownership of their career trajectories.
 Growth that works for our people and our clients
Whether it&rsquo;s through expanding into new markets, launching new brands, or supporting our people to step into new leadership roles, we&rsquo;re focused on building an organisation that thrives by putting people in the best positions to succeed.
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LHi Group grows stronger: two key brand expansions

For more information or to express interest in becoming a mentor or enrolling your team, please contact Imogen at:

A Global Mentorship Program, Empowering the Next Generation of Industry Leaders
 LHi Group, a global executive search and recruitment firm, is proud to announce the official launch of &lsquo;iAM - Igniting Ambition through Mentorship&rsquo;, a powerful new initiative offering industry-specific mentorship from Director to C-Suite level leaders. This structured programme delivers personalised, one-hour mentorship sessions designed to support professional development, career progression, and talent retention within the wider LHi community.
With over 20 years of recruitment expertise and five non-competing brands: SciPro (Life Sciences), Lawrence Harvey (Technology), Piper Maddox (|Clean Energy &amp; Clean Tech), Harper Harrison (Built Environment), and XPS (Project Delivery and Consulting &amp; Advisory), LHi Group continues its commitment to building inclusive, forward-thinking workplaces by offering clients and candidates real-time access to meaningful career support.  
iAM is focused on key transition points in professionals&rsquo; careers, including:
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This program gives clients a new way to invest in the long-term development of their workforce, while offering mentees relatable guidance from those who&rsquo;ve already walked their path.
Imogen Simpkin, the initiative&rsquo;s founder and long-time leader at LHi, shared:
&ldquo;For me, this programme represents nearly nine years of hard work. I&rsquo;m beyond excited to launch IAM and provide a platform for tailored industry-specific support and development that I know will resonate deeply across our community. It&rsquo;s a personal milestone, but more importantly, it&rsquo;s an opportunity to transform how we think about retention, leadership, and support, especially in the US market, where mentorship can make or break progression. I can&rsquo;t wait to see the impact IAM will have across all our brands.&rdquo;
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LHi Group Launches iAM: Igniting Ambition Through Mentorship

At LHi Group, we&rsquo;re all about embracing adventure, both at work and in life. That&rsquo;s why, after five years with us, our LHi&rsquo;ers earn the coveted LHi Passport, allowing them to experience a week at any of our global offices.
It&rsquo;s a unique opportunity to immerse yourself in a new culture, meet colleagues from all corners of the globe, and expand your horizons.
In line with our identity statement, &ldquo;We are adventurous,&rdquo; this benefit is all about exploring, connecting, and stepping out of your comfort zone. In this series, we&rsquo;ll hear from those who have recently used their LHi Passport, sharing their experiences and the impact it&rsquo;s had on them.
This time, we&rsquo;re hearing from&nbsp;<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/kieran-aldred-01ba91106/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Kieran Aldred,</a> Associate Director at <a href="https://www.lawrenceharvey.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Lawrence Harvey.</a>
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<h5 class="MsoNormal">Which global office did you choose for your LHi Passport trip, and why?</h5>
I chose to use my 5-year LHi Passport to visit LA. I had never visited the U.S. West Coast before, so I wanted to take this opportunity to explore a new part of the country and catch up with several colleagues and friends I already know in LA.
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<h5 class="MsoNormal">How was your experience? What were your thoughts on that particular office?</h5>
It was great! Everyone in the LA office is welcoming, friendly, and a lot of fun. Plus, the walk to the office along the beachfront wasn&rsquo;t too bad either.
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<h5 class="MsoNormal">What was the most memorable moment of your experience?</h5>
Seeing Adele at the Colosseum in Las Vegas.&nbsp;
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<h5 class="MsoNormal">Could you share some details about what you did during your time there?</h5>
Outside of work, I managed to catch an NFL game at the unbelievable SoFi Stadium, visit Malibu, go on a few hikes, enjoy amazing food, and relax by the pool. After my week in LA, my girlfriend and I also spent a week exploring Las Vegas and Utah.
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<h5 class="MsoNormal">What&rsquo;s your top tip that you would give someone preparing for their own LHi Passport adventure?</h5>
Make sure you immerse yourself into the office and get everyone to send you their top recommendations beforehand so that you don&rsquo;t miss out on anything!

The LHi Passport Spotlight: Kieran's adventure

If you could see yourself following in Michael's footsteps, start your journey today

At LHi, we love celebrating the fantastic contributions of our long-standing team members! Our "10 for 10" interview series explores the lives of those who have spent an incredible ten years plus with us. We ask ten fun questions that highlight their LHi journey, favourite moments, and a lot of laughs! Plus, we&rsquo;ll discover how they plan to use their 'gift of time'&mdash;will it be an epic month-long sabbatical or a shiny Rolex watch?&nbsp;
This time, we&rsquo;re excited to dive into the LHi adventure of our Chief Sales Officer, Michael Georgiou.&nbsp;
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<h5>What were your first impressions of LHi?&nbsp;</h5>
"A Unique and Quirky company. The office was a converted apartment in a council estate with a bed in it. Good down to earth people with ambition."
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<h5>If you had to pick one LHi moment, what has been your favourite over the past 10 years?</h5>
"Hard to say, been too many. Probably the incentive trip experiences to Croatia, St Anton, Vegas, Buenos Aires, New Orleans, Miami standout. So great to spend time with people on a personal level and form true friendships.
Or simply meeting Janna, my wife has probably been the best thing 😊.
In general though, it has just been the journey, people I have got to meet and amazing experiences in life the job has been able to give me, both in and out of work. Moving to NYC being an example."
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<h5>What advice would you give to your 'Younger You'?</h5>
"1)&nbsp; Whatever you do, do it well and it will open up future doors. Even if the job you are doing is not the job you want to do long-term, doing that job well will lead you to more opportunities.
 2) Consistency doesn&rsquo;t guarantee success, but not being consistent will guarantee not being successful."
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<h5>What is your favourite thing about LHi?</h5>
"Obviously, I love the people and that is a big factor as they make the culture. However, Trust that the business will always try to do the right thing over profit and look after their people is a big factor too."
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<h5>What are the biggest changes you&rsquo;ve seen over the past 10+ years at LHi?</h5>
"Navigating Covid and everyone being remote when office culture is such a big part of LHi was a big challenge. Also the new challenges that come with constantly trying to do something we haven&rsquo;t done before, but that is what makes it exciting."
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<h5>Where did you go with your LHi Passport 5 years ago?</h5>
"LA to propose to Janna, Business Services Manager &ndash; She said Yes 😊"
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<h5>What does the future hold for you at LHi?</h5>
"Making an impact in my current role, and creating new offering and services for our clients that accelerate and transform LHi to continue to grow."
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<h5>Who has been your biggest inspiration at LHi?&nbsp;</h5>
"Tom Glanfield &ndash; Most unique person I have met. What he has achieved is incredible to me."
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<h5>What would you say to anyone thinking about joining LHi?</h5>
"If you fully commit and immerse yourself in the job and the company 100%, then you will get a lot back. Show your personality and be willing to work hard to achieve something great."
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<h5>For 10 years at the company, you received LHi&rsquo;s Gift of Time, the question is did you choose a luxury watch or 1-month paid leave?</h5>
"I took the month off. My Wife and I went around South America for a month and did an incredible trip, that was a once in a lifetime opportunity. That could technically be the best moment of LHi, but it felt more of a personal trip as just the two of us."
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10 for 10: Michael Georgiou

At LHi Group, we&rsquo;re all about embracing adventure, both at work and in life. That&rsquo;s why, after five years with us, our LHi&rsquo;ers earn the coveted LHi Passport, allowing them to experience a week at any of our global offices.
It&rsquo;s a unique opportunity to immerse yourself in a new culture, meet colleagues from all corners of the globe, and expand your horizons.
In line with our identity statement, &ldquo;We are adventurous,&rdquo; this benefit is all about exploring, connecting, and stepping out of your comfort zone. In this series, we&rsquo;ll hear from those who have recently used their LHi Passport, sharing their experiences and the impact it&rsquo;s had on them.
This time, we&rsquo;re hearing from <a href="https://www.wearelhi.com">Piper Maddox's</a> Senior Vice President, <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/samanthakeay/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Sam Keay.</a>
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<h5 class="MsoNormal">Which global office did you choose for your LHi Passport trip, and why?</h5>
I chose the LHi Berlin office! The head of the Berlin office was in the same graduate intake as me, so it was a great opportunity to catch up with him. It&rsquo;s an amazing city, especially at the time of year we visited, AND it fit perfectly with our other travel plans.
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<h5 class="MsoNormal">How was your experience? What were your thoughts on that particular office?</h5>
We had the best time. Berlin exceeded our expectations on all fronts: climate, cuisine, sights, and accessibility. It was a great experience to visit one of our smaller, more &lsquo;startup&rsquo; feel offices, especially coming from NYC, which has the second-largest headcount in the group. With fewer than ten employees, we were able to get to know every single LHi Berlin team member and truly feel like part of the team.
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<h5 class="MsoNormal">Could you share some details about what you did during your time there?</h5>
We did A LOT! From visiting many beer gardens, to trying all different types of restaurants but also immersed ourselves in the culture. We visited Brandenburg Gate, walked through the Berlin Wall Memorial, and explored Museum Island. Additionally, we got to experience some of what Berlin's nightlife had to offer! 😊
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<h5 class="MsoNormal">What was the most memorable moment of your experience?</h5>
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<h5 class="MsoNormal">What&rsquo;s your top tip that you would give someone preparing for their own LHi Passport adventure?</h5>
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The LHi Passport Spotlight: Sam's adventure

Get in touch to learn more about our Impact Report and how we’re driving ESG forward

LHi Group, a global group in specialist talent solutions across transformative industries including, technology <a href="https://www.lawrenceharvey.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">(Lawrence Harvey)</a>, clean energy <a href="https://www.pipermaddox.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">(Piper Maddox)</a>, life sciences <a href="https://www.sciproglobal.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">(SciPro)</a>, built environment <a href="https://www.harperharrison.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">(Harper Harrison)</a>, and project solutions <a href="https://www.wearexps.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">(XPS)</a> proudly reflects on 2024, a year committed to ESG.
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With the release of our first Impact Report since our founding in 2002, LHi celebrates record-breaking achievements in ESG commitments, financial performance, and business expansion.
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Looking ahead to 2025, we remain committed in our mission to drive sustainable growth, deepen client partnerships, empower candidates in their careers, and further cement our status as an industry leader.
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<h4 class="MsoNormal">2024: A year of impact and outstanding performance</h4>
LHi Group&rsquo;s commitment to long-term impact has never been stronger. Across all global offices, our teams not only met, but surpassed fundraising targets, reinforcing our culture of giving back and social responsibility. In 2024 alone, LHi raised an incredible &pound;26,894,&nbsp;a testament to the passion, generosity, and dedication of our people. From charity events to company-wide initiatives, our teams globally came together to create meaningful change.
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Alongside this, our Diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) &nbsp;initiatives also remained a core pillar of LHi&rsquo;s mission. LHi Group continued to strengthen LHi-IN, its dedicated DEI programme, which now comprises eight diversity communities, fostering an inclusive environment where employees can share ideas, access valuable resources, and feel a true sense of belonging.
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A key milestone last year was the launch of the Women&rsquo;s Sales Board, a leadership development initiative designed to elevate and empower female talent within LHi. With a bold commitment to achieving 50/50 gender representation in leadership within five years, this initiative highlights LHi&rsquo;s determination to drive meaningful progress across the industry.
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Alongside our social responsibility initiatives, sustainability remains at the heart of LHi&rsquo;s operations, with ongoing efforts to advance green energy policies and reduce our carbon footprint. &ldquo;This is a journey, and it won&rsquo;t always be easy. But by embedding ESG into every decision we make, we&rsquo;re confident that we&rsquo;re not only building a more resilient company but also contributing to a healthier planet and a more equitable society,&rdquo; said <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/jrdenning/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Jim Denning</a>, CEO of LHi.
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To further drive impact, LHi is conducting a comprehensive data review to identify key areas for improvement and implement meaningful changes. This step will shape a strong, actionable strategy, ensuring our efforts align with the global goal of achieving Net Zero emissions by 2050.
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On the business front, LHi leveraged AI-driven recruitment solutions to refine hiring strategies and deliver exceptional client service. In 2024, thousands of professionals secured new roles through LHi, benefiting from expert career guidance, market insights, and skills development.
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<h4 class="MsoNormal">2025: Driving Growth and Innovation</h4>
With a strong foundation in place, LHi Group is strategically focusing on six key areas for 2025:
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;">Global market expansion: Targeting high-growth regions to enhance service delivery for clients and candidates.</li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;">Advancing technology and AI: Strengthening digital transformation through AI-powered recruitment solutions for smarter, data-driven hiring.</li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;">Talent development and leadership growth: Investing in upskilling, leadership training, and long-term career progression.</li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;">Enhanced client &amp; candidate experiences: Strengthening relationships with key stakeholders by delivering customised talent solutions and comprehensive career support.</li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;">Delivering value: Maintaining long-term profitability, scalability, and responsible business practices to drive stakeholder confidence.</li>
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&ldquo;2025 is about building on our momentum, delivering even greater value to our clients, candidates, employees, and investors,&rdquo; said CEO, Jim Denning. &ldquo;We are in a strong position to seize new opportunities while staying true to our mission of responsible growth.&rdquo;
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LHi Group&rsquo;s full ESG &amp; Impact Report provides a detailed analysis of these achievements and future priorities. We invite clients, candidates, and investors to explore the full Impact Report for deeper insights into the LHi Group&rsquo;s sustainability strategy and commitment to long-term impact.
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<h4 class="MsoNormal"><a href="https://lhigroup.typeform.com/to/yaMWx33K" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Download your copy here.</a></h4>

LHi Group: Reflecting on 2024 and accelerating growth in 2025

At LHi, we believe that true success is measured not only by our business achievements but also by how we support our people through every stage of life. As we celebrate International Women&rsquo;s Day and this year&rsquo;s theme of Accelerate Action, it&rsquo;s the perfect moment to highlight how our PACE (Parents and Carers Employee) community empowers women. It is designed to help women balance personal responsibilities and professional ambitions.
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<h4>How do we support women returning from maternity leave?</h4>
 For many women, returning to work after maternity leave is a pivotal moment. Our structured return-to-work programme helps make that transition smoother, offering flexibility, personalised support, and access to external career coaching during the first 12 months back.
 The need for this kind of support is clear, According to <a href="https://www.careersafterbabies.org/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Careers After Babies</a>, 44% of women earn less than they did before having children, with career recovery taking more than a decade. Additionally, the number of female managers drops by 32% after having children, while the number of women in administrative roles increases by 44%, highlighting the challenges in career progression post-maternity.
 Regular check-ins with the PACE leader during pregnancy and after returning ensure that every woman has the support she needs to regain confidence, navigate new challenges, and accelerate her career journey.
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<h4>Family-Friendly Policies That Drive Change</h4>
 Understanding the importance of better support for working parents, we have spent the past few years implementing meaningful policies that empower new mothers and enable women to thrive in all aspects of life.
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<li>&ldquo;The Little Things&rdquo; leave: Five fully paid days annually for parents until their child turns 18, giving time for school events, family appointments, or those moments that truly matter.</li>
<li>Doubled paternity leave: Encouraging shared caregiving responsibilities by offering four weeks of fully paid leave for fathers.</li>
<li>Carer&rsquo;s leave: Five fully paid days to support loved ones during illness or medical appointments.</li>
<li>Bath Time Benefit: This allows parents the flexibility to be present for essential family routines, like bedtime.</li>
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<h4>Championing Women in Leadership</h4>
 Taking action also means ensuring women have a voice at every level. Our PACE community is led by Kim Pasteau, Director and Head of Marketing, who draws from her own experiences as a returning mother. Under her leadership, PACE has championed policies that reflect the real needs of working women and foster an environment where they can thrive.
 This International Women&rsquo;s Day, we&rsquo;re reminded that meaningful change doesn&rsquo;t happen overnight, it&rsquo;s built through consistent action and support. At LHi, we&rsquo;re committed to creating an environment where women feel empowered to grow, lead, and succeed, without having to choose between personal responsibilities and professional ambition.

Accelerating Action for Women: How LHi’s PACE Community Supports Balance, Growth, and Opportunity

Join us in helping drive change

Leadership is about creating opportunities, championing diversity, and shaping an environment where everyone can thrive. Across industries, including recruitment, women remain underrepresented in senior roles. Breaking these barriers is essential for progress and innovation.
 At LHi Group and its global brands, <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/10407976/admin/dashboard/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Piper Maddox </a>(clean energy), <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/harper-harrison/?viewAsMember=true" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Harper Harrison </a>(built environment), <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/lawrence-harvey/?viewAsMember=true" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Lawrence Harvey </a>(technology and data), and <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/scipro/?viewAsMember=true" target="_blank" rel="noopener">SciPro</a> (life sciences), we are committed to empowering women at all levels of our business. We work with industries where women continue to make strides in leadership, and we&rsquo;re dedicated to fostering a culture where they can succeed.
 For International Women&rsquo;s Day, we&rsquo;re celebrating the incredible women leading the way across LHi&rsquo;s brands. We spoke with consultants and leaders across our business to hear their perspectives on leadership, inclusivity, and advice for the next generation of women in recruitment and STEM.
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<h4>Spotlight on Female Consultants Across LHi&rsquo;s Brands</h4>
 Across industries like engineering, technology, and clean energy, women continue to push boundaries, bringing new perspectives, expertise, and leadership to traditionally male-dominated fields. The path to gender parity is still in progress, but with each success story, the industry moves closer to a more inclusive future.
 For <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/vanessa-eatz-2a2430a3/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Vanessa Eatz</a>, Principal Consultant at Harper Harrison in New York, progress is visible within architecture, where she has seen a steady rise in female graduates over the past five years, increasing from "38% to 40%." While a small shift, she believes it reflects a "growing commitment to inclusivity" and a sign that more women are stepping into roles that were once overwhelmingly male-dominated. However, she emphasises that companies must continue investing in meaningful policies that support women in leadership.
 The tech industry, however, remains a challenging space for women. <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/amber-forrest-a1a9471b8/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Amber Forrest</a>, Recruitment Consultant at Lawrence Harvey in Berlin, notes that many still perceive it as "an unwelcome environment" where they will be in the minority. This perception, she argues, can deter women from entering the industry altogether. "Visible role models are essential in changing this mindset," she says, stressing that women in senior tech roles need to be championed to inspire and encourage future talent.
 Beyond recruitment, fostering an inclusive workplace culture is equally important. <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/ellisward09/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Ellis Ward</a>, Head of Digital Health at SciPro, London, believes that creating workplaces where "women can thrive, have their voices heard, and see a clear path to leadership" is key to lasting change. She highlights the role of mentorship, flexible working policies, and, most crucially, "visible female role models" in making progress that extends beyond simply hiring more women.
 For <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/caitlin-mccarley-8137981a0/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Caitlin McCarley</a>, Divisional Manager at Piper Maddox in Bristol, the support of a company that values diversity has been instrumental in overcoming industry barriers. She was drawn to clean energy because of its "impact and opportunity" and is proud to be part of a sector that is actively shaping the future. "It&rsquo;s an industry that affects everyone, and having more diverse voices at the table will only accelerate innovation," she shares.
 Networking, adaptability, and confidence are critical skills for women navigating male-dominated spaces. <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/kylie-leberman-015489206/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Kylie Leberman</a>, Team Lead of Piper Maddox in Miami, encourages women to "never hesitate to take up space and voice their ideas," reinforcing the importance of self-belief in career progression.
Meanwhile,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/lucy-henry-recrutement-emobilite/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Lucy Henry</a>, Divisional Manager at Piper Maddox in London, highlights the significance of resilience, sharing a key lesson from her own experience: "Stay focused on what you can control," she says, adding that every challenge should be seen as "an opportunity to learn and grow."
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<h4>Driving Gender Equality in Recruitment and STEM</h4>
 By highlighting the voices of women at LHi, we aim to inspire future generations and reaffirm our commitment to diversity and inclusion. True progress is achieved by taking action, sharing experiences, and ensuring that all women have the support and opportunities needed to thrive.
 This International Women&rsquo;s Day, we celebrate the incredible women at LHi who are shaping the future of recruitment and the industries we serve. By accelerating action, fostering inclusivity, and championing diverse talent, we are helping to build an industry where women not only succeed but lead the way.
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Why Women in Leadership Matters: Driving Change in Recruitment

What if your job wasn&rsquo;t just a job, but a place where you felt valued, supported, and truly excited to show up every day? At LHi Group, we believe work should be a journey filled with purpose, support, and opportunities to grow. It&rsquo;s about finding a place where you can thrive, be yourself, and actually enjoy showing up to work (whether that&rsquo;s in the office or from the comfort of your home.)
 As we celebrate Employee Appreciation Day, we want to take a moment to highlight what makes LHi more than just a workplace. Employee recognition and rewards are embedded in our culture, ensuring that every team member feels valued for their contributions.
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<h4>Hybrid/Remote Work</h4>
 At LHi, we recognise that each individual has unique working preferences, and a one-size-fits-all approach does not support productivity or well-being. Our hybrid and remote work culture enables employees to work in an environment that best suits their role and personal circumstances, whether that be in a dynamic office setting or a quieter home workspace. This flexibility ensures our people can perform at their best while maintaining a healthy work-life balance.
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<h4>Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)</h4>
 We understand that professional and personal challenges can arise, and having access to the right support is essential. Our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) provides confidential guidance and resources on a range of topics, including mental well-being, financial advice, and stress management. At LHi, we prioritise the well-being of our employees, ensuring they have the tools and support to navigate life&rsquo;s challenges effectively.
<h4> Employee Ownership Trust (EOT)</h4>
 As an Employee Ownership Trust (EOT), LHi operates with a commitment to shared prosperity and collaborative decision-making. This structure means that every employee has a stake in the company&rsquo;s success, fostering an environment where contributions are recognised and valued. It&rsquo;s a structure that empowers big ideas, sparks innovation, and keeps us all moving towards a shared vision of being &ldquo;Good Humans&rdquo; and achieving success together.
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<h4>Early Finish Fridays</h4>
 We believe hard work deserves a reward, and what better way to celebrate than wrapping up early on Fridays? After our weekly sales meeting, our sales teams finish early, giving them a chance to recharge and start the weekend a little sooner. &nbsp;
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<h4>Birthday Day Off</h4>
 Recognising the importance of personal milestones, LHi provides an additional day off for employees on their birthday. This benefit ensures that team members have the opportunity to celebrate in a way that is meaningful to them, further reinforcing our culture of employee appreciation and recognition.
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<h4>Extended Lunch Breaks</h4>
We know how important it is to take time for yourself during the day. That&rsquo;s why everyone at LHi gets two extended lunch breaks each week. Whether you&rsquo;re squeezing in a workout, running errands, or indulging in some well-deserved self-care, these breaks give you the flexibility to focus on what matters most.&nbsp;
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<h4>Incentives Worth Celebrating</h4>
 At LHi, we don&rsquo;t just offer great benefits, we go the extra mile with meaningful incentives that reward hard work and loyalty. From team celebrations to career development opportunities and exclusive trips for top performers, we believe in recognising the dedication that drives our success.
 If you&rsquo;re looking for a workplace that values and invests in its people, here&rsquo;s how we celebrate career milestones:
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<li>Thee Years: Enjoy an extra five days of holiday in your third year to celebrate your journey with LHi.</li>
<li>Five Years: Earn the coveted LHi Passport, where we&rsquo;ll cover flights and accommodation so you can experience working from one of our global office locations.</li>
<li>Ten Years: The Gift of Time &ndash; choose between a Rolex watch or a one-month paid sabbatical to mark your decade with LHi.</li>
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We also offer two all-expenses-paid incentive trips each year for top performers, with past destinations including Croatia, St. Lucia, and beyond.
This Employee Appreciation Day, we&rsquo;re proud to highlight the people-first culture that makes LHi a place where talent thrives. If you're looking for a career move that comes with real rewards, growth, and recognition, LHi is the place to be.

A Career Move Packed with Perks & Possibilities

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<h3 class="Type__TypeElement-sc-goli3j-0 kmaEqv" data-encore-id="type">S1 E9 | The Road to Recruitment Success: Francis&rsquo;s War Stories and Winning Mindset</h3>
Join podcast host, <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/melissa-reid-04388a164/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Melissa Reid</a> as she sits down with <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/francis-kerins-34ab91b5/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Francis Kerins</a>, Senior Associate Director at <a href="https://www.lawrenceharvey.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Lawrence Harvey</a> to uncover his inspiring journey at LHi Group.
In this episode, they explore Francis&rsquo;s &ldquo;war stories&rdquo; from his early recruitment days, the challenges he overcame to lead teams across London, Europe, and the US, and the mindset and mentorship strategies that drive success. This episode is filled with valuable insights, personal stories, and practical lessons to take with you.
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ABOUT FRANCIS:
Francis Kerins is our Senior Associate Director at Lawrence Harvey, part of the LHi Group, where he leads the Contract Technology division across London, the EU, and now expanding into the US. Since joining us as a graduate, Francis has risen through the ranks, demonstrating what it truly takes to commit to the recruitment rollercoaster. His inquisitive nature and relentless drive have been pivotal in driving growth and establishing high-performing teams within our business.
Francis&rsquo;s journey is a testament to the supportive culture fostered by our board of leaders and the opportunities available for those willing to embrace challenges and excel. His success story showcases not only his dedication but also the power of mentorship, collaboration, and a commitment to personal and professional growth.&nbsp;
Want to speak to host, Melissa Reid? Reach out to her now at&nbsp;<a href="mailto:m.reid@wearelhi.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener">m.reid@wearelhi.com</a>
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In those shoes | S1 E9

<h3 class="Type__TypeElement-sc-goli3j-0 kmaEqv" data-encore-id="type">S1 E8 | If it scares you, you&rsquo;re ready: Brian Zinco&rsquo;s 5-year journey to the top 5% in staffing</h3>
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Join us for our latest podcast episode as host, <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/goodhumanheadhunter/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">James Westwood</a> sits down with <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/brian-zinco-b5792b15a/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Brian Zinco</a>,&nbsp;Vice President - Head of Contracts Recruitment (East Coast) at <a href="https://www.sciproglobal.com">SciPro</a>. In this podcast episode, Brian digs deep on previous rejections, how he turned these into motivations and navigated some of the toughest transitions; starting in the pandemic, building out a niche market to become a true expert and transitioning from perm to contract. &nbsp;
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ABOUT BRIAN:
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For anyone who&rsquo;s worked with Brian, they will say he&rsquo;s a dream to work with&hellip; Why? It becomes evident in this interview, where he describes his self-motivation, his mindset for work class basics and self drive to continuously strive for better&hellip; personally and professionally. All whilst being incredibly humble in the process, in my opinion &amp; confirmed by his presence in the industry / business, Brian is truly a generational talent. One of the best recruiters in Life Sciences, one of the most loved employee&rsquo;s in the business and he speaks eloquently through 5 years, which in reality&hellip; very few could achieve!&nbsp;
Want to speak to host, James Westwood? Reach out to him now at <a href="mailto:j.westwood@wearelhi.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener">j.westwood@wearelhi.com</a>
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In those shoes | S1 E8

<h3 class="Type__TypeElement-sc-goli3j-0 kmaEqv" data-encore-id="type">S1 E7 | Thriving in New Markets: Matt Jebbitt on Embracing Challenges, our &lsquo;Younger You&rsquo; and Leading the Future</h3>
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Join us for our latest podcast episode as host, <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/melissa-reid-04388a164/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Melissa Reid</a> sits down with<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/matt-jebbitt-7b0253138/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"> Matt Jebbitt</a>, Divisional Manager at <a href="https://www.pipermaddox.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Piper Maddox</a> to discuss his incredible journey at LHi Group and the key milestones that have shaped his career. We explored his experience of launching new markets and regions, highlighting the challenges and rewards of building a successful team from the ground up. Matt also shared his insights into what it&rsquo;s like to be part of an Employee-Owned Trust (EOT) business.
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A big focus of our conversation was on the importance of growing and developing a team, with Matt reflecting on why fostering young talent is so crucial to his approach. His passion for the "younger you" philosophy at LHi Group shines through as he discusses how embracing fresh perspectives and nurturing the next generation of leaders is key to sustained success.
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ABOUT MATT:
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Matt Jebbitt is our Divisional Manager at Piper Maddox with a focus on the DACH region from our Bristol office. With nearly six years of experience in recruitment, Matt has played a pivotal role in expanding into new markets and regions, navigating the challenges of building a high-performing team in a competitive landscape. His leadership is rooted in the belief that growing and developing talent is essential, and he takes pride in nurturing the next generation of recruiters.
Matt embraces the "younger you" philosophy, empowering younger professionals to take on more responsibility and grow within the organisation. His ability to foster a supportive culture, and drive success in new markets has been key to his achievements and continues to shape the future of the DACH division.
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Want to speak to host, Melissa Reid? Reach out to her now at&nbsp;<a href="mailto:m.reid@wearelhi.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener">m.reid@wearelhi.com</a>
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In those shoes | S1 E7

This year, our London office not only reached but surpassed their charity target, becoming the third office to achieve this milestone! Their exceptional dedication is making a real difference in the community. We caught up with the team to hear all about their exciting journey, creative fundraising ideas, and what made this year's efforts so impactful.
Here's what our chair of the London committee, <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/edbevans/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Ed Bevans</a>, had to say:
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<h5>Tell us about the charity your office chose to support&mdash;why does it mean something to you?</h5>
&ldquo;The charity for the London office this year is <a href="https://designability.org.uk/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Designability</a>. They have been <a href="https://www.sciproglobal.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">SciPro&rsquo;s</a> charity partner for the past five years, and I was excited to have the full support of the London office in our fundraising efforts.
Designability is a UK-based charity dedicated to improving the lives of people with disabilities through innovative design solutions. Their mission is to create products and services that empower individuals to live with greater independence and dignity.&rdquo;
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<h5>What was your fundraising goal, and how did you come up with that number?</h5>
&ldquo;Our fundraising goal was &pound;5,000&mdash;the amount it costs Designability to produce a Wizzybug, an electric wheelchair designed to help children with rare muscular diseases gain greater independence in their lives."
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<h5>Why did you pick this charity for 2024? What drew you to it?</h5>
"SciPro is our Life Sciences recruitment brand, and originally, we wanted a life sciences based charity partner. The WizzyBug is a fully regulated medical device, so in 2018, when I first met Designability, the partnership made sense.
Since then, Designability has grown its offering and now designs and manufactures a number of products for individuals with disabilities. One of the products they designed was a charger for electric vehicles, a product closely aligned with our Clean Energy brand, <a href="https://www.pipermaddox.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Piper Maddox.</a>
Additionally, in the years before Designability became the official London charity, we had raised &pound;15,000 for them, and we were really keen to hit the &pound;20k+ milestone with the help of the whole office.
With a direct connection to two of the three brands in the office, plus the relationship we&rsquo;ve built with the team there and the milestone figure of &pound;20,000, Designability was the perfect pick for London&rsquo;s 2024 charity partner."
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<h5>What&rsquo;s been your favourite moment or the most rewarding part of working on this charity project?</h5>
"My favourite moment has been the Masquerade Black Tie Ball. Firstly, it was great to spend time with such dedicated and creative individuals from the London CSR committee. On top of that, it was a lot of fun to organise a gala ball for the entire office, and then have the chance to blow off steam and enjoy the night when it finally happened!
Close behind that was being invited by the team at Designability to attend the Third Sector Awards, which was a massive event at the Royal Lancaster Hotel in Hyde Park. Dario Canini from Designability was nominated for an award. It was amazing to spend time with the team from Designability and learn about the incredible work from so many UK charities.
My least favourite moment was 20 kilometers into the Battersea half marathon&mdash;just as the pain started kicking in!"
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<h5>How did your team hit the target and make an impact in the community?</h5>
"We raised funds through a variety of methods. <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/tom-dacey-03b01810a/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Tom Dacey</a> and <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/ellisward09/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Ellis Ward</a> both ran a half marathon, while <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/oliverwood-/">Oliver Wood</a> took on the Three Peaks Challenge. Nick Mahoney completed an ultra marathon.
<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarah-bouvier-63b607210/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Sarah Bouvier</a> and <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/margareth-dauphard-57200214b/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Margareth Dauphard</a> did a sensational job organising a black-tie gala event, which became a real highlight&mdash;not just for the CSR team, but for the London office in 2024.
We also participated in a Thames River Clean-Up, spending a morning removing litter from the Thames (you&rsquo;d be amazed at what washes up!)."
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<h5>Did your team come up with any cool or creative fundraising ideas that you&rsquo;d suggest to others?</h5>
&ldquo;The black-tie gala was excellent, featuring an auction, the opportunity to &ldquo;buy&rdquo; time off for a late start, and several smaller ways to raise money.&nbsp;Other than that, it was all hard work and the dedication of so many people in the London office who were passionate about supporting Designability.
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<h5>A Huge Shoutout!</h5>
A massive well done to Ed, chair of the committee, and the entire London office for their hard work and commitment in not only reaching but surpassing their charity target! Their enthusiasm and teamwork have set the bar high, inspiring all of us to get involved and make a positive impact in our communities.

London office achieves record charity fundraising goal with Designability

At LHi Group, we&rsquo;re all about embracing adventure, both at work and in life. That&rsquo;s why, after five years with us, our LHi&rsquo;ers earn the coveted LHi Passport, allowing them to experience a week at any of our global offices.
It&rsquo;s a unique opportunity to immerse yourself in a new culture, meet colleagues from all corners of the globe, and expand your horizons.
In line with our identity statement, &ldquo;We are adventurous,&rdquo; this benefit is all about exploring, connecting, and stepping out of your comfort zone. In this series, we&rsquo;ll hear from those who have recently used their LHi Passport, sharing their experiences and the impact it&rsquo;s had on them.
First up, we&rsquo;re hearing from our Talent Partner, <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/goodhumanheadhunter/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">James Westwood!</a>
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<h5 class="MsoNormal">Which global office did you choose for your LHi Passport trip, and why?</h5>
I chose Munich in May 2024 because I wanted to explore more of Europe after returning from the States. It's close to countries like Austria, Italy, and Switzerland, so I thought it could be a great opportunity for a two-in-one trip.
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<h5 class="MsoNormal">Could you share some details about what you did during your time there?</h5>
It's a short flight from the UK, and about an hour from the airport, and you&rsquo;re in the centre.&nbsp; We spent four days in Munich, getting around on the tram - which is super easy to get around on. Spent time in the English gardens &ndash; beautiful (check out the surfers), visited some cool museums, and took in some culture with our resident tour guide <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/patriciaschwenk/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Patricia</a> (TA &amp; L&amp;D) and naturally <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/dan-perkins-89a45810b/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Dan</a> (Head of LHi Munich) took us out to some quintessential Bavarian dining!
Following this, we rented a car and drove 4 hours to Lake Garda in Italy for a week&hellip; what&rsquo;s not to love?
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<h5 class="MsoNormal">How was your experience? What were your thoughts on that particular office?</h5>
Fantastic office location, vibey environment &amp; super cool people. The team was very welcoming to me and my family. There are plenty of food spots nearby and, of course...pubs.
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<h5 class="MsoNormal">What was the most memorable moment of your experience?</h5>
It was definitely going for dinner with Patricia and Dan with the family&hellip; lovely gesture for them to come out with us and have some free child care! Close second, watching the office wrap up the week with a crazy water spitting in the face game&hellip; I guess you had to be there!
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<h5 class="MsoNormal">What&rsquo;s your top tip that you would give someone preparing for their own LHi Passport adventure?</h5>
Step outside your comfort zone and go somewhere you don&rsquo;t know many people in the office.&nbsp;
Prepare &ndash; Let them know you are thinking / are going and ensure there will be a good crowd about&hellip; they will prompt the office to be available to show you around.&nbsp;
Finally, embrace it. Live like a local, go to their usual lunch spots, watering holes &amp; get involved in their weekly activities&hellip;. You never know, you might like it so much it could be you&rsquo;re new home!

The LHi Passport Spotlight: James' adventure

If you could see yourself following in Jim's footsteps, start your journey today

At LHi, we love celebrating the fantastic contributions of our long-standing team members! Our "10 for 10" interview series explores the lives of those who have spent an incredible ten years plus with us. We ask ten fun questions that highlight their LHi journey, favourite moments, and a lot of laughs! Plus, we&rsquo;ll discover how they plan to use their 'gift of time'&mdash;will it be an epic month-long sabbatical or a shiny Rolex watch?&nbsp;
This time, we&rsquo;re excited to dive into the LHi adventure of our CEO, <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/jrdenning/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Jim Denning!</a>
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<h5 style="margin-left: 0cm; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;">What were your first impressions of LHi?&nbsp;</h5>
My initial impression of LHi was that it was a company people genuinely loved working for. There was something in the air&mdash;it was clear that LHi was built by talented individuals who had created an incredible atmosphere and a business that truly punches above its weight in terms of size.
Above all, I felt a genuine desire within the business to improve, scale, and leave its mark on the industry.
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<h5 style="margin-left: 0cm; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;">If you had to pick one LHi moment, what has been your favourite over the past 10 years? </h5>
Hosting the 2020 &ldquo;LHi Experience&rdquo; in South Africa, just prior to the pandemic, was unforgettable. We had 25 of the best and brightest performers from across the group fly into Cape Town, where we spent time in the Winelands before heading out on a two-day safari. These incentive trips are always incredible experiences, but so many moments stood out during this trip&mdash;whether it was the tears of joy from the group witnessing the Big Five (especially the lions) for the first time, hosting the best LHi lunch club ever on a wine estate, or my personal highlight: watching the sunset over Cape Town from the top of Table Mountain with a glass of red in hand and 25 true friends for company. It just doesn&rsquo;t get much better than this!
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<h5 style="margin-left: 0cm; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;">What advice would you give to your 'Younger You'? </h5>
Imposter syndrome is natural, but the key to overcoming it, is to walk headfirst towards it. Do this as often as you can, and don&rsquo;t hesitate to ask others for help! Embrace all the challenges that LHi offers, and raise your hand to take on as much as you can.
Take a moment now and then to enjoy the journey and appreciate the people who are with you for the ride. But above all else, join LHi sooner!
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<h5 style="margin-left: 0cm; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;">What is your favourite thing about LHi? </h5>
This is quite a personal sentiment for me, but I believe it captures the essence of the company&mdash;what I call the &ldquo;stardust.&rdquo; Throughout my time here, and despite the growth we&rsquo;ve experienced, that essence has remained unchanged. This &ldquo;stardust&rdquo; is the feeling you get when you walk into an LHi office (no matter where you are in the world) and how it instantly brings a smile to your face. It&rsquo;s the stories of people achieving growth, development, and success&mdash;sometimes beyond what they realised they were capable of&mdash;and then watching everyone celebrate that person with genuine happiness. That&rsquo;s what will always make LHi special for me.
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<h5 style="margin-left: 0cm; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;">What are the biggest changes you&rsquo;ve seen over the past 10+ years at LHi? </h5>
Wow, how long do you have? I feel incredibly blessed to work alongside so many individuals in the group who have been at LHi for over five years. The biggest change I&rsquo;ve witnessed is the growth and transformation of so many people I feel I&rsquo;ve grown up with here. It&rsquo;s been an absolute privilege to see individuals from all corners of our group evolve into better people, recruiters, and leaders. This journey has significantly reshaped the company from a scrappy 30-person business to the firm we are today.
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<h5 style="margin-left: 0cm; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;">Where did you go with your LHi Passport 5 years ago? </h5>
I&rsquo;ve been very fortunate in my career at LHi to have had the opportunity to travel to all of our offices multiple times (except for our newest Miami office). I never got around to using that passport incentive, but perhaps a trip to Miami in 2025 might be on the cards!
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<h5 style="margin-left: 0cm; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;">What does the future hold for you at LHi? </h5>
Opportunity&mdash;that&rsquo;s the overriding feeling I have when I think about LHi&rsquo;s future and how my future is intertwined with it. I feel very fortunate to be a custodian of LHi and to play a part in shaping its future. That future is built on the premise of ensuring we provide as many people as possible the chance to step out of their comfort zones and embrace opportunities for adventure, development, and growth. Being able to help others and watch them seize these opportunities is truly a privileged position.
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<h5 style="margin-left: 0cm; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;">Who has been your biggest inspiration at LHi?&nbsp;</h5>
It&rsquo;s very tough to single out one person, but there are three individuals who share a similar inspirational story. Whenever I experience moments of self-doubt or don&rsquo;t quite feel at my best, thinking of their stories and passion for the business helps me regain my footing. These individuals are <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/richardsonben/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Ben Richardson</a>, <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikebott/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Mike Bott</a>, and <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelgeorgiou/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Michael Georgiou</a>. Together, they have a combined 41 years of service at LHi, each starting their recruitment careers as rookies before the company had more than 20 employees.
They have witnessed the ebb and flow of LHi&rsquo;s growth, from TG&rsquo;s <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/tomglanfield/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">(Tom Glanfield)</a> flat to a 400-person global recruitment firm. Along the way, they&rsquo;ve worn many different hats, travelled the world, launched offices and brands, and even broken new ground for LHi on different continents. These three have climbed every rung of the ladder at LHi and now sit at the top of our business as members of the C-Suite, each responsible for driving the company forward and ensuring we continue to improve.
What&rsquo;s even more incredible is that, despite their 41 years of service, all three show up every day with even more passion and excitement for what they do than they did ten years ago when I first met them.
Tenure is rare in recruitment, and I believe LHi&rsquo;s success in breaking the recruitment mold sets us apart from many other firms. These three individuals are the inspirational figures who motivate others in our group (including myself) to aim to walk in their shoes one day.
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<h5 style="margin-left: 0cm; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;">What would you say to anyone thinking about joining LHi?</h5>
Make sure to ask lots of questions and understand our ethos and what LHi is all about. Try to hear as many stories (both successful and challenging) from the people you&rsquo;ll be working with. Then, ask yourself if you are open to committing to being the best version of yourself and consistently pushing yourself out of your comfort zone. As long as your answer to those questions is 'yes', then go for it! It&rsquo;s a decision you won&rsquo;t regret today, and your future self will thank you for making it!
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<h5 style="margin-left: 0cm; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;">For 10 years at the company, you received LHi&rsquo;s Gift of Time, the question is did you choose a luxury watch or 1-month paid leave?</h5>
My wife and I welcomed our second child into the world, and I used the gift of time to spend a little longer with our newborn than usual. It was great to have that time!&nbsp;

10 for 10 with Jim Denning

At LHi Group, we&rsquo;re all about embracing adventure, both at work and in life. That&rsquo;s why, after five years with us, our LHi&rsquo;ers earn the coveted LHi Passport, allowing them to experience a week at any of our global offices.
It&rsquo;s a unique opportunity to immerse yourself in a new culture, meet colleagues from all corners of the globe, and expand your horizons.
In line with our identity statement, &ldquo;We are adventurous,&rdquo; this benefit is all about exploring, connecting, and stepping out of your comfort zone. In this series, we&rsquo;ll hear from those who have recently used their LHi Passport, sharing their experiences and the impact it&rsquo;s had on them.
This time, we&rsquo;re hearing from our&nbsp;Design &amp; Brand Manager, <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/lewis-cornwall-4b609a84/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Lewis Cornwall:</a>
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<h5 class="MsoNormal">Which global office did you choose for your LHi Passport trip, and why?</h5>
I chose the New York office because it's definitely one of my favorite cities in the world! I wanted to get a sense of what it's like working in such an influential city. Since New York was LHi Group's first US office, I wanted to experience it in person after eight years of working here.
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<h5 class="MsoNormal">How was your experience? What were your thoughts on that particular office?</h5>
It was a lot of fun! I was able to balance the LHi Passport experience with enjoying my time in New York, exploring the city and its different boroughs, and finally meeting some of the US team members I've worked with but never had the pleasure of meeting in person. I think it's always important for our teams around the world to meet the Operations department that supports them in their day-to-day work. It helps build strong working relationships and puts a name to the face after meeting in person!
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<h5 class="MsoNormal">Could you share some details about what you did during your time there?</h5>
Outside of work, I explored different areas of the city, checked out a lot of food spots, museums, and bars. There's so much diversity in New York, and it shows in the variety of places and experiences. Even just walking around and observing people going about their daily routines is something I enjoy! People are surprisingly friendly too&mdash;I think there's a perception of New York as a cold, tough place, which it can be. But I met so many nice people who were always up for a chat&mdash;I loved that!
For work, I had in-person meetings with some people in my department, which was great. I got to observe the routines of the NY office and see how the teams interact with each other. It was a chance to meet lots of people I&rsquo;d heard of but hadn&rsquo;t met yet&mdash;plus a few drinks on Friday made it even better!
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<h5 class="MsoNormal">What was the most memorable moment of your experience?</h5>
Honestly, just how massive and surreal the city is! There&rsquo;s that clich&eacute; about &lsquo;New York feeling like a movie,&rsquo; but it really does&mdash;especially for someone like me, where the novelty hasn&rsquo;t worn off yet. There was this perfect golden hour in Central Park mid-week where we just sat and watched everyone enjoying their evening.
Williamsburg was also a lot of fun! And the BAGELS... I&rsquo;ll be dreaming about some of those New York bagels until I can have them again.
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<h5 class="MsoNormal">What&rsquo;s your top tip that you would give someone preparing for their own LHi Passport adventure?</h5>
Just take in as much of wherever you're going as possible! I don&rsquo;t get to visit North America often, so I made sure to soak it all up&mdash;10 miles of walking a day! Try new things and enjoy every moment.

The LHi Passport Spotlight: Lewis' adventure

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Join us for our latest podcast episode featuring Lauren Fotta, <span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Aptos',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: Aptos; mso-ligatures: standardcontextual; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA;">Divisional Manager, Origination &amp; Development&nbsp;at Piper Maddox. In this episode, we delve into Lauren's remarkable seven-year journey, starting with her being recognized as a &ldquo;people person&rdquo; and culminating in her arrival in Austin before the city&rsquo;s significant migration. She shares her quest for the right culture and the valuable lessons she learned along the way.
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ABOUT LAUREN:
The first thing that will strike you about Lauren is her energy and her ability to be present in the moment. Although she follows the typical trend of &ldquo;falling&rdquo; into recruitment, Lauren possesses a remarkable ability to see the bigger picture and make the most of the environments she has been in. Having only known recruitment, her aptitude to transition into three different industries&mdash;and, more importantly, to achieve success&mdash;ensures that this podcast is one not to be missed!
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Want to speak to host, James Westwood? Reach out to her now at <a href="mailto:j.westwood@wearelhi.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener">j.westwood@wearelhi.com</a>
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In those shoes | S1 E6

This year, our Bristol office has hit their charity target, becoming the second office to achieve this milestone! Their incredible dedication is making a real difference in the community. We caught up with the Bristol team to hear all about their fun journey, creative fundraising ideas, and what made this year's efforts so impactful.
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Here's what our chair of the Bristol committee, <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamie-holmes-b47756162/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Jamie Holmes</a> had to say:
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<h5>Tell us about the charity your office chose to support&mdash;why does it mean something to you?</h5>
&ldquo;This year, Bristol have been raising money for Avon Needs Trees.&nbsp;
 Avon Needs Trees is a Bristol-based charity dedicated to buying, planting, and preserving land for reforestation in the Bristol-Avon catchment area. Their mission is to create sustainable and healthy ecosystems that benefit both people and wildlife in the region.
The Bristol Avon area has been severely affected by deforestation over the last few decades and this charity looks to combat that and provide a long-term solution.
 Bristol being a <a href="https://www.pipermaddox.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Piper Maddox</a> office, we are very passionate about sustainability. This charity aligns nicely with our passion and allowed us to support a local charity and the wider Bristol community! "
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<h5>What was your fundraising goal, and how did you come up with that number?</h5>
&ldquo;Our fundraising goal was &pound;2,000. Based on last year's target of &pound;1,000 and a few new people in the office, I thought this would be a great figure to aim for. But this won't slow us down! We're continuing to hold fundraising events this quarter along with volunteer days to further our impact in the community.&rdquo;
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<h5>Why did you pick this charity for 2024? What drew you to it?</h5>
&ldquo;We gave the Bristol office a chance to find a local charity that they felt resonated with our values and mission. Everyone with a charity choice pitched to the office about why we should choose their charity, and Avon Needs Trees was a clear winner.
Avon Needs Trees being Bristol-based and well aligned with Piper Maddox&rsquo;s sustainability mission, made it a great choice for this year's charity."
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<h5>What&rsquo;s been your favorite moment or the most rewarding part of working on this charity project?</h5>
&ldquo;So far, the most rewarding fund-raising project has been the Tree Maintenance day we spent with our charity partner.&nbsp; 
The whole office spent a day with our Avon Needs Trees helping them maintain the Tree saplings that were planted last winter. With all 21 of the Bristol office helping, we were able to make a considerable contribution to making sure that the Tree&rsquo;s that were planted in Winter were well kept and increase their survival rate.&rdquo;
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<h5>How did your team hit the target and make an impact in the community?</h5>
"We have been consistently doing lots of little charity raising schemes throughout the year. Our biggest money-raising event has been the Tree Maintenance day where we were really able to add value to our charity partner and make a positive impact on the community.&rdquo;
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<h5>Did your team come up with any cool or creative fundraising ideas that you&rsquo;d suggest to others?</h5>
&ldquo;Charity Poker Night, Spanish tapas, Various Pub crawls and we have a few events still to come &ndash; Tree planting day with Avon Needs Trees and the infamous Christmas Hootenanny!"
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<h5>A Huge Shoutout!</h5>
A massive well done to Jamie, chair of the committee, along with the entire Bristol office for their hard work and commitment in reaching their charity target! Their enthusiasm and teamwork have truly set the bar high, inspiring us all to get involved and make a positive impact in our communities.

LHi Bristol reaches charity goal for Avon Needs Trees!

This year, our Miami office took the lead, hitting their charity target and continuing to raise even more! As the first office to reach their goal, they&rsquo;ve set an incredible example for everyone. Their amazing dedication is making a real difference in the community. We caught up with the Miami team to hear all about their fun journey, creative fundraising ideas, and what made this year's efforts so impactful.
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Here's what our co-chairs of the committee, <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/kylie-leberman-015489206/">Kylie Leberman</a> and <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/matt-thomas-2645906b/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Matt Thomas</a>, had to say:
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Tell us about the charity your office chose to support&mdash;why does it mean something to you?
&ldquo;We chose to support Camillus House, a Miami-Dade County charity that provides humanitarian services to the local community. Camillus House serves the hungry, homeless, and forgotten by providing food, housing, and medical care. Supporting a local charity was super important to us as we aim to truly embed ourselves in Miami life.&rdquo;
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What was your fundraising goal, and how did you come up with that number?
&ldquo;We set a goal at the beginning of the year to raise $1,000. We picked this number because, at the start of the year, we were a small team of six or seven people. We wanted to keep things realistic, knowing we&rsquo;d grow, but not sure when. $1,000 felt like a solid target, and we managed to rally our family and friends to help us reach it!&rdquo;
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Why did you pick this charity for 2024? What drew you to it?
&ldquo;We chose Camillus House as our office charity because homelessness is a growing issue across the U.S. We believe the best way to drive change is to start local! Camillus House offers housing programs and workforce development initiatives. Their hands-on approach to improving lives is a fantastic cause to get behind.&rdquo;
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What&rsquo;s been your favorite moment or the most rewarding part of working on this charity project?
&ldquo;Hitting our target halfway through the year was a huge highlight and a testament to the commitment of our team, their friends, and families. Our charity quiz night and mini-golf tournament were also great fun, bringing out some classic recruiter competitiveness!&rdquo;
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How did your team hit the target and make an impact in the community?
&ldquo;We hit the target by keeping up with consistent quarterly events and maintaining a steady stream of fundraising through office fines. It was a team effort all the way!&rdquo;
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Did your team come up with any cool or creative fundraising ideas that you&rsquo;d suggest to others?
&ldquo;Fundraising ideas usually depend on how many people you can invite! Since we had a smaller office, we couldn&rsquo;t host huge events, but we turned that into an advantage by inviting friends and family to create a lively atmosphere that helped raise more for charity. We kept our events simple and fun&mdash;quizzes were a hit, and our mini-golf tournament brought a lot of laughter!&rdquo;
&ldquo;One of my favorite ideas was teaming up with NYC&rsquo;s race night event in Q1. Coming from New York, I&rsquo;ve always loved race nights, so when they reached out to see if we wanted to host our own, we jumped on it! For St. Patrick&rsquo;s Day we got creative&mdash;dressing up as four-leaf clovers and holding a beach race. The NY office and the Board even picked which consultant they wanted to win, and all proceeds went to Camillus House!&rdquo;
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A Huge Shoutout!
A massive well done to our co-chairs of the committee, along with the entire Miami office for their hard work and commitment in reaching their charity target! Their enthusiasm and teamwork have truly set the bar high, inspiring us all to get involved and make a positive impact in our communities.
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Target Hit: Miami's Positive Impact on the Local Community

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Melissa Reid is our UK &amp; EU Talent Lead and has spent 4 years working with LHi Group. She focusses on Graduate through to our Senior hiring across our London, Manchester, Bristol, Munich and Berlin offices, and manages a dynamic team of 2. Originally based in our London office, Melissa now works fully remote from her home of Scotland and similar to James, outside of work is a run club enthusiast and dog mum to Chester.&nbsp;
Melissa Reid: <a href="mailto:m.reid@wearelhi.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener">m.reid@wearelhi.com</a>
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In those shoes | S1 E5

Want to be part of the next LHi adventure?

We are thrilled to announce the launch of six new websites for <a href="https://www.wearelhi.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">LHi Group</a> and its specialised brands:<a href="https://www.lawrenceharvey.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"> Lawrence Harvey (Technology)</a>, <a href="https://www.harperharrison.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Harper Harrison (Built Environment)</a>, <a href="https://www.sciproglobal.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">SciPro (Life Sciences)</a>, <a href="https://www.pipermaddox.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Piper Maddox (Clean Energy)</a>, and <a href="https://www.wearexps.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">XPS (Business Solutions)</a>. These new websites are a testament to our commitment to innovation and our position as leading experts in our respective fields.
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<h4 class="MsoNormal">A new chapter in our company&rsquo;s history</h4>
The launch of our new websites marks a pivotal moment in LHi Group's history. It showcases our evolution and the synergy between our brands, demonstrating our expertise and leadership across different markets. Each website is tailored to highlight our specialised knowledge and commitment to excellence, making it easier for clients, candidates, and partners to navigate our services and understand our strengths.
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"After steady growth in the last 12 months and adding people to the business cautiously in line with market conditions, we have moved to a phase of hyper-growth with a number of vacancies across the group." Says <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/annemariebutts/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Anne-Marie Butts</a>, Chief of People at LHi Group. "The new websites are our shop window to potential LHi&rsquo;ers, showcasing our people, benefits, and opportunities, the websites detail all of the great reasons to work here and give potential new joiners the information they need to make informed decisions about their futures&rdquo;
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Reflecting on our growth and future prospects
Following a fantastic sales performance in the first half of 2024, we anticipate continued success through the second half. Our key clients are accelerating their hiring efforts, and new business wins reached an all-time high in H1, setting the stage for an expected increase in sales performance through H2.
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<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikebott/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Mike Bott</a>, COO, shares his insights: "With the addition of new cutting-edge markets in the Lawrence Harvey brand (Technology), the expansion of Harper Harrison (Built Environment/Data centres) in the US, Piper Maddox as the leading renewable brand in the US/EUR/UK, and the headcount expansion in SciPro (Life Sciences), we are confident in hitting and exceeding our 2024 budgets."
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Getting better to get bigger
Our new websites not only highlight our achievements and market leadership but also provide a comprehensive look at our offerings and the vibrant culture within LHi Group. <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/jrdenning/">Jim Denning</a>, CEO comments &ldquo;As we look towards H2 I&rsquo;m excited to embark on a growth phase within LHi. We have been operating under the theme of &lsquo;getting better to get bigger&rsquo; over the past 12 month period&nbsp; and it&rsquo;s now time to execute on the exciting 2nd part of that strategy&rdquo;. Jim adds, &ldquo;The launch of our new websites is a fantastic showcase of the work we have done in each of our specialist brands to ensure we operate at cutting edge of our markets, engage with the best talent in the market and are able to help our customers continue to grow from strength to strength.&rdquo;
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Our websites are a crucial tool in our mission to attract top talent and continue our trajectory of growth and success.
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As we move forward, we remain dedicated to fostering growth, excellence, and innovation across all our brands. To learn more about our brands and explore the opportunities we offer, visit our new websites through the links below, or get in touch today to find out more.
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LHi Group &gt; <a href="https://www.wearelhi.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">https://www.wearelhi.com/</a>
Lawrence Harvey &gt; <a href="https://www.lawrenceharvey.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">https://www.lawrenceharvey.com/</a>
Harper Harrison &gt; <a href="https://www.harperharrison.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">https://www.harperharrison.com/</a> 
SciPro &gt; <a href="https://www.sciproglobal.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">https://www.sciproglobal.com/</a> 
Piper Maddox &gt; <a href="https://www.pipermaddox.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">https://www.pipermaddox.com/</a> 
XPS &gt; <a href="https://www.wearexps.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">https://www.wearexps.com/</a> 
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Announcing the launch of our new websites: A significant milestone in LHi Group's evolution

From a snowboard instructor to delaying an interview because he didn&rsquo;t have a suit, considering quitting after six months to shaping the future of our Munich office. This is a fascinating insight into, what I&rsquo;d describe as an &lsquo;a typical&rsquo; LHi journey. Dan discusses his love for Munich, falling into recruitment, and the lessons he&rsquo;s learned along the way, that are helping him shape the culturally rich and diverse business that has yielded the most success we&rsquo;ve seen in Germany.&nbsp;
All round &lsquo;cool guy&rsquo;, Dan speaks with a real calmness and clarity around the rollercoaster of a journey that&rsquo;s led him to becoming our very first homegrown, European Office Leader. From humble beginnings as a graduate seven years ago, swapping the Alps for a start-up office. Having a very honest conversation with our Founder about being unsure of his future to the heights of what recruitment can provide&hellip; Incentives, creating long-lasting relationships and financial stability.
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Want to speak to host, James Westwood? Reach out to her now at j.westwood@wearelhi.com

In those shoes | S1 E4

At LHi Group, we're dedicated to making a real difference in the communities where we operate. Since January, each of our offices have partnered with a local charity of their choice, dedicating their efforts to raise funds, awareness, and actively contribute to meaningful causes. As we reflect on the first half of 2024, here&rsquo;s a glimpse into what our offices have achieved so far this year and what&rsquo;s ahead:
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<h4>Miami Office: Partnering with Camillus House</h4>
Our Miami office, the newest addition to LHi Group, has teamed up with Camillus House, an organisation dedicated to supporting Miami-Dade County's homeless community with essential services like food, shelter, and healthcare. This partnership reflects the team's passion for making a positive impact right in their local community.
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Despite their smaller size, Miami has shown incredible dedication in fundraising during the first half of 2024. Events like sponsored leprechaun races, trivia nights, and office fines have not only raised funds but also strengthened team bonds.
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Looking ahead, they&rsquo;re gearing up for even more exciting initiatives in the second half of the year. From beach cleanups to mini-golf tournaments, they&rsquo;re committed to further supporting Camillus House and connecting with the community.
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To donate and support the Miami office's efforts, click <a style="color: #843fa1;" href="https://www.gofundme.com/f/lhi-miami-fundraising-for-camillus-house">here.</a>
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<h4 class="MsoNormal">Bristol Office: Partnering with Avon Needs Trees</h4>
In alignment with our Piper Maddox brand, dedicated to clean energy recruitment, the Bristol office has chosen to support Avon Needs Trees, a local charity focused on reforestation. Avon Needs Trees purchases land to create natural woodlands, contributing to a sustainable future.
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In the first half of 2024, the Bristol team has been fully behind Avon Needs Trees with various fun activities. They started the year with lively poker nights and used their charity day to help maintain trees with the charity. They've also run Euro sweepstakes and lottery events to raise money and spread awareness.
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Looking ahead, the Bristol office has big plans to keep supporting Avon Needs Trees. They're all about community-driven sustainability, embodying our values of taking care of the environment and engaging with our community, and will be taking part in tree planting later in the year.
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To support Bristol's efforts with Avon Needs Trees, click <a style="color: #843fa1;" href="https://www.justgiving.com/page/lhi-group-bristol-charity-2024">here</a>.
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<h4 class="MsoNormal">Austin Office: Supporting Dell Children&rsquo;s Comprehensive Fetal Care Center</h4>
This year, the Austin office has been all about supporting Dell Children&rsquo;s Comprehensive Fetal Care Center, the only facility of its kind in Central Texas for complex fetal conditions. They chose this charity because it plays a vital role in the community by providing essential healthcare services to everyone, regardless of financial circumstances.
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Austin kicked off the year with some impressive fundraising efforts. They hosted a fun race night with friends and family, came up with clever office fines, and organised exciting Easter egg hunts. These activities not only raised crucial funds but also brought the team closer together and got the whole office involved.
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Looking ahead to the rest of the year, the Austin team is planning even more activities to support Dell Children&rsquo;s Comprehensive Fetal Care Center. They&rsquo;re focusing on environmental conservation too, showing their dedication to making a positive impact on the community in every way they can.
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To donate to the Austin office&rsquo;s chosen charity, Dell Children&rsquo;s Comprehensive Fetal Care Center, click <a style="color: #843fa1;" href="https://www.gofundme.com/f/lhi-austin-fundraising-for-dell-childrens-hospital">here.</a>
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<h4>New York Office: Supporting the GO Project</h4>
For the past two years, the New York office has been proudly supporting the GO Project, an organisation dedicated to fostering child development from elementary through high school in New York City. This initiative provides crucial resources to underprivileged children near our office.
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Last year, over 20 of our New York LHi'ers dedicated their charity day to actively participate in classrooms and interact directly with the children. This summer, they're excited to deepen their involvement in the local community, showcasing our office's ongoing commitment to making a meaningful difference.
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In the first half of 2024, the New York team has achieved significant milestones, surpassing their halfway fundraising goal. They've organised activities such as race nights, park cleanups, and Valentine&rsquo;s Day sales. Looking ahead, the team is gearing up for more community events and fundraising efforts in the second half of the year, ensuring their impact continues to grow.
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To donate to the New York office&rsquo;s chosen charity, the GO Project, click <a style="color: #843fa1;" href="https://www.gofundme.com/f/lhi-new-york-fundraising-for-go-project">here</a>
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<h4 class="MsoNormal">Berlin Office: Supporting Berliner Obdachlosenhilfe</h4>
Berlin has teamed up with Berliner Obdachlosenhilfe, a charity dedicated to helping the homeless community in Berlin. They provide vital services like shelter, food, and medical aid to those in need. So far in 2024, our Berlin office has been busy organising fundraising events such as taking part in half marathons and running bake sales.
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Looking ahead, they're gearing up for community cleanups and charity volleyball matches. These efforts highlight their dedication to making a positive difference in the local community and supporting those who need it most.
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To donate to the Berlin office&rsquo;s chosen charity, Berliner Obdachlosenhilfe, click <a style="color: #843fa1;" href="https://gogetfunding.com/lhi-berlin-fundraising-for-berliner-obdachlosenhilfe/">here.</a>
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<h4 class="MsoNormal">London office: Supporting Designability</h4>
Our London office teamed up with Designability, a charity focused on improving the lives of people with disabilities through innovative products. Building on <a href="https://www.sciproglobal.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">SciPro</a> London&rsquo;s past collaborations, we&rsquo;re doubling down on raising awareness and support for Designability's impactful work.
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In the first half of the year, our London team showed incredible dedication to fundraising. They ran marathons, hosted run clubs, and even conquered a grueling 100km ultra marathon. Their fundraising also included Euro sweepstakes and fun Easter egg hunts.
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Looking ahead, London is gearing up for boat parties on the Thames, bake sales, and multiple half marathons. These activities not only aim to raise funds but also strengthen our team&rsquo;s community culture.
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To donate to the London office&rsquo;s chosen charity, Designability, click <a style="color: #843fa1;" href="https://www.justgiving.com/page/lhi-group-2024-london-office-charity">here.</a>
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<h4 class="MsoNormal">Munich Office: Partnering with Stiftung Kleine Helden</h4>
In Munich, the office is teaming up with Stiftung Kleine Helden to make a real difference in the lives of children facing serious illnesses. This charity provides crucial support and resources to help kids during tough times, and we're thrilled to be part of their mission.
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So far in 2024, our Munich team has been busy organising Euro action events and other fundraisers to support Stiftung Kleine Helden. Looking ahead, we've got some exciting plans lined up, like river cleanups, cake sales, and even a rooftop fundraising event. These activities aren't just about raising money; they're also about spreading awareness and showing support for the amazing work Stiftung Kleine Helden does for children and families in need.
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To donate to the Munich office&rsquo;s chosen charity, Kleine Helden, click <a style="color: #843fa1;" href="https://gogetfunding.com/lhi-munich-fundraising-for-kleine-helden/">here</a>.
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<h4>Los Angeles: Advocating for Heart Health with the American Heart Association</h4>
In 2024, our LA office teamed up with the American Heart Association, inspired by Imogen Simpkin's personal connection to the cause as she honours her father's memory. They're all about promoting healthy habits and educating on heart health, from physical wellness to mental health, stress management, and life-saving CPR training.
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LA's been off to a fantastic start this year, already exceeding half their fundraising goal. They've been busy with everything from golf days and sunset silent discos to heart-themed trivia nights. Looking ahead, they're gearing up to make an even bigger impact in the second half. They'll be taking part in CPR training to spread awareness, getting involved in tree planting and community clean-ups for the environment, and planning fun events like gala dinners and concerts. And word has it, there's another exciting silent disco on the horizon after their last big hit!
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To donate to the LA office&rsquo;s chosen charity, American Heart Association, click <a style="color: #843fa1;" href="https://www2.heart.org/site/TR?company_id=472150&amp;fr_id=10724&amp;pg=company">here</a>.
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<h4>Join Us in Making a Difference</h4>
LHi Group is proud of the collective efforts of our teams across the globe. Together, we are fostering a culture of giving and social responsibility. To find out more about our charity initiatives, visit our <a href="https://www.wearelhi.com/charity/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">charity&nbsp;page</a> or join us in making a difference by checking out our <a href="https://www.wearelhi.com/jobs/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">jobs page</a>&nbsp;
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Let's continue to make an impact, one community at a time.

Making a real impact: Our charity efforts so far in 2024

In this podcast episode, we dive deep into Greg McCrudden's recruitment journey from London to Berlin, exploring his successes, challenges, and key learnings along the way. Greg shares insights into our Berlin office and its offerings, recounts his entry into recruitment with LHi, and discusses the transition from the UK to the German market. He also reflects on how LHi's values and philosophies resonate with him, the legacy he aims to build, and what life in Berlin is truly like. This episode is a must-listen for anyone interested in the dynamics of career growth and cross-border recruitment success.
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In those shoes | S1 E3

Want to be part of a workplace where you can thrive?

LHi Group is thrilled to announce that we&rsquo;re on the global Top 100 Most Loved Workplaces&reg; list, certified by Newsweek. This recognition highlights our commitment to creating a positive work environment and offering amazing opportunities for our employees.
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After achieving notable rankings on both the US and UK lists in 2023, we aimed even higher this year, going global and ranking 41st on this year's global Top 100 Most Loved Workplaces&reg; list. This achievement further enhances our standing and reaffirms our dedication to fostering an exceptional workplace culture worldwide.
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"We are immensely proud to be recognised as one of the Top 100 Most Loved Workplaces&reg; globally," said Jim Denning, CEO. "This achievement is a testament to the collective efforts of our talented team and their unwavering commitment to excellence."
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The results were determined after surveying more than two million employees from businesses with workforces varying in size from 30 to more than 10,000. Newsweek&rsquo;s ranking of the Most Loved Workplaces highlights companies that put respect, caring, and appreciation for their employees at the centre of their business model, earning the loyalty and respect of their people.
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The list was created with the Best Practice Institute (BPI), a leadership development center. BPI conducted thorough research to identify the management practices that lead to employee motivation and satisfaction, and documented the strong link between worker satisfaction and productivity. Based on that research, BPI measured five key areas via surveys to determine how employees feel about where they work to create the Most Loved Workplaces list:
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<li>The level of collaboration at the firm</li>
<li>How positive workers are about their future at the company</li>
<li>How much employer values align with employee values</li>
<li>Respect at all levels</li>
<li>Career achievement</li>
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The ranking reflects feedback from employees who shared what they love most about working at LHi Group. Clodagh Quigg, Recruitment Consultant, said, "What I love most about LHi Group is definitely the people." Our UK/EUR People Engagement Specialist, Reesha Patel, added, "I love LHi Group because it's given me the opportunity to learn a whole new skill set and a new specialism that my previous company didn't offer."
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LHi Group's inclusion in the Top 100 Most Loved Workplaces list reaffirms our position as a global leader in employee satisfaction and highlights our ongoing efforts to create a workplace where individuals can thrive personally and professionally.
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To view the full global Top 100 Most Loved Workplaces&reg;, follow the link <a href="https://www.newsweek.com/rankings/global-most-loved-workplaces-2024">here.</a>

Hot off the Press: LHi makes the global top 100 Most Loved Workplaces®

Recently, our CEO <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/jrdenning/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Jim Denning</a> appeared on <a href="https://mostlovedworkplace.com/podcasts/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">The Leader Show</a>, a podcast hosted by Lou Carter, CEO of <a href="https://mostlovedworkplace.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Most Loved Workplace&reg;.</a> Jim's journey from starting at Huntress Group in 2006 to becoming the CEO of LHi Group in 2020 has been nothing short of inspirational. His diverse experiences across the UK, EUR, and the US have massively influenced his leadership style, which is rooted in the concepts of &ldquo;Younger You&rdquo; and &ldquo;Future You.&rdquo; During the episode, he touches on the importance of being a "good human" and shares insights into his journey and leadership philosophies that have driven LHi&rsquo;s success.
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Preserving &ldquo;Stardust&rdquo;: Leadership and Hiring at LHi Group
During the podcast, Jim and Lou discussed the challenges of maintaining LHi&rsquo;s unique culture, or &ldquo;stardust,&rdquo; as we call it. He talks about the importance of clear communication and ethical hiring practices to preserve this identity.
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"The stardust is fragile and can easily dissipate during expansion. Our strategy is to ensure that every new hire aligns with our values and represents our brand authentically," Jim noted.
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LHi&rsquo;s commitment to hiring &ldquo;good humans&rdquo; who resonate with the company&rsquo;s ethos is central to our recruitment strategy. This approach helps sustain a vibrant and cohesive company culture, even as we grow and enter new markets.
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Embracing &ldquo;Younger You&rdquo; and &ldquo;Future You&rdquo; to Foster Growth and Empathy
Jim&rsquo;s leadership philosophies, &ldquo;Younger You&rdquo; and &ldquo;Future You,&rdquo; are foundational to LHi&rsquo;s success. To find out more about these philosophies, click <a href="https://www.wearelhi.com/our-philosophies/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">here.</a> Inspired by the New Zealand rugby team&rsquo;s ethos of leaving the jersey in a better place, &ldquo;Younger You&rdquo; focuses on providing support to new hires, recognising the inherent challenges in recruitment.
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"We aim to create an environment where new hires can thrive despite these challenges. It&rsquo;s about empathy and ensuring that the work environment is as supportive as one would want for their own child," Jim elaborated.
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The &ldquo;Future You&rdquo; philosophy encourages employees to pursue their aspirations, aligning personal and professional growth. This is particularly significant in LHi&rsquo;s employee-owned structure, which fosters a sense of ownership and commitment among employees.
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"We engage with our team members about their aspirations and support them in progressing towards these goals within and potentially beyond the company," Jim said.
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The Impact of becoming an Employee Ownership Trust at LHi Group
Jim also discussed the role of LHi&rsquo;s Employee Ownership Trust (EOT) in maintaining a strong company culture. He acknowledged the challenges but highlighted the benefits of this structure in promoting accountability and feedback.
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"The EOT has created numerous opportunities for feedback and accountability, crucial for maintaining our culture. We ensure that employees feel they are progressing, which contributes to a positive and engaging workplace," Jim explained.
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Jim emphasises the importance of transparency and receptiveness to feedback from all levels within the company. This open communication helps sustain the &ldquo;stardust&rdquo; that defines LHi&rsquo;s unique culture.
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"Being transparent about mistakes and the steps taken to correct them fosters a feedback-rich environment essential for our culture," Jim concluded.
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To listen to the full episode, click the link <a href="https://mostlovedworkplace.com/podcast/the-lhi-way-jim-denning-on-building-a-culture-of-difference-makers/?utm_campaign=2024%20Newsletters&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;_hsenc=p2ANqtz-8103Omjdd04t1dAvXalRlezrwok-nINrUJ9zTsQqhJXjuscB8_4vP3vB0Y5eT_RCJvsGQG3n8e-gZ_Z11iyT3vA4hyD4zDYigVRhejtzYb4REoA4E&amp;_hsmi=307244290&amp;utm_content=307244290&amp;utm_source=hs_email" target="_blank" rel="noopener">here.</a>

The LHi way: Building A Culture Of Difference-Makers

In episode two, we're given a fascinating insight into the journey of one of LHi&rsquo;s shining lights, <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/samanthakeay/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Sam Keay</a>. Industry expert, industry leader, and all-around good human, Sam walks us through her journey from humble begins to the bright lights, city heights of NYC.
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From entering recruitment to transitioning industry, relocating to the US to making NYC her home. We deep dive into the journey of one of our most successful recruiters in recent years within the US. Discussing what the &lsquo;Younger You&rsquo; philosophy means to Sam, what life is really like in NYC and what the year ahead has in store.
Since joining LHi Group in 2016, Samantha&rsquo;s career has been on a constant upward trajectory. After two years working for our Technology brand in London, Lawrence Harvey, the dream of moving internationally became a reality. From joining a team of four within E-Mobility to leading 30 across the entirety of the Renewable Energy and Cleantech Sector in NYC and being a pivotal part in the growth of 70+ consultants across the US.
Want to speak to host, <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/goodhumanheadhunter/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">James Westwood</a>? Reach out to him now at j.westwood@wearelhi.com

In those shoes | S1 E2

Every year, our global offices select a charity of their choice to support in raising funds and awareness. This year, our London office chose to collaborate with Designability to help make a difference.
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WHO IS DESIGNABILITY?
Designability is a charitable organisation dedicated to crafting medical devices and products aimed at aiding disabled individuals in their daily lives. The Wizzybug stands out as an electric wheelchair tailored specifically for preschool children facing conditions like cerebral palsy or spinal muscular atrophy, which limit their mobility.
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Recently, <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/laura-hulley-ba231b13b/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Laura Hulley,</a> Principal Consultant at <a href="https://www.sciproglobal.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">SciPro</a>, our life sciences recruitment brand, spoke with <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/matt-ford-3452a010/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Matthew Ford,</a> Head of Engineering and Design at <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/designabilityuk/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Designability.</a> Together, they shed light on the remarkable work being done by Designability, particularly focusing on one of their transformative products, the Wizzybug.
During their conversation, Matt shared insights into his journey and his pivotal role at Designability. He highlighted the challenges the organisation encounters and outlined ways individuals can contribute to providing support for more young disabled children to access the Wizzybug.
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SOME KEY TAKEAWAYS.
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<li>Matt, with an industrial design background and a passion for meaningful impact, heads Engineering and Design at Designability, overseeing user research, product design, and manufacturing.</li>
<li>Founded in 1968 by Engineer Bevan Horstmann and Surgeon Kenneth Lloyd-Williams, Designability initially focused on pediatric medical equipment before transitioning to products for people with disabilities.</li>
<li>The Wizzybug, launched in 2005, empowers children with mobility and independence, positively impacting their lives.</li>
<li>Designability's national loan scheme provides Wizzybugs free of charge to families with disabled children, aiming to reach the next 1000th loan by 2026 through manufacturing expansion and enhanced outreach efforts.</li>
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 HOW CAN YOU HELP?
There are a number of ways to support Designability, from organising fundraising events to donating to the cause and raising awareness. So far this year at LHi London, we have had Easter egg hunts, fundraising for our very own <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-mahoney-a36678168/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Nick Mahoney&rsquo;s</a> ultra marathon, with lots of events coming in this quarter including an LHi sports day, themed movie night, Euro&rsquo;s sweepstake, payday lottery, and lots more.
We aim to raise the funds to provide a child with a Wizzybug, with each Wizzybug costing &pound;5,000. Your sponsorship can make a real difference in helping another family and contributing to Designability's mission.
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For more information on how to support Designability:
Visit our <a href="https://www.justgiving.com/page/lhi-group-2024-london-office-charity">LHi&rsquo;s fundraising page</a>&nbsp; to donate to our chosen London charity 2024
Visit the <a href="https://designability.org.uk/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Designability website</a>

LHi London is supporting Designability's Mission: Building a Better Future for Disabled Children

Ready to join a company that prioritises mental health and Performance? 

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Calum shared his experiences and valuable insights as an ex-professional rugby union player and Head of Psychological Performance for Saracens Group. He also went into how to improve your mental game, manage stress, and enhance your overall performance in any field!<span class="EOP SCXW42136703 BCX0" data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:2,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:375,&quot;335559740&quot;:432}">&nbsp;
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Optimizing psychological performance: Insights from the field of elite sport

LHi's first podcast, 'In Those Shoes' is officially LIVE! Join LHi's very own Talent Specialists, <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/goodhumanheadhunter/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">James Westwood</a> and <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/melissa-reid-04388a164/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Melissa Reid</a>, as they spill the beans on all things LHi Group. From our core values to the journeys of those at LHi.
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In the first episode of the 'In those shoes' podcast, James and Melissa give you the lowdown on what makes LHi tick, from our visions and values, to the reasoning behind why we started this podcast and some of the great people we will be speaking with.
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<h4>OUR HOSTS:&nbsp;</h4>
&nbsp;James Westwood is our Group Principal Partner of Talent, having spent 6 years with the business and multiple relocations, he has worked across our Manchester, New York and L.A. offices! James is a true culture architect within the business, and mainly focuses on hiring our Senior Talent across all regions. Outside of work James is a dad of 2 gorgeous children, his dog Reggie and he loves a run club. The impact James has had across our business can be seen in all of our offices and he is one of the main reasons we have been able to start this podcast, based on the great humans he has hired.&nbsp;
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Melissa Reid is our UK &amp; EU Talent Lead and has spent 4 years working with LHi Group. She focusses on Graduate through to our Senior hiring across our London, Manchester, Bristol, Munich and Berlin offices, and manages a dynamic team of 2. Originally based in our London office, Melissa now works fully remote from her home of Scotland and similar to James, outside of work is a run club enthusiast and dog mum to Chester.&nbsp;
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How to be an ally in your workplace

Why is hiring a diverse workforce important?

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Newsweek recently announced their highly anticipated annual rankings for the US and UK's Top 100 Most Loved Workplaces&reg; list.<span class="EOP SCXW23339306 BCX0" data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:2,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:375,&quot;335559740&quot;:432}">&nbsp;
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LHi Group proudly claims the #44 spot in the UK and #46 in the US among the elite 100 Companies Acknowledged for Exceptional Employee Sentiment and Satisfaction.<span class="EOP SCXW23339306 BCX0" data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:2,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:375,&quot;335559740&quot;:432}">&nbsp;
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This recognition has been achieved through a partnership with the Best Practice Institute (BPI), a leading organisation in leadership development and benchmark research.<span class="EOP SCXW23339306 BCX0" data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:2,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:375,&quot;335559740&quot;:432}">&nbsp;
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These rankings celebrate companies that have meticulously crafted workplaces where employees feel valued, motivated, and cherished, placing them squarely at the heart of their business.<span class="EOP SCXW23339306 BCX0" data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:2,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:375,&quot;335559740&quot;:432}">&nbsp;
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Nancy Cooper, the Global Editor in Chief at Newsweek mentions "In an era of dynamic workforces and fierce competition for top talent, more and more companies are recognising the paramount significance of employee engagement and dedication. The workplaces that have shown unwavering commitment to their employees in 2023 are not only more likely to attract top-tier talent but also poised for resounding success."<span class="EOP SCXW23339306 BCX0" data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:2,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:375,&quot;335559740&quot;:432}">&nbsp;
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The key areas included in the analysis are based on how well companies demonstrate the areas within the Spark Model as defined by BPI including Systemic Collaboration, Positive Vision of the Future, Alignment of values, Respect, and Killer Achievement. How engaged employees are, how positive they feel about their workplace, and how committed they are to the organisation&rsquo;s success were all identified and analysed to classify the Top 100 Most Loved Workplaces in both the UK and the US.<span class="EOP SCXW23339306 BCX0" data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:2,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:375,&quot;335559740&quot;:432}">&nbsp;
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<a class="Hyperlink SCXW23339306 BCX0" href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/jrdenning/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Jim Denning</a>, CEO of LHi Group, commented, "At LHi, our culture has always been our North Star, guiding us towards creating a workplace where every&nbsp;LHi'er can thrive. We place the highest priority on fostering an environment where collaboration, respect, and inclusivity flourish. It's truly heartwarming to see that we have been recognised for this, and it only fuels our commitment to maintaining a workplace where everyone feels valued, supported, and inspired&rdquo;<span class="EOP SCXW23339306 BCX0" data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:2,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:375,&quot;335559740&quot;:432}">&nbsp;
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To identify the top 100 companies for the Newsweek ranking, companies were evaluated and scored as follows:<span class="EOP SCXW23339306 BCX0" data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:2,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:375,&quot;335559740&quot;:432}">&nbsp;
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<li class="Paragraph SCXW23339306 BCX0">25% was derived from analysis of external public ratings from sites such as Comparably, Careerbliss, Glassdoor, Indeed, and Google;<span class="EOP SCXW23339306 BCX0" data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:2,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:375,&quot;335559740&quot;:432}">&nbsp;</li>
<li class="Paragraph SCXW23339306 BCX0">Lastly, 40% came from direct interviews with and written responses from company officials.<span class="EOP SCXW23339306 BCX0" data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:2,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:375,&quot;335559740&quot;:432}">&nbsp;</li>
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Newsweek then conducted additional research into every company on the list, as well as the top runners-up, to determine the final list of 100 companies and their ranking. (The list includes both U.S. and UK firms and companies with a strong U.S. and UK. presence that is based overseas.)<span class="EOP SCXW23339306 BCX0" data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:2,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:375,&quot;335559740&quot;:432}">&nbsp;
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For the full Newsweek list of 2023&rsquo;s Most Loved Workplaces, please click for the <a class="Hyperlink SCXW23339306 BCX0" href="https://www.newsweek.com/rankings/most-loved-workplaces-america-2023" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">US</a> or <a class="Hyperlink SCXW23339306 BCX0" href="https://www.newsweek.com/rankings/uks-100-most-loved-workplaces-2023" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">UK</a> list.<span class="EOP SCXW23339306 BCX0" data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:2,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:375,&quot;335559740&quot;:432}">&nbsp;
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LHi Group shine as top 100 Most Loved Workplaces in US & UK rankings 2023

Do you want a workplace that supports you at every step?

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World Mental Health Day takes place every year on October 10th. It's a time to think about how important mental health is, not just here at LHi, but for everyone. In this fast-paced world, looking after our mental well-being is essential for leading happy lives.<span class="EOP SCXW236666249 BCX0" data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:2,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:375,&quot;335559740&quot;:432}">&nbsp;
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This year's theme, "Mental health is a universal human right," is a reminder that we should spread the word, educate ourselves, and do things that make sure everyone can enjoy good mental health.<span class="EOP SCXW236666249 BCX0" data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:2,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:375,&quot;335559740&quot;:432}">&nbsp;
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Harvard Medical School recently conducted a study and found that one out of every two people in the world will develop a mental health disorder in their lifetime<a class="Hyperlink SCXW236666249 BCX0" href="https://hms.harvard.edu/news/half-worlds-population-will-experience-mental-health-disorder" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> (1)</a> . So, to raise awareness and commemorate Mental Health Day we are sharing some top tips for you to keep good mental health when at work:<span class="EOP SCXW236666249 BCX0" data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:2,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:375,&quot;335559740&quot;:432}">&nbsp;
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Make sure you take your lunch break and use this time to have a chat with colleagues and get away from your desk. It&rsquo;s reported that those who take a lunch break every day, have higher engagement and feel re-energised and productive.<span class="EOP SCXW236666249 BCX0" data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:2,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:375,&quot;335559740&quot;:432}">&nbsp;
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If you&rsquo;re feeling stressed, listening to a calming song can take your mind off work for a few minutes and refocus. Research has found slow, quiet music can release endorphins and improve our sense of well-being.<span class="EOP SCXW236666249 BCX0" data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:2,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:375,&quot;335559740&quot;:432}">&nbsp;
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We know you&rsquo;ll have times when you need to work overtime to meet deadlines but try to make this the exception, not the norm. Long hours can quickly take their toll on your concentration, productivity, and health.<span class="EOP SCXW236666249 BCX0" data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:2,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:375,&quot;335559740&quot;:432}">&nbsp;
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Having supportive relationships at work helps create a sense of belonging. It provides social support and reduces feelings of isolation, promoting overall mental well-being and job satisfaction.<span class="EOP SCXW236666249 BCX0" data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:2,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:375,&quot;335559740&quot;:432}">&nbsp;
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Regularly step away from your desk or workspace to refresh your mind and reduce stress. It gives you a chance to recharge, improving overall mental well-being.<span class="EOP SCXW236666249 BCX0" data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:2,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:375,&quot;335559740&quot;:432}">&nbsp;
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Prioritising mental health at work benefits both individuals and organizations by fostering a healthier and more productive work environment. It's a collective effort that requires commitment and ongoing attention from all stakeholders.<span class="EOP SCXW236666249 BCX0" data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:2,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:375,&quot;335559740&quot;:432}">&nbsp;
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Here at LHi, our top priority is the mental well-being and overall happiness of our employees. We've established supportive communities, including one dedicated to mental health (MIND), to provide a welcoming environment where our team members can openly discuss and gain insights into mental health. To find out more about LHi-IN and our D&amp;I initiatives, click <a class="Hyperlink SCXW236666249 BCX0" href="https://www.wearelhi.com/blog/2023/07/empowering-diversity-globally-the-relaunch-of-lhi-in?source=google.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">here.</a><span class="EOP SCXW236666249 BCX0" data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:2,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:375,&quot;335559740&quot;:432}">&nbsp;
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If you're seeking a workplace that places a strong emphasis on your mental well-being, don't hesitate to reach out to our People Team in the UK/EUR&nbsp;  <a class="Hyperlink SCXW236666249 BCX0" href="mailto:recruitment@wearelhi.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">recruitment@wearelhi.com</a>&nbsp; or our US People Team at <a class="Hyperlink SCXW236666249 BCX0" href="mailto:recruitmentUSA@wearelhi.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">recruitmentUSA@wearelhi.com.</a>
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Prioritising mental health at work: World Mental Health Day 2023

As the UK marks Black History Month, we recognise and celebrate the remarkable contributions and accomplishments of Black individuals throughout history. This occasion prompts us to consider the significance of UK Black History Month and, most importantly, to contemplate how we can cultivate a workplace culture that is truly inclusive for all.
In this article, we will delve into the importance of this month and examine strategies that your organisation can employ to promote greater inclusivity in the workplace.
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<h4>UK Black History Month: A Time For Reflection And Celebration</h4>
 UK Black History Month takes place every October and is an opportunity to really recognise and celebrate the rich tapestry of Black history, culture, and contributions to British society. It is a time to acknowledge the struggles, resilience, and achievements of Black individuals and communities. By doing so, we not only pay homage to their legacies but also challenge ourselves to confront systemic inequalities that persist in our society today.
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<h4>The Importance Of Inclusive Workplace Culture</h4>
 Creating an inclusive workplace culture is not only a moral imperative but also a strategic one. A diverse workforce brings a wealth of perspectives and experiences, which can drive innovation and enhance productivity. An inclusive workplace culture goes beyond merely having diversity; it ensures that all employees, regardless of their background, feel valued, respected, and able to contribute their best work.
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<h4>What Steps Can We Take Towards Fostering An Inclusive Workplace Culture?</h4>
<h5> Educate and raise awareness</h5>
 Use UK Black History Month as an opportunity to educate employees about the historical and cultural significance of the month. Offer workshops, seminars, or discussion forums to promote further understanding. At LHi, we take pride in our commitment to diversity and inclusion, demonstrated through our dedicated platform, LHi-IN, where various employee-led communities drive our journey to new heights of inclusivity. To find out more, click here.
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<h5>Open Dialogue</h5>
 Create a safe and open environment for employees to discuss issues related to diversity, equity, and inclusion. Encourage dialogue, listen to concerns, and take action to address them.
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<h5>Review HR Practices</h5>
 Examine your HR policies and practices to identify and rectify any potential biases. Ensure that your recruitment, promotion, and compensation processes are fair and equitable.
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<h5>Lead by Example</h5>
 Everyone in the team, whether you're a leader or a team member, plays a part in setting the tone for your team. So, don't hold back&mdash;lead the way by showing what it means to be inclusive. This can be done by ensuring everyone collaborates to address any biases constructively. Leading by example can have a ripple effect, positively impacting your team and the broader company.
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<h4>Want to find out more?</h4>
 We believe diversity is one of the most important things here at LHi, so join us on our road to a better tomorrow, one that represents all people fairly. Reach out to our People Team today:
UK &amp; Europe People Team at<a href="mailto: recruitment@wearelhi.com"> recruitment@wearelhi.com</a> US People Team at <a href="mailto:recruitmentUSA@wearelhi.com">recruitmentUSA@wearelhi.com</a>

 Celebrating UK Black History Month: Fostering Inclusive Workplace Culture

Don't miss out on being a part of our Austin adventure!

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Next week, the LHi Austin office will be moving out of our shared workspace and into our very own 60-person office in Downtown Austin.<span class="EOP SCXW202518991 BCX0" data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:2,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:375,&quot;335559740&quot;:432}">&nbsp;
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For me, this move is a huge sign of the progress and growth of the brilliant (and mostly young!) individuals who are working every day to become better humans, better teammates, and better consultative recruiters for their clients and candidates.<span class="EOP SCXW202518991 BCX0" data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:2,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:375,&quot;335559740&quot;:432}">&nbsp;
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Moving to Austin almost three years ago and taking on a 4-person team whose start to life had been disrupted by the pandemic, in an office the size of a decent garden shed &ndash; I remember feeling as if we were staring up at the peak of Mt. Everest and couldn&rsquo;t be further away from the vision of a high-performing 40+ person team we had in mind.<span class="EOP SCXW202518991 BCX0" data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:2,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:375,&quot;335559740&quot;:432}">&nbsp;
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<a class="Hyperlink SCXW202518991 BCX0" href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/chloeengland/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Chloe England</a>, moving from NYC to run <a class="Hyperlink SCXW202518991 BCX0" href="https://www.pipermaddox.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Piper Maddox</a>; our Clean Energy brand, was probably the single, most important thing that happened for LHi ATX at the time, and continues to be the epitome of a leader who isn&rsquo;t scared of getting her hands dirty! A few movements, hires, plenty of hard work, new processes, meetings, phone calls! etc., and we got motoring.<span class="EOP SCXW202518991 BCX0" data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:2,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:375,&quot;335559740&quot;:432}">&nbsp;
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All of a sudden, it&rsquo;s September 2022, we&rsquo;re a 15-person business and moving a few floors upstairs to a bigger, brighter, cleaner, LHi branded office with all the features and quirks, including a neon sign, standing desks and proper music speakers &ndash; what a day!!<span class="EOP SCXW202518991 BCX0" data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:2,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:375,&quot;335559740&quot;:432}">&nbsp;
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A year of mostly very high highs &ndash; record months ensued, and we started 2023 with new vigor. &ldquo;Play with Purpose&rdquo;, our tagline (thanks All Blacks)!! Empowering, passionate, and genuine - our non-negotiables as teammates and people, checking each other regularly! High Performance Accountability; the pledge from the leaders, with our World Class Basics rolled out as processes to back up our claims of being in the top 5% of recruiters in the country.<span class="EOP SCXW202518991 BCX0" data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:2,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:375,&quot;335559740&quot;:432}">&nbsp;
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We didn&rsquo;t stop there though&hellip; The hiring ramped up more than ever. <a class="Hyperlink SCXW202518991 BCX0" href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/rossopensource/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Ross Lewis</a> took the leap, leaving a direct competitor to join as VP of Technology at <a class="Hyperlink SCXW202518991 BCX0" href="https://www.lawrenceharvey.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Lawrence Harvey</a>, our tech recruitment brand, steadying the ship in a tumultuous technology recruitment market who are now seeing the fruits of their labor! We then went on to launch our Built Environment brand; <a class="Hyperlink SCXW202518991 BCX0" href="https://www.harperharrison.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Harper Harrison</a> in Austin, and out came <a class="Hyperlink SCXW202518991 BCX0" href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-tobin-03a03a92/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Mike Tobin</a>; Head of Harper Harrison Austin, from our Manchester office to start building what is arguably LHi&rsquo;s most exciting venture since our inception! <a class="Hyperlink SCXW202518991 BCX0" href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/simon-hobson-87b0b964/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Simon Hobson</a>; Head of Civil Engineering followed suit and is continuing to do great things in our Civil &amp; Structural Engineering space.<span class="EOP SCXW202518991 BCX0" data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:2,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:375,&quot;335559740&quot;:432}">&nbsp;
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I also made a big hire personally, with the birth of my first child, Ashton Eldridge! Ross Lewis and his fianc&eacute; brought a beautiful baby girl into the world, Evelina Lewis, and Matthew Petersen and his wife also had a daughter, Leighton Rae Petersen! So it&rsquo;s safe to say that there have been many mini-recruits added to our growing Austin team.<span class="EOP SCXW202518991 BCX0" data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:2,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:375,&quot;335559740&quot;:432}">&nbsp;
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This office holds a lot of memories for us, (and the dogs!). When I look around the room now, I see a group of individuals dedicated to the cause who understand what it means to work for LHi ATX. I also see a very cramped office with almost no space for activities (but not for long&hellip;😊).<span class="EOP SCXW202518991 BCX0" data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:2,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:375,&quot;335559740&quot;:432}">&nbsp;
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This is just the start for the new group of leaders that have emerged, with 9 of the 27 individuals now at a level to start building divisions and teams, following in their footsteps, and demonstrating the &lsquo;Younger You&rsquo; philosophy we hold dear across all our nine global offices.<span class="EOP SCXW202518991 BCX0" data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:2,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:375,&quot;335559740&quot;:432}">&nbsp;
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For me, this move to &lsquo;our very own house&rsquo; (with our very own kitchen!) almost feels like flying the nest and being backed as a real force to go and scale to 60+ LHi ATX&rsquo;ers in the next 2-3 years and we couldn&rsquo;t be more ready!<span class="EOP SCXW202518991 BCX0" data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:2,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:375,&quot;335559740&quot;:432}">&nbsp;
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I have never been so excited to see a group of people take the next steps and achieve their goals and purpose. There is zero doubt in my mind that the next big move to a 100+ person office won&rsquo;t be far away either.<span class="EOP SCXW202518991 BCX0" data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:2,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:375,&quot;335559740&quot;:432}">&nbsp;
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LHi Austin; buying our first house!

Be a part of our new Miami adventure!

Miami: A thriving hub for opportunity

Don't miss out on being a part of our Miami adventure with endless opportunities available

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LHi Group, a leading global organization in the recruitment industry is excited to announce the opening of its new office in Miami, Florida coming soon in October 2023. This expansion&nbsp;demonstrates our commitment to the US market and marks a major milestone in our growth journey.<span class="EOP SCXW106241671 BCX0" data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:2,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:375,&quot;335559740&quot;:432}">&nbsp;
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The Miami office will serve as a hub for two of LHi Groups&rsquo; prominent brands, <a class="Hyperlink SCXW106241671 BCX0" href="https://www.pipermaddox.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Piper Maddox</a> (Clean Energy) and <a class="Hyperlink SCXW106241671 BCX0" href="https://www.lawrenceharvey.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Lawrence Harvey</a> (Technology). Piper Maddox and Lawrence Harvey will now have a strong presence in the vibrant and diverse city of Miami. With this expansion, LHi Group aims to capitalize on the immense opportunities presented by the dynamic clean energy and tech sectors in the United States.<span class="EOP SCXW106241671 BCX0" data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:2,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:375,&quot;335559740&quot;:432}">&nbsp;
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"Piper Maddox is proud to say it is one of the leading names in Renewables &amp; Cleantech recruitment in the US&rdquo; said <a class="Hyperlink SCXW106241671 BCX0" href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/al3xcohen/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Alex Cohen</a>; Senior Director at Piper Maddox. "And so as we continue to expand to keep up with the demand for talent in this sector we are excited to have a physical presence in the Sunshine State &ndash; Florida!&rdquo;<span class="EOP SCXW106241671 BCX0" data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:2,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:375,&quot;335559740&quot;:432}">&nbsp;
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<a class="Hyperlink SCXW106241671 BCX0" href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/marianoallegra/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Mariano Allegra</a>, SVP - Head of Strategy US at Lawrence Harvey, also expressed enthusiasm about the new office that&rsquo;s coming soon, adding "I love to see Lawrence Harvey expanding its physical presence to a new city in 2023! Miami's thriving business community, coupled with its status as a major center for commerce, finance, and technology, makes it a prime location for our firm's expansion.&rdquo;<span class="EOP SCXW106241671 BCX0" data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:2,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:375,&quot;335559740&quot;:432}">&nbsp;
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The addition of the Miami office not only strengthens LHi Group's brand presence but also reflects its commitment to fostering economic growth in the US. With the country's increasing emphasis on clean energy and technological advancements, LHi Group recognizes the importance of establishing a strong foothold in key markets, and so, this move brings two of our main brands to Miami, solidifying our commitment to making a positive impact in these thriving industries.<span class="EOP SCXW106241671 BCX0" data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:2,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:375,&quot;335559740&quot;:432}">&nbsp;
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To learn more about our exciting expansion to Miami and the endless opportunities available, reach out to <a class="Hyperlink SCXW106241671 BCX0" href="mailto:recruitmentUSA@wearelhi.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">recruitmentUSA@wearelhi.com</a>. Don't miss out on being a part of our Miami adventure!<span class="EOP SCXW106241671 BCX0" data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:2,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:375,&quot;335559740&quot;:432}">&nbsp;
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LHi Group is expanding its presence with a new Miami office, housing Piper Maddox and Lawrence Harvey brands. 

So, #imIN, are you? 

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​At LHi Group, we believe that diversity, inclusion, and belonging are not just buzzwords but are the heart and soul of our workplace. That&rsquo;s why we&rsquo;re thrilled to announce our newly refreshed Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging strategy; &lsquo;LHi-IN&rsquo;.<span class="EOP SCXW123845160 BCX0" data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:2,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:375,&quot;335559740&quot;:432}">&nbsp;
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<h4 class="Paragraph SCXW123845160 BCX0" role="heading" aria-level="5">So what is LHi-IN?<span class="EOP SCXW123845160 BCX0" data-ccp-props="{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559738&quot;:150,&quot;335559739&quot;:150,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}">&nbsp;</h4>
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LHi-IN serves as a platform, enriching diversity and inclusion for everyone within our LHi-Group and beyond. Inclusion is deeply ingrained as a core value at LHi Group, encouraging a supportive, and celebratory atmosphere that stands against negativity, and promoting a vibrant and united community. We want to continue to acknowledge and celebrate our differences and unique perspectives while creating an environment that allows all individuals to harness their innate creativity and innovation.
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Through the collaboration of our diverse global workforce and our commitment to diversity initiatives, we strengthen our business for the future, attracting and retaining top talent, delivering exceptional service to our customers, and achieving sustainable growth.<span class="EOP SCXW123845160 BCX0" data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:2,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:375,&quot;335559740&quot;:432}">&nbsp;
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Watch our leaders delve into greater detail about LHi-IN and its incredible communities, and discover how they embrace the LHi-IN philosophy and lead by example:<span class="EOP SCXW123845160 BCX0" data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:2,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:375,&quot;335559740&quot;:432}">&nbsp;
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As our Leadership team highlighted in the video, taking the pledge, "I'm IN," demonstrates our support for all diversity initiatives, networks, groups, and programs under LHi-IN, driving our diversity and inclusion journey to new heights. And so, to further develop this journey and demonstrate our support, we have put together a resource hub filled with topical podcasts, articles, and videos that relate to each community's interests and concerns, encouraging continuous learning and a deeper understanding of the issues at hand.<span class="EOP SCXW123845160 BCX0" data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:2,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:375,&quot;335559740&quot;:432}">&nbsp;
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<h4 class="Paragraph SCXW123845160 BCX0" role="heading" aria-level="5">Our LHI-iN Networks<span class="EOP SCXW123845160 BCX0" data-ccp-props="{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559738&quot;:150,&quot;335559739&quot;:150,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}">&nbsp;</h4>
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Our community-based approach ensures that specific needs and concerns are addressed through various networks, each dedicated to fostering inclusivity in different areas. These communities include:<span class="EOP SCXW123845160 BCX0" data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:2,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:375,&quot;335559740&quot;:432}">&nbsp;
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<li class="Paragraph SCXW123845160 BCX0">HEADSTART - Supporting professionals in the early stages of their careers.</li>
<li class="Paragraph SCXW123845160 BCX0">CAN - Celebrating Neurodiversity and empowering different perspectives across the business in an inclusive environment.</li>
<li class="Paragraph SCXW123845160 BCX0">WIN - Supporting the hiring and development of females within the business.</li>
<li class="Paragraph SCXW123845160 BCX0">PACE - A safe environment for those with dependants to discuss the challenges they face.</li>
<li class="Paragraph SCXW123845160 BCX0">SEE - Focusing on our sustainability, environmental and ethical responsibilities as a company.</li>
<li class="Paragraph SCXW123845160 BCX0">POWER - Driving a proud and 'out' workplace for employees in recruitment.</li>
<li class="Paragraph SCXW123845160 BCX0">MIND - Understanding and supporting employee mental health.</li>
<li class="Paragraph SCXW123845160 BCX0">ROOTS - Promoting a culturally diverse workforce.<span class="EOP SCXW123845160 BCX0" data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:2,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:375,&quot;335559740&quot;:432}">&nbsp;</li>
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Within each of our networks, we've appointed two dedicated community leaders&mdash;one based in UK/Europe and the other in the US&mdash;to spearhead inclusivity and drive positive change within their respective communities, ensuring an environment where everyone feels valued and included.<span class="EOP SCXW123845160 BCX0" data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:2,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:375,&quot;335559740&quot;:432}">&nbsp;
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Empowering diversity globally: the relaunch of LHi-IN

Want to join the LHi adventure and make a difference? 

Munich are conquering new heights for a worthy cause

Want to be part of an office that makes a difference?

Last week, our LA office embarked on a mission to support their chosen charity, the Surfrider Foundation, and their efforts to protect the coastlines.
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WHO IS SURFRIDER FOUNDATION?
The Surfrider Foundation is a non-profit organization dedicated to protecting and improving the health of the world's oceans, waves, and beaches, ensuring access for all now and in the future. Their goal is to create a world where clean water, vibrant beaches, and thriving marine ecosystems are enjoyed by everyone. Through their work and collaborative efforts, they inspire positive change and advocate for the preservation of our coastal environments.
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WHAT DID WE GET UP TO?
Braving the sun and sand, our LA office came together to take part in a beach cleanup event. Armed with gloves and bags, they combed the shores, picking up litter and debris that threatened our coastlines. But it wasn't just about cleaning up &ndash; it was about making a difference.
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Together, our LA office collected an incredible 19 pounds of trash but, their commitment didn't end there. With dedication and care, they carefully sorted through the collected waste, gathering valuable data. This information will be instrumental in supporting policy advocates, providing them with concrete numbers to bolster their coastal advocacy work, campaigns, and legislative initiatives.
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A round of applause for our LA office for their dedication to making a positive impact on our coastlines, and to commemorate their amazing work, they celebrated by having a silent disco on the beach. Together, we can continue to protect&nbsp; these invaluable natural treasures for generations to come.

LA Office Makes Waves: A Beach Cleanup with Surfrider Foundation

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I always get asked during interviews what makes LHi and Harper Harrison so different and so special to work for.<span class="EOP SCXW47028073 BCX0" data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:2,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:375,&quot;335559740&quot;:432}">&nbsp;
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And like most things surrounding the culture of organisations, there are certain things that aren&rsquo;t tangible. We refer to it as that &ldquo;stardust&rdquo; which you can&rsquo;t necessarily see but you can 100% feel. And you really can feel it sprinkled across every office within the LHi group.<span class="EOP SCXW47028073 BCX0" data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:2,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:375,&quot;335559740&quot;:432}">&nbsp;
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It&rsquo;s not about the incentives, the commission structure, and the ability to have an outstanding career path - although take it from me, that&rsquo;s there in abundance.<span class="EOP SCXW47028073 BCX0" data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:2,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:375,&quot;335559740&quot;:432}">&nbsp;
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Instead, it starts from the first time you engage with us through our industry-leading Talent Acquisition team or when you walk through one of the doors at any of our eight offices.<span class="EOP SCXW47028073 BCX0" data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:2,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:375,&quot;335559740&quot;:432}">&nbsp;
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The warmth of that reception is palpable. I believe we make people feel at home extremely quickly. We aim to give people that safe place to be truly confident and to quickly develop that belief that we have in every one of our employees; that you can be successful. That coupled with outstanding training at every level of the hierarchy, we feel allows people to be the best version of themselves. And that&rsquo;s what drives us as leaders of the business.<span class="EOP SCXW47028073 BCX0" data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:2,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:375,&quot;335559740&quot;:432}">&nbsp;
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But it&rsquo;s not just the start of the journey that you will feel that warmth. I&rsquo;ve never been a part of a sales business until LHi where each brand and office root for each other and celebrate the success of others with such sincerity. And this isn&rsquo;t just from the person sitting around you, it&rsquo;s from people within the wider business. It&rsquo;s good for the soul!<span class="EOP SCXW47028073 BCX0" data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:2,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:375,&quot;335559740&quot;:432}">&nbsp;
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Specific to Harper Harrison, I believe we have a mini micro-culture in play. It&rsquo;s that irresistible combination of being the smallest and one of the fastest-growing brands amongst SciPro, Lawrence Harvey, and Piper Maddox who all make up what is the powerhouse of LHi USA.<span class="EOP SCXW47028073 BCX0" data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:2,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:375,&quot;335559740&quot;:432}">&nbsp;
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You have that ability to be at the start of the journey and to create a real legacy as we quickly scale the brand to be one of the leading brands across the Built Environment industry. We want people to come on this adventure and create this legacy with us. You can say in years to come that you were one of the first through the Harper Harrison USA door and you played a huge part in creating something special that will be around for longer than we will. How cool is that? And how many people can say that?!<span class="EOP SCXW47028073 BCX0" data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:2,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:375,&quot;335559740&quot;:432}">&nbsp;
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You will feel that special bond across offices. That shared vision and those shared values across the brand will build that long-lasting business and in doing so, build long-lasting friendships far beyond the sales floor.<span class="EOP SCXW47028073 BCX0" data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:2,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:375,&quot;335559740&quot;:432}">&nbsp;
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It&rsquo;s a diverse team. A real mix of beliefs and backgrounds. It&rsquo;s a team that takes their craft seriously, and themselves less so. We celebrate together and in sales, I won&rsquo;t hide that at times we commiserate together. But you can&rsquo;t win them all!<span class="EOP SCXW47028073 BCX0" data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:2,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:375,&quot;335559740&quot;:432}">&nbsp;
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But I know you&rsquo;re thinking that I&rsquo;m just biased, right? I do understand if you are&hellip;<span class="EOP SCXW47028073 BCX0" data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:2,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:375,&quot;335559740&quot;:432}">&nbsp;
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Therefore, I hope the following helps back up some of my claims! We have recently placed as the 40th Best Workplace in NYC by &ldquo;Great Places to Work&rdquo; and &ldquo;Fortune Magazine&rdquo; and an even more impressive placing of No. 1 Recruitment firm on that list. In addition, our UK offices have experienced similar success in 2021, placing 1st as the Best Recruitment Company to work for in the UK in a similar &ldquo;Best Companies&rdquo; &amp; &ldquo;Sunday Times&rdquo; survey and an incredible 7th place overall across the UK.<span class="EOP SCXW47028073 BCX0" data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:2,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:375,&quot;335559740&quot;:432}">&nbsp;
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There has never been a more exciting time to be involved in our business. If you would like to know more and be part of our journey, reach out to our Harper Harrison Team today at <a class="Hyperlink SCXW22834270 BCX0" href="mailto:hello@harperharrison.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">hello@harperharrison.com</a>  
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Harper Harrison on the rise

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To mark their anniversaries, we caught up with our very own Manchester pioneers; Lorna Yale and Matt Thomas, who were the first people to join our Manchester office. Recently they celebrated their five-year milestone with LHi Group and our Built Environment&nbsp;brand; Harper Harrison. <span class="EOP SCXW148686828 BCX0" data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:2,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:375,&quot;335559740&quot;:432}">&nbsp;
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Looking back over their five-year journey, they have been part of many memorable achievements. So, there are no better people to share their LHi journey so far and talk about the start of the Built Environment brand; Harper Harrison, than the people who were there at the beginning of it all for Harper Harrison, Manchester. Both Matt and Lorna joined us as recent graduates back in 2017. Rewind five years prior, Lorna had just finished her Food Marketing degree with her only plan being to head into a sales role, and with Matt aspiring to be an opening batsman and part-time off-spinner, so it&rsquo;s safe to say that neither set out to work in recruitment.<span class="EOP SCXW148686828 BCX0" data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:2,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:375,&quot;335559740&quot;:432}">&nbsp;
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With five years of their LHi story now written, we asked them to reflect on their time so far and asked what they both love most about working here? Matt commented that the key part for him is the &ldquo;collaborative nature of the business and the celebration of each other&rsquo;s success&rdquo;, with Lorna adding that for her it is &ldquo;the fact that we reward our employees, we are a people-first business with great humans, and lots of opportunities for career progression&rdquo;. So it&rsquo;s fair to say that her gut instinct 5 years ago, of LHi being a place for growth and Del Connolly; Global Brand Director, being a great leader seems to have been exactly right.<span class="EOP SCXW148686828 BCX0" data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:2,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:375,&quot;335559740&quot;:432}">&nbsp;
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Something that Matt and Lorna have really embraced at LHi is the &lsquo;Younger You&rsquo; philosophy, which allows them to carve the way for new people coming through in the Manchester office, ultimately making the journey for those just starting out easier than it was for them. Our Manchester team is a prime example of this, with Matt sharing &ldquo;my manager, Del, has given me more of his time than he had to in my time here&rdquo; and Lorna also sharing her own experience of our &lsquo;Younger You&rsquo; philosophy, saying &ldquo;I started in a brand-new office with no experience, no industry contacts, or candidates, however, as the office has grown and our candidates/client network has expanded, it has meant that I can give new hires more of an easier introduction to recruitment than I had&rdquo;. <span class="EOP SCXW148686828 BCX0" data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:2,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:375,&quot;335559740&quot;:432}">&nbsp;
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The opportunities that they have been presented with during their time at LHi has allowed them to venture further in their professional careers and their personal lives, to achieve some&nbsp;pretty big milestones. One recent achievement for Lorna, is having the opportunity to purchase her first house. The prospects of being part of LHi continue to grow and allow each LHi&rsquo;er to make a difference. As for Lorna &ldquo;helping candidates find the right opportunities and clients find the right people to join their businesses&rdquo; is a key part of what makes her role great to her, and makes her feel as though she is making a difference.<span class="EOP SCXW148686828 BCX0" data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:2,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:375,&quot;335559740&quot;:432}">&nbsp;
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A big congratulations to our first Manchester hires on reaching their five-year milestone with Harper Harrison and LHi, and we look forward to what is in store for you next and the opportunity to make plenty more memories with the group.<span class="EOP SCXW148686828 BCX0" data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:2,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:375,&quot;335559740&quot;:432}">&nbsp;
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To be part of our LHi family and the exciting opportunities we offer, reach out to our People Team today: <span class="EOP SCXW148686828 BCX0" data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:2,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:375,&quot;335559740&quot;:432}">&nbsp;
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UK &amp; Europe People Team at <a class="Hyperlink SCXW148686828 BCX0" href="mailto:recruitment@wearelhi.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">recruitment@wearelhi.com</a>&nbsp; US People Team at <a class="Hyperlink SCXW148686828 BCX0" href="mailto:recruitmentUSA@wearelhi.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">recruitmentUSA@wearelhi.com</a><a class="Hyperlink SCXW148686828 BCX0" href="mailto:recruitmentUSA@wearelhi.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> </a><span class="EOP SCXW148686828 BCX0" data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:2,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:375,&quot;335559740&quot;:432}">&nbsp;
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Our first Manchester hires reach five years at our Built Environment brand 

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The Board of LHi Group is pleased to announce that they have completed on the sale of approximately 80% of the company share capital to an Employee Ownership Trust (EOT) giving every employee now and in the future a 6 figure stake in the business.
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Chairman James Ash comments &ldquo;This deal is the culmination of a 5-year plan that has seen the business transform into a $100m turnover, multi brand market specialist with 8 International offices and over 300 staff. Having looked at both trade and private equity options we were ultimately most attracted to the EOT structure which means we will continue as an employee owned business. Tom Glanfield was incredibly generous to previously allocate half the equity in the company to over a hundred option holders and now the EOT structure allows us to expand on this ethos. I&rsquo;m extremely grateful to our CFO Ed Parkes who, with his team, has done a fantastic job of getting this deal done alongside advisors Grant Thornton, Moorcrofts and Shoosmiths.&rdquo;
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Tom Glanfield started his business using a graduate loan 20 years ago. &ldquo;This is the biggest day in the history of LHi since that first morning when I started working from my attic. Together we can look back on the legacy of the first 20 years with an incredible sense of achievement. I&rsquo;m so proud of what we have all accomplished and delighted to see so much wealth created now and so much that will be created in the future with this new ownership structure.&rdquo;
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The LHi Board and Management team remain unchanged with Tom Glanfield remaining a shareholder and continuing as a non-executive director. The company has exciting plans to double in size over the next 3 years through continued growth of specialist brands operating in some of the fastest growing market segments in the recruitment industry.
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Recently, the Group - which includes the brands <a href="https://www.lawrenceharvey.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Lawrence Harvey</a>, <a href="https://www.sciproglobal.com/">SciPro</a>, <a href="https://www.pipermaddox.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Piper Maddox</a>, <a href="https://www.harperharrison.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Harper Harrison</a> and <a href="https://www.wearexps.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">XPS</a> &ndash; has achieved the number one spot in two of the latest Best Companies rankings. Now that award winning culture is combined with an employee ownership structure that will see all current and future employees become members of a trust that owns 80% of the group.
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CEO Jim Denning comments &ldquo;LHi has always been a special place, one with a certain stardust that you have to be in it to really feel and understand what makes it great. From today, we have an opportunity to take this business into a whole new dimension by combining the best culture in the industry with a vehicle that creates true wealth not just for those at the very top but opportunity and wealth for each and every person from associate consultants to CEO. The previous option scheme was amazing but with the EOT in place for the next part of the journey it really is game changing in the industry.&rsquo;
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LHi Group moves to an employee ownership trust where all employees will have a 6 figure stake in the company

Want to know more about an internal recruiter at LHi? Reach out to the team.

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Do you want a career that takes you to new heights? 

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&ldquo;in an age of selfie sticks and hashtags, it&rsquo;s tempting to dismiss the idea of personal brand as a marketing gimmick. But your personal brand is about more than self-promotion and &ldquo;likes&rdquo; on social media: It&rsquo;s your currency in the workplace.&rdquo; <span class="EOP SCXW77278972 BCX0" data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:2,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:375,&quot;335559740&quot;:432}">&nbsp;
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Personal brand is one of those terms that is often swotted away like that annoying fly around your dinner plate. We don't want to think about how our professional personalities are judged, particularly when they are based on our online interactions.<span class="EOP SCXW77278972 BCX0" data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:2,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:375,&quot;335559740&quot;:432}">&nbsp;
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However, the more socially savvy the world becomes, the more we need to be aware of the profile that we are, sometimes naively, creating for ourselves. It's not dissimilar to an episode of 'Black Mirror', in the real world, all your interactions online are having either a positive or negative effect on the way someone somewhere thinks of you as a professional. Blogging, tweeting, posting pictures on Instagram, commenting on LinkedIn, all these things are working either with or against you, professionally.<span class="EOP SCXW77278972 BCX0" data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:2,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:375,&quot;335559740&quot;:432}">&nbsp;
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How many times have you changed your opinion of someone after reading their status on LinkedIn, or after seeing something they have 'liked' on Facebook?  I personally have changed my mind on a supplier because of something they tweeted which I felt was unprofessional and not in line with what I expected from them as a client.  I have also given someone a chance because of the way they conducted themselves online, the creative spirit they showed on Instagram, the interesting debates they raised in their blogs, the way they talked about their work on Twitter and the various endorsements they had from people I respected in the industry.<span class="EOP SCXW77278972 BCX0" data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:2,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:375,&quot;335559740&quot;:432}">&nbsp;
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How your brand is perceived professionally can have a real impact on your career and the way you are treated and thought of in the workplace.  If you are publicly a fool on Facebook, don't expect to come into work and be a respected leader.  If you write something controversial on LinkedIn Pulse, expect the backlash, expect the judgement and, most importantly, be able to handle it in a way that does not damage your brand.<span class="EOP SCXW77278972 BCX0" data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:2,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:375,&quot;335559740&quot;:432}">&nbsp;
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Use your profiles to self-promote. Show the online community what you want them to see, you control your brand, that's the beauty of it!<span class="EOP SCXW77278972 BCX0" data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:2,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:375,&quot;335559740&quot;:432}">&nbsp;
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Think about this particularly on LinkedIn, you are opening up the 'work you' to thousands of people you have never met before. Potential customers, colleagues, employees and employers... your online persona is as close to the real thing as some people are going to get to you.<span class="EOP SCXW77278972 BCX0" data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:2,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:375,&quot;335559740&quot;:432}">&nbsp;
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We need to start embracing our personal brands and showing ourselves off - not shying away from it and pretending we aren't being judged. It's the brilliant digital world we live in.<span class="EOP SCXW77278972 BCX0" data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:2,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:375,&quot;335559740&quot;:432}">&nbsp;
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Someone reading this is making their mind up about me right now...<span class="EOP SCXW77278972 BCX0" data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:2,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:375,&quot;335559740&quot;:432}">&nbsp;
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Remember that old saying 'it's not what you know, it's who you know'? Scrap that. Nowadays it's about who knows you! We are determining our worth in the workplace using more than just our CVs and I think it's an interestingly powerful position to be in.<span class="EOP SCXW77278972 BCX0" data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:2,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:375,&quot;335559740&quot;:432}">&nbsp;
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It's not what you now, it's who knows you!

Do you want to be part of creating a legacy?

More than just a pair of Converse: Younger You Philosophy

Do you want flexibility when working? You can.

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&ldquo;Train people well enough so they can leave, treat them well enough so they don't want to.&rdquo;<span class="EOP SCXW82076055 BCX0" data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:2,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:375,&quot;335559740&quot;:432}">&nbsp;
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- Richard Branson<span class="EOP SCXW82076055 BCX0" data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:2,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:375,&quot;335559740&quot;:432}">&nbsp;
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For as long as I can remember the stigma that has been attached with recruitment is that you get in early and leave late, you work every hour that god sends and if you&rsquo;re not succeeding it&rsquo;s because you are not working hard enough and are not in the office enough&hellip;simple as that!<span class="EOP SCXW82076055 BCX0" data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:2,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:375,&quot;335559740&quot;:432}">&nbsp;
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However, over the last few years as recruiters I&rsquo;m sure most of us have all, at some stage, tried to convince a client, who perhaps can&rsquo;t compete with the big corporate in terms of salaries, to try to compete instead in terms of offering flexible working or offering a better work life balance as that, Mr client, &ldquo;is what today's candidate really wants nowadays&hellip;&rdquo; However, when it comes to our own staff we seem to consistently reject that idea&hellip;&rdquo;flexible working wouldn&rsquo;t work in our industry&rdquo;&hellip;&rdquo;don&rsquo;t be silly that&rsquo;s not how recruitment works is it&rdquo;&hellip;&rdquo;nah it&rsquo;ll never work&rdquo;&hellip; &ldquo;we have rules about that sort of thing don&rsquo;t we, you have to be in the office so we know you are working!!&rdquo;<span class="EOP SCXW82076055 BCX0" data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:2,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:375,&quot;335559740&quot;:432}">&nbsp;
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These are the sort of sound bites that get you thinking as to why those great recruiters leave businesses after 5 or so years to join the smaller boutique agency or set up on their own? Perhaps they do require more flexible work patterns and after mastering their craft are after a better work life balance to continue to flourish&hellip;to continue to keep that fire burning brightly! Branson famously said &ldquo;train people well enough so they can leave, treat them well enough so they don&rsquo;t want to!&rdquo; It occurs to me that perhaps in recruitment we are great at the 1st element of this but perhaps consistently fall a little short in the second!<span class="EOP SCXW82076055 BCX0" data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:2,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:375,&quot;335559740&quot;:432}">&nbsp;
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It was that thinking that caused our management team to look in the mirror a little and prior to the unveiling of LHi we rolled out a survey across the business that asked all employees what they would like the business to &ldquo;STOP&rdquo; &ldquo;START&rdquo; and &ldquo;CONTINUE&rdquo; to do and an overwhelming response for things we should &ldquo;START&rdquo; to do is to look at how we could offer a greater flexibility in our working hours and to become more proactive in creating a better work/life balance for our consultants, something that perhaps for too long as an industry we have shied away from?<span class="EOP SCXW82076055 BCX0" data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:2,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:375,&quot;335559740&quot;:432}">&nbsp;
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So with the official unveiling of LHi we also rolled out our new LHi workplace benefit scheme, one aspect of this highlighted our new working practices:<span class="EOP SCXW82076055 BCX0" data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:2,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:375,&quot;335559740&quot;:432}">&nbsp;
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Consultants are now able to work from home for a number of days a month.<span class="EOP SCXW82076055 BCX0" data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:2,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:375,&quot;335559740&quot;:432}">&nbsp;
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All employees that need greater flexibility are able to agree reduced contracts such as 4 day/weeks rather than the traditional Monday to Friday, effectively offering another 52 days holiday a year!<span class="EOP SCXW82076055 BCX0" data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:2,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:375,&quot;335559740&quot;:432}">&nbsp;
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Service targets are in play to obtain an LHi passport that allows employees to work for a week from any of our global offices all expenses paid.<span class="EOP SCXW82076055 BCX0" data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:2,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:375,&quot;335559740&quot;:432}">&nbsp;
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Now this is very much early days for us as we are only in the first few months of LHi and our new working practices however the early signs are very encouraging with many employees really benefiting from the flexibility. Perhaps though more importantly there is a real feeling that as an employer LHi, more so now than ever, have their staff's best interest deep in the heart of its culture&hellip; arguably, it is only now that we are really starting to embrace the entirety of Branson&rsquo;s famous slogan!<span class="EOP SCXW82076055 BCX0" data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:2,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:375,&quot;335559740&quot;:432}">&nbsp;
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