Blogs

​Doina Grubii joined VMAGROUP in 2021 as a Recruitment Consultant, specialising in Communications, Digital & Marketing, EMEA. Working on both permanent and interim placements, the importance of languages and international awareness is something she has particularly seen in the world of recruitment, no matter the sector. Speaking six languages, including English, Romanian, Ru...

​​A Team Blog Post by Ben Mitchell‘So, why’d you do it?’If I had a pound for every time I’ve faced that familiar refrain since calling time on a 20-year media career, well… I’d be writing this in Aruba by now. But I spent hundreds of hours of that very same career banging on about consistent, honest communications so it’s about time I did some of my own!In truth, to proper...

​The Institute of Internal Communication (IoIC) has recently refreshed its excellent ‘Profession Map’, a key document which summarises the essential role internal communicators play in organisations. It also elaborates on the fundamental knowledge and skills expected to fulfil the role of an IC Professional and be successful. As the IoIC state, ‘The Profession Map Framew...

​Internal Communications – Building and Upskilling IC Teams The Internal Communications recruitment market has been busy for the past few years, and it shows no signs of slowing any time soon. VMAGROUP’s CEO, Andrew Harvey, recently chaired a roundtable discussion between internal comms industry professionals, to explore the key skillsets and attributes which IC leaders are ...

​VMAGROUP's recruitment and executive search team hosted a fabulously festive drinks reception on Tuesday 6th December at Fortnum & Mason, for 45 attendees, including Directors and Head of Communications and Corporate Affairs. Following a very busy year, it was an excellent opportunity for everyone to come together and relax over a well-deserved glass of champagne!Following ...

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion are essential components of any positive workplace. VMAGROUP truly believe that having a diverse and inclusive workplace helps foster creativity, innovation and collaboration. Our consultants have recently completed the APSCo Inclusive + training to ensure that we can help communications and marketing teams create an environment where peop...

​Our Managing Director, Lucy Cairncross, represented VMAGROUP at the annual PR Week Awards. A night of celebration and appreciation for Communications and PR, the event aimed to showcase the huge amount of talent in the industry and its brightest stars.With a record number of entries this year, particularly evident was the growth of diversity and inclusion represented and di...

Tik Tok might be known for stunts, pranks and quirky dances, but the social media platform should not be dismissed as a youthful timewaster. Boasting an audience of 1 billion people, lending itself the social media app of the moment, one can see it has the potential to be the Communications epicenter of the future.The outbreak of the Covid-19 pandemic, forcing us into a nati...

VMAGROUP were delighted to attend the Institute of Internal Communication (IoIC) National Awards 2022 as sponsors of the event at The Brewery, London.After two years of lockdown and social distancing, it was refreshing to see a hall filled with almost 400 internal comms professionals.The 67th annual event started off with IoIC’s Chief Exec Jennifer Sproul saying, ‘After the ...

In June, the UK started a six-month pilot programme for a shorter work week. More than 3,300 employees in 70 companies across a wide range of industries will be working four days a week with no impact on salary.The project will follow the “100:80:100 model” which means full salary for 80 per cent of the working hours in exchange for 100 per cent productivity. The researcher...

For the first time in history, there are more job vacancies than unemployed people in the UK. Between January and March 2022, the unemployment rate fell to 3.7% which is the lowest in almost 50 years. At the same time, job openings exceeded 1.3 million, according to the Office for National Statistics (ONS). However, wages are often failing to keep up with the rising cost of ...

​In the ever-evolving digital world, you have to always be on the top of your game to stand out. If you are beginning the search for new opportunities within marketing and communications – whether it’s a contract job or a permanent role, make sure that your digital footprint is the right representation of your skills and expertise. Optimize your LinkedIn profile to make your...

​VMAGROUP was delighted to host another insightful Internal Communications Advisory Board event with our guest speaker, Natalie Waugh, a Communications Specialist, with expertise in ESG Strategy and social impact programmes. Our Advisory Boards are an ongoing series of networking experiences catered towards professionals within the Internal Communications function. Run ever...

​You crafted the perfect CV, applied for the job of your dreams and finally have been invited for the interview. So what’s next? In today’s competitive communications and marketing recruitment landscape, you need to make sure you put your best foot forward. To further complicate the matters, your interview may be taking place via Zoom or Team, in-person or a mix of both as w...

The pandemic has pushed Agile Ways of Working (WOW) beyond tech teams to enterprise, and with all the challenges that it has posed, agility is key for organisations to survive and thrive.In our latest webinar, Agile 101 for Communicators we explored the basics of agile and its importance for communications professionals, including: Embracing agile ways of working Driving the...

​The appetite for internal communications continues to grow. In our 2020 study, 99% of respondents said that they have seen a bigger demand, even though a year earlier, only 85% predicted that this will be the case.In today’s competitive market, employers place greater importance on candidates’ skills, attitude, and agility, rather than on previous experience in the same in...

In today’s job market, there are many different types of roles available depending on the company’s requirements. Does the business need a maternity cover for the Head of Communications? Are they after a Project Manager for a new digital marketing campaign? Or do they simply require an extra pair of hands to help during the busiest part of the year?Terms such as contract, in...

The Great Resignation shows no signs of slowing down, and during the time of such a high turnover, businesses are looking for new retention and employee engagement strategies from their communications teams. Companies are now trying a new technique – getting their employees to recognise and praise each other. But as the pandemic meant that the usual high-fives and pats on th...

​Hiring on a contract or interim basis is a great solution for companies looking to bring in immediate expertise or additional resources – especially if the situation is fluid and needs a degree of flexibility. But the contract, interim or temporary roles are also an excellent way for candidates to diversify their experience, face new challenges and develop their skills, whe...

Working in recruitment for the communications industry, I have met thousands of incredible women who work in PR. In the earlier stages of my career, I was meeting similarly young, ambitious women, a few years out of university, hungry to develop their experience, contacts books and absorb everything they could from the agencies or in house roles they were in. In 2021, I tu...