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01/09/2026

For many businesses, September feels more like the start of a new year than January does.

Teams return with renewed energy. Priorities sharpen. Decisions that may have paused over the summer begin to regain momentum.

It is also one of the most important hiring windows of the year.

The leadership appointments made this autumn will influence far more than the final quarter of 2026. They will shape how organisations enter 2027 — the opportunities they can pursue, the challenges they can overcome and the ambitions they are equipped to deliver.

With four months of the year remaining, now is the time for businesses to ask:

What must we still achieve this year?

What does our 2027 strategy require from our leadership team?

And do we have the right capability around the table to deliver it?

September is not simply a return to business as usual.
For many organisations, it is the beginning of what comes next.

18/08/2026

One senior appointment. A relationship that came full circle. Global impact.

We first partnered with this executive as a candidate, appointing him as VP of Technical Operations within a multi-billion-dollar global aviation organisation.

Now leading the strategic technical implementation of a double-digit growth transformation across the US, Ireland, Singapore and Eastern Europe, he returned to Harper Fox Partners—this time as the hiring leader—to build capability within his own senior leadership team.

From senior hire to trusted client partner.

This is the real measure of executive search: not simply completing an appointment, but building relationships that evolve and continue creating value long after the original search concludes.

10/08/2026

The UK Prime Minister has reignited an important debate about virtual interviews and whether they disadvantage young people trying to enter the workplace.

Zoom disagrees, arguing that the format itself is not the problem- they say it is how the interview is conducted.

What's our point of view?

Virtual interviews can improve accessibility, remove geographical barriers and connect businesses with talent across international markets.

But convenience does not automatically create a brilliant candidate experience.

Poorly designed virtual interviews—particularly automated or one-way processes—can make it harder for candidates to demonstrate personality, passion and potential - also making it difficult to gain a full insight to the business culture and people.

The same principle applies to AI screening.

Technology can strengthen research, improve consistency and give hiring teams more time for meaningful candidate engagement.

But it should never become an unaccountable barrier between talent and opportunity.

Our perspective is clear:

Technology should support human judgement—not replace it.

The future of recruitment is not human versus technology. It is technology helping people make better, fairer and more informed human decisions.

What is your perspective: Are virtual interviews improving accessibility, or are we losing the human touch?

06/08/2026

Fertility is deeply personal—but its impact does not stop at the workplace door.

For employees navigating fertility treatment, pregnancy loss or a difficult journey to parenthood, the emotional and practical demands can be significant. Yet many still feel unable to speak openly at work or ask for the flexibility they need.

For businesses, the right support can make a meaningful difference.

Clear policies, informed managers and greater flexibility can help employees feel valued during one of the most challenging periods of their lives—strengthening trust, loyalty and retention in the process.

This isn’t about employers having all the answers.

It’s about creating a culture where people feel safe enough to have the conversation.

Is fertility support currently part of your workplace agenda?

04/08/2026

"What many organisations don’t realise is that executive search firms can be contractually restricted from approaching leaders within current and former client organisations.

The larger the firm—and the broader its client portfolio within one sector—the more extensive those restrictions can become.

That can mean exceptional candidates are excluded from your search before it has even begun. Not because they lack the experience. Not because they aren’t right for your business. But because your search partner is unable to approach them.

As a boutique executive search partner working across multiple industries, Harper Fox Partners gives you access to the full market—with no candidate restrictions.

We can identify and approach the strongest leaders for your business, wherever they are.

Because when you’re making a business-critical leadership appointment, you deserve the strongest shortlist the market can offer, not simply the strongest shortlist available to your search firm."

Emma Johnson
HF Research Consultant, Manchester UK.

27/07/2026

There was something pretty special about meeting Birmingham’s youngest entrepreneurs yesterday… ❤️

Cake decorators, bracelet makers, sweet sellers and so many other bright young minds, proudly standing behind businesses they had created themselves.

Harper Fox Partners was delighted to sponsor the Young Entrepreneurs stalls at yesterday’s Serving The Sangat CIC Funday in the heart of Birmingham, giving these brilliant young people a platform to showcase their ideas, sell their creations and experience entrepreneurship for themselves.

Our Founder, Scarlett Allen-Horton, joined the day with her family and had the pleasure of meeting so many of them, hearing their ideas, seeing their confidence and of course, supporting a few of their businesses along the way!

Even more importantly, the event brought the community together and raised thousands of pounds for charity.

A huge congratulations to and one of our very own, Kam Kaur for creating such a fantastic event.

We left feeling very inspired by the next generation! Thank you 🦊

16/07/2026

A hiring process that doesn't end in an appointment isn't always a failure.

Sometimes, making no hire is the right decision.

The real mistake?

Ignoring what the search has taught you.

Every search provides valuable market insight, if you're willing to listen.

Here are five things every organisation should review before launching the next search. 👇🏽

14/07/2026

Every successful search is built on trust.

Executive search is about more than identifying exceptional leaders, it's about creating an experience founded on transparency, communication and real partnership - from the very first conversation.

Feedback like this reflects the standard we strive to deliver to every individual and organisation we work with.

At Harper Fox Partners, we're committed to building long-term relationships and creating positive experiences for both our clients and candidates at every stage of the search journey.

09/07/2026

Halfway through 2026. And what a six months it’s been. 🦊

Behind the scenes at Harper Fox Partners, the pace has been relentless — in the best possible way.

We’ve partnered with businesses across the UK, US and Europe on business-critical appointments.

From the leaders shaping engineering and operations, to the commercial and technical talent driving growth — we’ve had a front-row seat to the people decisions behind some truly transformational businesses.

And if the first half of this year has reinforced anything for us, it’s this:

Great businesses are still built by great people.

Technology is changing how we work. AI is changing how we hire. Markets are moving quickly. But finding, understanding and attracting exceptional people remains deeply human.

Behind every successful search is a huge amount of listening, challenging, searching, talking, understanding and trust.

We’re incredibly proud of what our team has built together in the first half of 2026 and even more excited about what’s ahead.

Six months down. So much achieved. And we’re only getting started!

06/07/2026

The UK has no legal maximum workplace temperature.

But as extreme heat becomes more frequent, should businesses really be waiting for regulation — or preparing now?

For many frontline, public-facing and operational teams, working from home simply isn’t an option.

And heat is no longer just a wellbeing conversation. It’s a productivity, performance and operational resilience issue too.

So, does your business need a heatwave policy?

And if so — what should good actually look like?

Swipe through for our thoughts →

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