As the academic year continues and spring sets in, it's the perfect time for students, educators, and school leadership teams to reflect on their professional development and ensure their personal brand aligns with their career goals. Whether you're a student preparing to enter the workforce or a school leader looking to enhance your institution's brand, strengthening your professional brand is key to success. At CWR, we’re here to help you elevate your influence and impact within the education sector. 

Your professional brand isn’t just about having a polished online presence—it’s about making strategic career related decisions that align with business objectives, personal growth, and professional development. The end of a financial year in April, is the perfect time to focus on this, as businesses and individuals reflect on past achievements and set the foundation for future success. 

Whether you’re a business leader looking to strengthen your organization’s market position or an individual aiming to stand out in your career, now is the moment to make strategic adjustments that can set you up for future success.  

At CWR, we specialise in helping you build and enhance your professional brands. Whether you’re restructuring your business, developing your employer value proposition or developing your personal career brand strategy, now is the time to take action.

Career development planning within the education sector requires a unique and strategic approach. March is a busy time for schools and educators—between managing student stress levels, preparing for exams, and planning post-16 pathways, career development often takes a backseat. 

At CWR, we work with schools, teachers, and education leaders to create clear, actionable career development plans that support both staff and students. 

Career development planning isn’t just about setting long-term goals—it’s about making strategic decisions that align with business objectives and individual growth. March is the perfect time to focus on this, as businesses and individuals reflect on the past financial year and begin planning for the future. 

This February, we’re focusing on a topic that’s top of mind for many businesses and individuals: redundancy. Whether you’re facing redundancy or considering restructuring your business, we’re here to guide you every step of the way. 

We’ve prepared our insights for both businesses and individuals should this be something you’re facing, and as well as reading our blog, we invite you to join us on Tuesday 25^th February for a 30 minute webinar where we’ll discuss this topic further!

As the new year begins, many of us naturally reflect on where we are and consider whether change is needed. Whether it’s individuals seeking career shifts, businesses re-evaluating strategies, or students preparing for educational transitions, January is a time for decisions that can shape the year ahead. We've been reflecting on the opportunities and challenges of change, and we’ve shared some insights to help you navigate this season with confidence and clarity. 

With recent changes in sexual harassment legislation, employers are now more accountable for creating safe, respectful workplaces than ever before. At CWR Consultancy, we’re here to help businesses understand and adapt to these updates. In our latest LinkedIn webinar, we explored the implications of these legislative changes, providing practical guidance on how to protect employees and maintain compliance. 

Since starting CWR, we’ve always aimed to evolve to meet our client’s needs, and I’m thrilled to share some exciting updates with you.

With Labour's ascent, the UK labour market is undergoing significant change, making it essential to remain informed and prepare your business. Our Labour Market Review LinkedIn Live delved into the anticipated shifts in employment law and workers' rights under Labour's ‘Plan to Make Work Pay’. Expert Paul Chamberlain from JMW Solicitors, joined recruitment experts Ruth Forster, Phillippa Hart and Charlotte Sykes, to examine potential legislation changes as touched on in the King’s Speech, including zero hours contracts, day one rights, and flexible working arrangements. This was more than a market review; it was an in-depth analysis of changes that will impact employment.  

A personal update from Charlotte.