Management and leadership

Explore our latest insights, research and advice that can guide you in leading and managing a team.

Expert how-to guide: how to write a reference letter for an employee Expert recruiters share how to write a reference letter for an employee, complete with errors to avoid and a full sample letter to guide you. ROBERT HALF 2026-03-19T16:03:00.000Z Management tips

The key challenges facing businesses in 2026 Catherine Henry of Robert Half explores the key business challenges facing UK organisations in 2026, including geopolitical risk, supply chains and workforce planning. ROBERT HALF 2026-03-11T10:55:00.000Z Research and insights

Empowering teams: Professor Damian Hughes shares 5 micro-habits for high performance Empowering teams for peak performance could be as simple as a micro-habit. To mark the launch of his new book, Damian Hughes shares 5 micro-habits that boost workplace performance. ROBERT HALF 2026-03-06T09:50:14.564Z Research and insights

What the best UK private equity firms look for Do you have the financial leadership skills to succeed in a UK private equity firm? Our executive search experts share field intel on what the best firms look for. ROBERT HALF 2026-03-05T07:00:00.000Z Management tips

Risk and compliance in 2026: exploring new roles, salaries, and demand Risk and compliance roles are in high demand in 2026, with new roles emerging to fill critical gaps. Our recruiters share the data and hiring insights behind it all. ROBERT HALF 2026-01-28T16:32:00.000Z Research and insights

8 employee burnout signs you might be missing and how to mitigate them Knowing how to prevent employee burnout is essential for a happy, high-performing team. Our experts share 8 employee burnout signs, and how to relieve them. ROBERT HALF 2026-01-12T07:00:00.000Z Management tips

New research reveals the company benefits and perks employees want most in 2026 Gain the competitive edge in the hiring market — our experts use new data to reveal which company perks and employee benefits are most wanted for 2026. ROBERT HALF 2025-12-17T16:00:00.000Z Management tips