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Tim Swinson
Consulting Manager
07 December 2023
Tunnel Vision: How Bernie (almost) broke Formula OneThe perennial powerhouses of Ferrari, Mercedes and Red Bull sat at the front of the grid for the final round of the 2016 season - the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. Sheikhs, sponsors, and billionaires watched on, as the pinnacle of open-wheeled racing reached its climax. The Drivers’ World Championship was on the line… it was exactly what Bernie Ecclestone wanted.
07 December 2023
Time to analyse the current health of the UK Food & Drink sectorIt’s that time of year to reflect on what has been and look forward to what’s coming. Partner and Head of Food & Drink Adam Hardie reflects on the current health of the UK Food & Drink sector, and explains why our survey is so important and how businesses can help it deliver the most accurate picture of the industry.
05 December 2023
Generation What? – Why we look for individual not stereotyped talentGiven all of the conversations about how allegedly challenging it is to engage millennials in the workplace you’d be forgiven for avoiding employing young people altogether. And this makes me deeply concerned. In some respects, we do live in a world of labels. But who are Generation Y or X or Baby Boomers? And if my birth date falls a week outside of that neat generational sweep, am I suddenly so different? It is dangerous to stereotype anyone, and we are in danger of doing this with our young people.
04 December 2023
Taking on a new challenge: my Hilton Hike journey for Team SolanWe caught up with new Partner in our Newcastle office, Paul Shields, as he ‘stepped’ up to take on a new challenge – a charity hike. 84,000 steps and 39 miles later, Paul reflects on completing the Hilton Hike; the toughest challenge he’s ever done.
28 November 2023
Giving the gift of money this ChristmasAs we approach the holiday period, some may be considering making gifts to family members - whether that be grandparents giving money to their grandchildren, or parents helping out their children during this season of giving. This could bring on concern over the inheritance tax (IHT) implications of these gifts. James Stewart-Lockhart, Financial Planner, explains further.
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