Alice is the founder of executive search consultancy, Hanson Search and global digital freelance talent marketplace, The Work Crowd. With over 20 years of experience of working with CEO, boards and marketing departments of FTSE 100 companies, high-growth tech, media, and marketing businesses globally; she now advises on hiring best practices, securing and retaining talent, building teams and the freelance/gig economy. Alice is passionate about the future of work and how to build and create more diverse working environments. ...
Alice is the founder of executive search consultancy, Hanson Search and global digital freelance talent marketplace, The Work Crowd. With over 20 years of experience of working with CEO, boards and marketing departments of FTSE 100 companies, high-growth tech, media, and marketing businesses globally; she now advises on hiring best practices, securing and retaining talent, building teams and the freelance/gig economy. Alice is passionate about the future of work and how to build and create more diverse working environments.
Signs you’re in a toxic workplace environment, and how to let go
Nobody should feel overworked or undervalued. Here’s how to spot the signs of a toxic workplace environment, and tips on what to do
Generational divide: How to adapt to a changing office landscape
Navigating an office replete with four generations of workers can be difficult. Alice Weightman has advice on how to navigate a changing office culture
Spring cleaning your CV: Five key points to ditch
What employers expect to see on a CV has changed a lot over the past decade, Alice Weightman explains
Celebrating women in work is about focusing on our contributions
For all the progress we’ve made so far, we still have a long way to go
How building a personal brand can help boost your career
Everyone has a personal brand already, conscious or not. Here are five ways to cultivate it for the workplace
How to thrive as a freelancer in economic uncertainty
Freelancing has real benefits, but you need to be prepared
A seven-point plan to ensure career happiness
To get the best out of your career, you need a strong vision of what you want
Workplace culture is more important than ever: how to cultivate yours
‘Planning a team day at the races in June is all very well and good, but for individual employees, staring at blank months ahead without anything to look forward to isn’t particularly motivating,’ recruitment expert Alice Weightman shares five simple steps to transform morale
New year, new job — but is that really what you should be thinking?
January funk or long-brewing frustration? Recruitment expert Alice Weightman on why the grass isn’t always greener — and how to know when you’re time’s up
Do you want to leave your job — or is your manager the problem?
Poor management is the single biggest risk to losing top talent. Recruitment expert Alice Weightman shares how to cultivate brilliant ones
Take it from me, don’t ‘quiet quit’ – just quit
‘Quiet quitting’ has become a viral sensation on TikTok. But, argues recruitment expert Alice Weightman, consider these three things first
Cost of living crisis: how to ask for a pay rise
As we all face rising costs, recruitment expert Alice Weightman shares her dos and dont’s of pay rise negotiation. Plus, why entering a ‘bidding war’ with your employer can be detrimental
Working abroad: is this the era of the ‘employee nomad’?
Whether you’re an employee dreaming of working from the beach or an employer considering offering the perk in order to attract the right talent, recruitment expert Alice Weightman shares what to consider before taking the plunge
Is now a good time to be looking for a new job?
Reclining on a sun-lounger, two cocktails in, and making big plans to finally find a new role when you’re back? With the cost of living crisis about to go nuclear, recruitment expert Alice Weightman weighs up whether you should stay or go
Can a business really run on zero employees?
The pool of freelance workers is wider than ever. Employment expert Alice Weightman on the rise of the ‘ultra-skinny business’
How to have a truly guilt-free holiday this summer
Employment expert Alice Weightman shares simple tips for employers and employees alike to switch off from it all, if only for a week — you’ve earned it
Let’s make this the year we banish imposter syndrome forever
Imposter syndrome is inhibiting many women’s careers (even Taylor Swift isn’t immune) and isn’t great for business either. Employment expert Alice Weightman explains how to kick it out of the workplace.
Should your boss be helping you navigate the cost of living crisis?
Businesses are taking their staff’s financial anxieties seriously – and so they should, says recruitment expert Alice Weightman