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​A wonderful opportunity to meet some incredible women at the AFPA Trust International Women’s Day lunch at Smith’s Bar & Grill. Plenty of insightful conversation celebrating women’s achievements in the Asset Finance and Leasing sector. Thank you to AFPA Trust; Aysha Ellis-Aziz and Jane Bird for organising a fabulous event.​​

​Had a truly fabulous time at the Finance & Leasing Association Annual Dinner at the Grosvenor House, London. 🥂Thoroughly enjoyed catching up with so many of you! Special thanks to Aysha Ellis-Azizand NETSOL Technologies Inc. for the invitation! ❤️ 🙏

​Attracting and retaining young talent in the leasing industry requires a comprehensive and strategic approach that recognises the unique preferences, aspirations, and work dynamics of the emerging workforce. Here are several suggested strategies for employers to consider: Modern Recruitment Approaches:To attract young professionals to your employer brand, it is crucial to c...

​Asset Finance Connect (AFC) has welcomed asset finance and leasing recruitment specialists, New Leaf Search, as its newest Corporate Member. ​Edward Peck, CEO of AFC noted, “Asset Finance Connect are thrilled to introduce New Leaf Search as our most recent Corporate Member. "The AFC Corporate Membership provides opportunities for networking and collaboration with other indu...

Today we celebrate two decades of providing recruitment excellence to the Asset Finance and Leasing industry! 🍾🥂🎉 ​Over the past 20 years, we've dedicated ourselves to supporting Asset Finance companies in shaping effective recruitment strategies and connecting top talent with the right job opportunities. ​While our business has enjoyed considerable success, it has consisten...

​Thank you to John Batty and everyone at IAA-Advisory and AFPA trust for organising yet another wonderful Christmas Charity Lunch for the Leasing Industry at the Institute of Directors (IoD), Pall Mall. 🍽✨🎄.It was an afternoon of fabulous food, laughter, networking, and a collective effort towards fundraising for Macmillan Cancer Support, a truly worthy cause.Season’s greeti...

​Thank you to the AFPA Trust for hosting a wonderful Christmas Drinks and Charity event last week at Home House, London.We had the opportunity to catch up with industry friends and contacts as well as raising money for the Alexander Devine Children's Hospice Service.It was lovely to see so many smiling faces embracing the Christmas spirit!

We are delighted to announce that New Leaf Search has successfully completed the latest REC compliance assessment with an impressive score. The REC, the recognised body for the recruitment industry, supports its members in achieving and maintaining the highest standards of recruitment practice through legal advice, training, and guidance. Compliance testing is a crucial c...

​🌟 Thank you to Jan Szmigin, Robin Skuse and the Leasing World team for hosting a wonderful evening at the Leasing World Gold Awards✨Such a great way to catch up with everyone and a huge congratulations all the finalists and winners!It was so nice to see the asset finance & leasing industry raise funds for the homeless charity Crisis. We were also proud to donate a case of I...

​In today's fast-paced business environment, attracting and retaining top talent is a challenge that all organisations face. To excel in a competitive job market, companies must utilise innovative technology to create a more engaging, efficient, and employee-centric work environment. This not only attracts high-calibre professionals but also fosters their loyalty to the org...

​​It was a privilege to once again attend the Leaseurope Annual Convention 2023 in Vienna, Austria.We were proud sponsors of the 2023 Future Group. This is widely recognised as the pre-eminent yearly gathering for the European Leasing & Automotive Rental community and is the only such event organised by the industry at European level.The Convention is attended by delegates w...

​Whether you should apply directly to an employer or through a recruitment company depends on various factors, including your personal preferences, the specific job market you're in, and the nature of the job you're seeking.Ultimately, the choice between applying directly to an employer and using a recruitment agency should be based on your specific circumstances, goals, ...

Successfully engaging in job search interactions requires careful consideration and strategic planning to ensure a positive and respectful exchange involving all parties involved. Candidates need to prioritise both openness and honesty when it comes to dealing with direct approaches with employers, as well as engaging with different recruitment consultancies. Demonstrating t...

Phantom job advertisements, also known as ghost job ads, are becoming increasingly prevalent, causing significant frustration for job seekers. It's worth delving into the reasons behind recruiters resorting to unethical job advertising, and as a candidate, knowing how to steer clear of them. A brief exploration of recruiters in your industry will reveal tell-tale signs of th...

​Today marks the 6th continous year that New Leaf Search has gained FSQS registration. FSQS certification is a benchmark used by major UK banks and financial institutions when vetting and selecting suppliers. As the regulated environment in the financial sector becomes more complex, FSQS accreditation provides a mechanism for collecting and managing supplier compliance infor...

​In the April 2023 Edition of LEASING WORLD magazine, we were asked for our take on the subject of "Questions to think about when conducting a recruitment interview". Our reply: Recruitment techniques have developed to incorporate structured, scientific and systematic processes in a bid to move away from subjective decision-making to the more favored objective or evidence-b...

I would like to say a big thank you to SGEF for inviting me and Katherine Amin, to their Annual Vendor Conference in Paris. It was a privilege to discuss ideas on how best to attract and retain talent in a VUCA world. I was part of a Q&A panel and shared the stage with Sabine van der Fluit-Hagevoort (Executive Director Global IT Finance Solutions Development) at Ingram M...

​We have a ‘Charity of the Year’ pledge whereby we commit a proportion of our turnover to a nominated charity. Charities are selected based upon a personal connection between an employee and a particular cause, or one that reflects the plight of individuals affected by events outside of their control.This year’s charity is Brook Cottage Farm RDA (Riding for the Disabled Asso...

5 ways to develop next generation leadersTalent development is fundamental to the growth philosophy of all great companies. There is a wealth of well-documented evidence founded on decades of management research suggesting that organisations must invest in, nurture and develop their next generation talent into C-suite leaders of the future.In providing resourcing soluti...

How time has flown! We have kicked off 2023 with great news in that we have achieved continous certification to the international quality standard ISO 9001:2015.Further to a detailed audit of our internal processes, procedures and customer interfaces we passed with flying colours! In 2007, we became the first recruitment provider operating exclusively in the Asset Finance an...