PwC just confirmed the mid-tier knowledge gap. The hourglass workforce is already here.

PwC admits graduates now do senior work via AI while cutting hundreds of entry positions. The hourglass workforce I predicted in March 2025 is already here.
Deepfake government fraud: are we overthinking the threat to government digital services?

Are deepfakes a genuine threat to UK government services? A former insider examines how Universal Credit, GOV.UK One Login and other systems might be vulnerable – with surprising conclusions about where the real risks lie.
The UK contract market in 2025: Why its challenges signal broader change for all

The UK contract market in 2025 faces unprecedented challenges: shrinking roles, falling rates, and fierce competition. This in-depth analysis explores how IR35, economic pressures, and shifting hiring trends are reshaping opportunities for contractors—and why these changes matter for every UK professional navigating the future of work.
The road less travelled: mastering career risk-taking when conventional wisdom fails us

Discover how career risk-taking – whether saying no to prestigious roles or pursuing risky opportunities – can lead to unexpected success. Real-world examples from financial journalism and corporate career decisions.
Job specs gone wild: the content design recruitment comedy we didn’t ask for

An examination of how poorly written job specifications exclude qualified candidates. Discover the comedy and tragedy of modern recruitment, from misunderstood GDS standards to LinkedIn’s algorithm burying experienced professionals.
The learning gap: how AI disruption threatens professional development

The traditional professional development model relied on a progression that now risks disappearing. Without deliberate intervention, we face not just economic disruption for current mid-tier professionals, but potentially an expertise crisis in the coming decades.