Navigating the Unpredictable: How to Thrive Amid Organisational Changes
As we head towards the end of the year and the transformations this can bring, Rob Hockedy has some tips on how to best navigate change.
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Champagne Taste with a Beer Budget
How do you attract the best talent when you don’t have the compensation budget?
Michael Lee reflects on the superannuation industry over the decades and where it might be leading to.
A forecast of $6.5 trillion in superannuation funds. Where is all our money going? More questions than answers!
The Monthly Recap - September
We’ve made it to Q4 of an interesting year for private & public markets. It has been much quieter in September following some large deals closing in August. Inflation has remained sticky, rates have remained increasing (albeit slowing) as we head into Q4.
Daniel Yee asks is too much choice actually no choice at all?
Find out why the seemingly endless number of options available might leave you not knowing where to go.
JMES Book of Recruitment Fables
Jon Michel having just finished The Lord of The Rings trilogy has been immersed in the wacky world of fables and folklore of late. It's come to our realisation that we at JMES have our own deep catalogue of recruitment fables we often get to draw upon and occasionally relive, save these are based on real life experiences (so technically not a fable) so here are a few unforgettables.
The Monthly Recap - August
With Lowe’s last rate decision on the horizon, solid inflation prints in the US and Australia, and the end of a long European & American summer, will we see a sharp pickup in deal activity?
Impact Investing (II) – your future career destination?
Jon Michel reflects on impact investing and how to build on it as a career.
How to get the best from your Recruitment/Search Partner - Exclusivity, Ownership & Accountability
JMES Partner, Patrick Everest offers some tips on how to best engage with your recruiter and get the most out of a hiring process – and why exclusivity is ideal.
Australia's Ambitious Energy Transition Faces Hurdles…..
Energy Transition & Infrastructure Investment Management specialist Rory Callow reflects on the progress of renewable energy generation targets in Australia and what it means for hiring across the sector.
Banking & Debt Capital – how H1 of 2023 washed up
The first half of 2023 has brought notable developments in the banking sector, particularly across project finance, with increasing emphasis on renewable energy and energy transition. JMES Debt Specialist Rob Hockedy runs through a quick recap of the market so far this year and takes a view on how the rest of the year will likely play out. A perfect read on whilst on your way to, your way back from, or whilst on holiday in Europe, soaking up the summer sun.
The Monthly Recap - July
Many firms have been successfully raising new capital, and hitting targets whilst M&A seems to have started its rebound with plenty in the news this month.
Another obstacle for the Superannuation Industry
Adam Taylor-Campbell reflects on the recent CP 511 changes and how it affects remuneration for the industry.
Client Feedback on Working with JMES
We’re glad to say that most, if not all, of our feedback is positive. However, we recently had some post-placement feedback from a client that was especially gratifying to receive.
The Monthly Recap - June
We’ve reached halfway through a quite turbulent year. Inflation seems to be slowing but deals are still quiet, with the worst first half since 2019.
Half time (well nearly) score regarding the Private Equity hiring market for 2023.
A little premature perhaps, but you can never accuse us of not being front of foot here at JMES. Whilst closed deal volume has been down and transactions continue to get drawn out, the hiring market has been as buoyant as ever, perhaps even at its most active for experienced, quality PE professionals.
The Monthly Recap - May
M&A remains quiet, and IPOs are near non-existent, but job cuts seem to have slowed
The Monthly Recap - April
Investment banks, however, continue to dominate headlines as they shed staff across the world with many joining the bandwagon as recession fears continue to delay the rebound in deal-making.
The Monthly Recap - March
March has been a month dominated by the collapse of Credit Suisse, Silicon Valley Bank, and the fear of more to come.
Debt Markets, Restructuring & Special Situations
The last couple of years has seen unprecedented levels of hiring in both debt and equity markets – across both banks and funds...
Bonus Predictions VS Reality
Get in touch with the JMES team if you’d like to know how you’ve fared against your peers.
The Great Resignation and The Australian IB Community
The “Great Resignation”, also known as the “Big Quit”, struck in early 2021 in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic as workers voluntarily called time on their jobs.
The International Banks Are Back
Domestic banks remaining steady, consolidating businesses & shrinking/retreating from offshore locations
Analysts Today
Heading into a new year and a new round of hiring activity, Adam Taylor-Campbell reflects on investment banking Analysts today.
Happy 25th Anniversary – Jon Michel Executive Search
Back in the days when our logo had a pair of glasses which we lost somewhere along the way, and when we also used to send and receive CV’s by fax (yes, really).
The "Great New Year Resignation" has begun...
The post NY recruitment merry go round is about to well and truly kick off it seems.
