Perhaps it is these recent gloriously sunny days that have sent the country into a dizzying spin of positivity, maybe it’s the fact the football does indeed seem that it may in fact be coming home, or even (as in the case of those aged below 25 in our household) … Read more
Talent Development and Business Growth
A month full to bursting with a sporting extravaganza which is viewed by 3.5 billion people in 190 countries and territories, has crowds of 12 million watching throughout the competition, has every moment followed by more than 2,000 accredited journalists and, in recent years, has been dominated by a UK … Read more
This one’s for the Girls
We haven’t even reached the halfway point, but 2018 is shaping up to be an important year. I have a strong suspicion that fifty, a hundred, maybe even two hundred years from now, school children will read about 2018 as a year that was rife with social and political change. … Read more
Snow and GDPR…. the uncertainty of it all
Entering April I am normally expecting to be greeted by April showers – no as we have entered the fourth month of 2018, and somehow, as mad as it seems, it has still been snowing. Pretty though it may be, there is no doubt that the magic has definitely worn … Read more
Swing low and not so much chariots of fire but rather moist embers!
If you were looking for an excitable, passionate and noisy city to be in a couple of weekends back, Edinburgh was it. As the Gods smiled down on Murrayfield that Saturday night, Scotland took on England in the Six Nations and in perhaps the most surprising result of the tournament … Read more
Strelley Hall…. our new base….
2018 is heralding operational and visual changes as you may have already noted on linked in that we’ve moved but also a new logo and imminently to be launched website, so it has been a busy few weeks!
Our new offices are located at Strelley Hall, situated in Strelley Village, … Read more
Happy New Year one and all!
I hope you all had a merry and restful Christmas period. I myself welcomed in the New Year on the warm beaches of Thailand with my family, which was a relaxing holiday but also fascinating. We spent a few days in Bangkok exploring the city, before enjoying some well-earned R&R … Read more
Twas the night before Christmas
‘Twas the night before Christmas
When all thro’ the ABPM office,
Not a creature was stirring, not even Tilly the office dog.
The stockings were hung by the radiator with care,
With hopes Christmas bonuses would soon appear there.
The team were all dozing, quite snug at their desks,
While … Read more
Is todays’ reality yesterdays’ plan?
Spending so much time advising on career plans and ambitions I on occasion bring people up short when I ask the above question. I ask myself that question and I can certainly say as a trainee ACA embarking upon life at Price Waterhouse (that will age some of the readership … Read more
Trick or Treat – The Interview
Tis the season for turning out your lights and pretending nobody’s home, as swarms of children dressed in costumes of all shapes and sizes take to the streets and come knocking on your door requesting sweets.
Although we consider it an American affectation and whether it horrifies you more than … Read more