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What could your business achieve with five extra days dedicated to workplace health and wellbeing? Many organisations understand the importance of employee wellbeing. The challenge is often finding the time…

At Optima, we hold ourselves to the same standard we set for our clients. Hire for potential, invest in development, and expect results. 18 months ago, in Worcester, we brought…

Written by Larraine Boorman Uncertainty has become the operating environment for many UK businesses. Not the kind that creates daily headlines, but the consistent pressure leaders are managing in real…

Written by David Boorman Hiring hasn’t slowed, decision-making has The data is clear: employers are still hiring, but fewer roles are being approved and every one of them is being…

Written by Larraine Boorman As organisations look ahead to 2026, much of the workplace conversation focuses on technology, AI, hybrid models, and new operating structures. All of these trends matter.…

By David Boorman, Managing Director, Optima UK Why future workforce planning starts now. Every January, I have the same conversations. They’re usually talking about people. The list changes slightly each…

Client: Leading UK fashion retailer (Contact Centre Operations) Optima Lead Consultant: Emma Wildbore. Senior Contact Centre Recruitment Consultant Project Type: Hard-to-fill roles, bulk hiring, ongoing partnership The client is a…

Written by David Boorman The aerospace sector is undergoing a seismic shift. Human machine collaboration in aerospace is no longer a concept for the future it’s defining how companies build,…

Recruitment doesn’t have to be a horror story. In a market where top candidates disappear faster than a phantom at midnight, businesses that cling to outdated hiring processes are getting…

Across the battery industry, momentum is building. Investment is flowing, technology is maturing, and the ambition to scale is stronger than ever. But many leadership teams are asking themselves a…

From theory to reality Skill shortages, capability gaps, and the urgency of upskilling are not new conversations. Reports like Skillsoft’s latest study confirm what we already know: skills gaps are…

Written by Emma Wildbore If you’re leading a call centre in the East Midlands, this might feel familiar. Vacancies staying open too long. Team leaders doing everything. New starters not…