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A new BBC report shows the number of young people in the UK who are not in education, employment or training is edging closer to one million, but at Phaidon International, we’re hiring graduates.   While the conversation focuses on how difficult it is for young people to get started, we’re focused on creating real career opportunities.   Graduate recruitment isn’t about having years of experience. It’s about ambition, resilience, and the drive to build something bigger.    We’re continuing to invest in the next generation of talent, so if you’re motivated, commercially minded, and ready to challenge yourself, there are opportunities here:    🔗 Work for Phaidon International: https://lnkd.in/eFJh8_Fz 🔗 Read the article: https://lnkd.in/eUJet6bN

Phaidon International is proud to announce that we are now a Silver partner in the University of Southern California's Employer Partnership Program. This partnership strengthens our connection with USC’s ambitious students and early-career talent, giving them greater access to career insights and opportunities across our global specialist recruitment brands. "The USC Career Center is pleased to welcome Phaidon International as a valued silver partner to the USC Employer Partnership Program. This marks an important milestone in the continued growth of our global employer community, and we look forward to collaborating with the Phaidon team to expand access to exceptional USC talent and build meaningful full-time career paths for our students." - Lori Shreve Blake, Senior Director, Career Engagement. By working closely with USC we'll be supporting the next generation of talent as they explore career paths, build commercial awareness, and connect with industries shaping the future of work.

A meaningful day giving back with The Greater Boston Food Bank. Our Boston team came together last week to support families in the local community - packing 128 boxes and helping provide 1,600 meals. We’re proud to support organizations making a real impact and to see our team showing up for the communities around them.

As Singapore raises qualifying salaries for the Employment Pass (EP) and S Pass from 2027, it reinforces its focus on attracting highly skilled talent. For professionals with in-demand expertise, these policy changes are less of a barrier and more of a signal to where opportunities lie across the evolving market. In a recent Singapore Global Network (SGN) article, Andrew Zee, Executive Director at Phaidon International shares his insight on the latest policy updates and what they mean for global talent. Read the full interview: https://lnkd.in/emtvxAwX

In March, we celebrated Women’s History Month at Phaidon International, taking time to recognize and reflect on a month focused on empowerment, wellbeing, and community. From glass walk workshops and bouquet-making to leadership drop-ins and inspiring panel discussions, colleagues across our global offices came together to highlight the strength of a supportive culture. We’re proud to be part of a community that we continue to grow and strengthen every day. #IWD #WomensHistoryMonth

A recent BBC article suggests that in today’s hiring process, humans aren’t always watching AI interviews.   At Phaidon International, we do. Every single one.   Because graduate hiring is evolving, and AI is accelerating it.   From CVs to cover letters, email applications to AI processes, each shift reflects how hiring adapts to the way people communicate, work, and demonstrate value.   We don’t just hire based on what’s on paper. Instead, we hire for ambition, resilience, and the drive to build something real.   As AI reshapes hiring, the question isn’t how you apply; it’s how you stand out.   🔗 Work for Phaidon International: https://lnkd.in/eFJh8_Fz 🔗 Read the BBC article: https://lnkd.in/ea-fGm59

Within Phaidon International, Larson Maddox focuses exclusively on legal and regulatory talent, supporting professionals and organizations navigating an increasingly complex hiring landscape. In this feature with The National Law Review, Managing Director Jake Knowlton-Parry shares perspective on how legal hiring is evolving in 2026, including changing skill demands and continued pressure on compensation.

“The search is soul-destroying”: Young jobseekers struggling to find work A recent article by the BBC highlighted a tough reality for early careers talent that 957,000 16–24-year-olds are currently not in education, employment or training. There is fierce competition for entry-level roles and AI is reshaping traditional first-job pathways. This market is challenging, especially for graduates with ambition but no clear route in. At Phaidon International, we see this differently. We’re not looking for people who are just “hoping something works out.” We’re looking for individuals who are: ✔️ Ambitious and commercially driven ✔️ Competitive and resilient ✔️ Curious and quick to learn ✔️ Genuinely motivated by helping people build their careers ✔️ Ready to be measured on performance, not tenure We're fast-paced, high-performance, and people-centric. We invest heavily in training, structure, and progression, but we expect focus, accountability and drive in return. If you’re a graduate or early in your career and want: • Clear progression • A meritocratic environment • To be rewarded, both financially and in purpose • Real responsibility early on • The opportunity to impact people’s careers every day Then let’s talk. We’re hiring and we’re looking for future leaders: https://hubs.la/Q0459MSx0

Infrastructure transformation requires more than technical expertise. It demands market intelligence, precision hiring, and long-term partnership. That's where LVI Associates comes in. As one of six specialist talent brands within Phaidon International, LVI Associates focuses exclusively on engineering and infrastructure markets, connecting organizations with leaders delivering projects across energy, construction, transportation, environmental services, and the built environment. For teams navigating complex builds and fast-moving project cycles, having access to sector-specific expertise is not optional, it is strategic. Connect with an expert at LVI Associates to discuss your hiring needs: https://lnkd.in/envjTJDE

AI is reshaping roles across life sciences, not replacing them outright. In PharmaVoice, Jae Yoo of EPM Scientific shares how pharmaceutical organizations are evolving their talent models, building hybrid roles that combine data capability, commercial insight, and strategic thinking as AI becomes more embedded in operations. As one of Phaidon International’s specialist talent partners, EPM Scientific works closely with life sciences organizations navigating this shift. The conversation is no longer about job loss; it is about role redesign and future ready capability. Read the full article below.