𝗥𝗲𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸𝘄𝗲𝗲𝗸 𝗶𝗻 𝗟𝗶𝗳𝗲 𝗦𝗰𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲𝘀 🌟 A four-day week with full pay could boost employee well-being, productivity, and retention — but in life sciences, research, and compliance make it more complex. In this article, Jacob Burrows explores how organisations can make it work. • Key benefits for staff and business • Operational & regulatory challenges • How Galt Pharmaceuticals is pioneering flexible schedules • Practical tips for piloting and scaling Discover how strategy and flexibility can transform workplace culture: https://okt.to/6zKGvr #FourDayWorkweek #LifeSciences #EmployeeWellbeing #SkillsAlliance #FutureOfWork
About us
Skills Alliance is a leading specialist Global Life Science and STEM workforce solutions company. We work in partnership with our clients to provide best-in-class talent acquisition solutions. With locations across the US, UK and the EU, we have been providing global innovative and bespoke recruitment solutions for over 20 years that facilitate our clients need to hire exceptional talent quickly to meet their business goals. Specialist Markets Include: • Pharmaceutical & Biotechnology • Medical Device, Technology & Digital Health • Flavours, Fragrances & Ingredients • Industrial Service Lines: • Advisory Board & C-Suite Executive Search • Organisational Design & Strategy • Business Transformation & Multi-hire Recruitment Projects • Contract Recruitment, Payroll & Interim Management • Managed Service Provider (MSP) / Recruitment Process Outsourcing (RPO) • Functional Service Provisions (FSP) • Benchmarking & Talent Mapping Services Specialist Disciplines Include: • Drug Discovery and R&D • Clinical Research & Development • Quality Assurance & Validation • Technical Operations & Manufacturing • Clinical Data Management & Biostatistics • Drug Safety and Pharmacovigilance • Regulatory Affairs & CMC • Medical Affairs & Information • Health Economics, Market Access and Outcomes Research • Government Affairs & Policy • Digital Health & Technology • Procurement & Supply Chain • Human Resources & Talent Acquisition • Finance & Legal • Sales & Marketing For more information, please email info@skillsalliance.com
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https://www.skillsalliance.com
External link for Skills Alliance
- Industry
- Human Resources Services
- Company size
- 51-200 employees
- Headquarters
- London
- Type
- Privately Held
- Specialties
- Executive Retained Search, In-House Resourcing Management, Contract Recruitment, Global Managed Services, Business Transformation Projects, Executive Management & Leadership Launch Projects, Pharmaceutical Recruitment, Life Science, biotech, RPO, MSP, Recruitment, Medical, FSP, Retained Search, and STEM
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Employees at Skills Alliance
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Claire Bligh
Global Marketing Director at Skills Alliance
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Chris Herrmannsen
Board executive, entrepreneur and investor
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Caroline April Sargeant
Life Sciences Talent Solutions - Staffing & Executive Search - North America
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Timothy Kneen
Global leader in the Life Science sector. Partner Life Science Executive Search/ Leadership Advisory @Skills Alliance.
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Behind every great placement is a consultant empowered by the right technology. At Skills Alliance, our AI-powered tools surface hidden talent, predict fit, and help our teams connect with candidates and clients at speed and scale, without losing the human touch. We see AI not as a shortcut, but as an enabler: 🔹 It augments decision-making 🔹 It personalises communication 🔹 It elevates the consultant’s craft That’s why we’re investing more deeply in technology than ever before, to ensure every consultant has the insight, speed, and precision to deliver exceptional outcomes. Want to experience how AI can elevate your recruitment career? Contact Bec Barnes or Isabella Morrison for a confidential chat about moving to Skills Alliance. #FutureOfRecruitment #AIEnablement #ConsultingExcellence
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𝗣𝗲𝗿𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗵 𝗰𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗯𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴. Our Lunch Club achievers enjoyed a memorable evening at the Michelin-starred Dinner by Heston Blumenthal, a well-earned reward for their exceptional performance. At Skills Alliance, we champion a culture where high performance is rewarded, growth is supported, and our people are empowered to push boundaries every day. 𝗟𝗼𝗼𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗼 𝗹𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹 𝘂𝗽 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗿 𝗶𝗻 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲? 𝗪𝗲’𝗿𝗲 𝗴𝗿𝗼𝘄𝗶𝗻𝗴 🚀 Join a team where your talent fuels real opportunity, and where big wins come with memorable moments like these - Contact our amazing TA Team, Bec Barnes and Isabella Morrison to learn more! #CareerGrowth #RecruitmentCareers #CelebrateSuccess #JoinOurTeam #2026Opportunities
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𝗔𝘂𝘁𝗼𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗶𝘀 𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗽𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗺𝗮, 𝗯𝘂𝘁 𝘄𝗵𝗼’𝘀 𝗽𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗺𝗮𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀? As the industry embraces DCS, PLC, SCADA, and MES systems, a growing automation skills gap is putting progress at risk. In his latest article, Matthew Feeney from Skills Alliance explores how pharma manufacturers can attract and retain the right automation talent to drive next-gen process control. Read more: https://okt.to/0GQqRa Contact Matthew to learn how Skills Alliance can help bridge your automation talent gap. #Pharma #Automation #Engineering #LifeSciences
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𝗕𝗶𝗴 𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗮𝘀. 𝗕𝗼𝗹𝗱 𝗴𝗼𝗮𝗹𝘀. 𝗕𝗿𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝗽𝗲𝗼𝗽𝗹𝗲. A few weeks ago, our European Senior Leadership team came together to align on our 2026 Strategy Plan, a day filled with energy, collaboration, and decisive action. We tackled: 🔧 Finalising our key Technology initiatives and investment priorities to fuel growth 🤝 Strengthening cross-team collaboration to support our ambitious expansion 📈 Completing Strategic Growth Plans across teams, divisions, and regions, the foundation of our Group-wide strategy Our HR Director, Tanesha Brown, led powerful workshops focused on keeping values and culture front and centre as we scale into new markets and services. One message rang loud and clear: our success is driven by the talented people behind it. We’re expanding, evolving, and setting bold goals for the years ahead. If you’re looking to join a growing organisation where your ideas and impact truly matter, let’s talk. #SkillsAlliance #WeAreHiring #LifeAtSkillsAlliance #Growth #2026Planning
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𝗠𝗲𝗱𝗧𝗲𝗰𝗵 𝗧𝗮𝗹𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗧𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗱𝘀 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱: 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗜𝗻𝗱𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘆 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗔𝗿𝗲 𝗦𝗮𝘆𝗶𝗻𝗴? 🧠 We asked our network where the biggest hiring pressures lie, and the results reveal a clear pattern: talent shortages, rising competition, and an urgent need for hybrid expertise. Across every function, MedTech companies are adapting their workforce strategies to stay ahead in an evolving regulatory and technological landscape. Explore the full results and insights here: https://okt.to/NZ6b8G Want to overcome these hiring challenges? Partner with our specialised MedTech recruitment team to access the expertise, networks, and market knowledge that power innovation in medical devices. #MedTech #MedDevice #TalentSolutions
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This World Diabetes Day, we’re committed to empowering individuals and communities through education, support, and collaboration.🌍 At Skills Alliance, we believe that awareness and access to resources are key to managing diabetes effectively. Let's come together to raise awareness, share knowledge, and make a difference! More information on #WorldDiabetesDay here: https://okt.to/STZNKj #SkillsAlliance #DiabetesAwareness #HealthForAll
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At Skills Alliance, we believe technology doesn’t replace people, it empowers them. That’s why we’ve made a strategic investment in advanced AI and digital tools that enable our consultants to work smarter, faster, and more effectively than ever before. From intelligent candidate-matching to data-driven insights that anticipate client needs, we’re using technology to free our people to do what they do best, build meaningful relationships. Because the real future of recruitment isn’t just digital. It’s human connection, amplified by innovation. If you’re curious about how we’re using technology to redefine recruitment, contact Bec Barnes or Isabella Morrison for a confidential chat about joining Skills Alliance. #RecruitmentInnovation #AIinRecruitment #SkillsAlliance
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Investors are urging Europe’s biopharma companies to embrace the continent’s long-established specialisation as an innovation hub as the route to better collaboration and success amidst an ongoing dearth in funding for biotechs. Find out why experts believe European biotechs should leverage their innovation and collaborate with Asian manufacturing hubs to secure greater investment: https://okt.to/IOZdBM #SkillsAlliance #Biotech #Innovation #Recruitment
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Issue 26 of our Life Science + STEM Talent Acquisition Newsletter - bringing you the latest talent acquisition insights. #SkillsAlliance #LifeSciences #STEM #TalentAcqusition #Recruitment