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Update on Recruiter Accreditation Scheme
As the scheme celebrates its 2nd anniversary, a social media campaign, celebrating some of the great work accredited recruiters do, has been launched. Our own Deanne Gold (committee member with responsibility for events) features in the campaign here and you can read...
The ICG’s London Christmas Get-Together Dec 2022
The 1st December isn't too early to start the Christmas festivities, right? About 20 of our members agreed and got together in Cote, St Martin's Lane London, for a delicious 3-course festive meal, alongside plenty of catching up with known acquaintances, and making of...
RECORDING: Micro-business, macro impact: Gaining a competitive edge through sustainability
This webinar is generously sponsored by Podengo This webinar by sustainability experts MyCarbon will cover: -The real impact micro-businesses have on the environment -Potential reduction strategies in research projects -The future of sustainability and how it will...
RECORDING: 5 Hacks & Hints To Grow Your Business More Effectively
This webinar is generously sponsored by Perspective Research Services Growing your own business is tough, especially if you are also the person that delivers everything you sell. Designing and delivering projects and also being responsible for marketing your business...
2022 Award For Independent Consultants: FINALISTS ANNOUNCED
The ICG has some of the most talented and experienced researchers in our industry and we are delighted to have them recognised in the MRS's awards process. The MRS/ICG Award for Independent Consultants, now in its seventh year, is designed to recognise the...
Ex-Chair raises over £4K (so far) for Refugee Support
Andrew Smith, long serving committee member and ex-chair, recently put himself through a gruelling trip to raise funds for Refugee Support Europe. This is his tale of the challenge, the scenery, the friendship and hospitality. Stafford to Brighton Pier the pretty way...