BLOGS

28.08.25

Should Salaries Be Shown on Job Adverts?

It’s a topic that continues to divide opinion: should salaries be displayed on job adverts? In the UK, some firms are moving towards transparency, while many still prefer to keep this information under wraps. But in the USA – where Kingsley also recruits – the landscape has already shifted.
21.08.25

Face-to-Face Interviews on the Rise

Over the past few weeks, we’ve seen a significant increase in the number of face-to-face interviews taking place across the industry. While video calls and virtual assessments still have their place, there’s a clear shift back towards in-person conversations – and for good reason.
14.08.25

AI: Friend, Foe, or Just a Tool?

Artificial Intelligence is everywhere right now. From Microsoft Copilot to ChatGPT, it’s reshaping how we work, create, and even think. But while the usefulness of these tools is undeniable, we have to ask ourselves some important questions:
08.08.25

My Current Audiobook Obsessions

"Some audiobooks are so good, I end up buying the actual book just so I can highlight it." I listen on walks, during long drives — even while ironing. Here are a few recent listens that have inspired, challenged, and energised me.
01.08.25

Why I Finally Moved to a 4-Day Week (and What I’ve Learned So Far)

For the last two years, I’ve been telling myself: “Once I’ve finished this project… once I’ve recruited that role… once things are quieter… then I’ll drop to a four-day week.”
28.07.25

Kingsley Compass Newsletter July 2025

This month marks 18 years since I founded Kingsley, and I’ve been reflecting on how it all began — and just how far we’ve come.