Pete John
Pete John is senior consultant at Penna
Recruitment conundrums and economic development
A key challenge for councils building economic development teams is understanding where to prioritise the service skills, while many candidates are opting for the contractor market, says Penna.
Place shapers wanted
George Agyemang and Pete John of Penna share their experiences over the past few years on the leadership talent market for place, regeneration and growth, and have strong hopes for this year.
A light(bulb) at the end of the tunnel?
Pete John looks at how the relationships we have with the organisations we work for – and how they correlate with our own ideals of work/life balance – have a deep impact in productivity and retention. For employers, engagement is key.
Penna view: The demand for levelling up talent is rising
As the focus on levelling up in amplified, Pete John says the demand to fill regeneration and place roles is high.
