AI in Health & Social Care: Strategic Considerations for Executive Leaders

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is reshaping the health and social care landscape, and for senior leaders, the conversation has moved well beyond “if” to “how.” At Be Executive, we work closely with CEOs, Boards, and senior leaders across aged care, disability, mental health, and community services. The message is clear: AI has the potential to transform […]

The Hidden Toll of Overachievement

One of the recurring themes in our conversations with senior leaders is this: no matter how high someone climbs or how much they achieve, there’s often an undercurrent of exhaustion. The kind that isn’t about just needing a holiday—but a deeper fatigue that comes from years of constantly pushing, performing, and proving. Overachievement, for many, […]

What Chairs Look for When Selecting the Right Board Member

At Be Executive, part of the Be Recruitment Group, we work closely with organisations to connect talented individuals with board roles that align with their skills and passions. Securing a board position is about more than just professional expertise—it’s about demonstrating the right mindset, commitment, and values that align with the organisation’s goals. If you’re […]

Making an Impact Beyond Your Day Job

Making an Impact Beyond Your Day Job: A Journey into a Voluntary Board Role At Be Executive, part of the Be Recruitment Group, we are passionate about connecting talented leaders with organisations where they can make a lasting impact. Recently, we had the pleasure of speaking with Simon, who successfully transitioned from the private sector […]

How a NfP Manager Should Prepare for a Redundancy Conversation

A well-handled redundancy conversation can make a difficult situation more manageable for all involved. Within a NfP these are made even harder because often the employee’s motivator for doing the role goes beyond the financial rewards. By preparing thoroughly, communicating with empathy, and offering meaningful support, managers can uphold professionalism and integrity while ensuring employees […]

A New Perspective on Transformational Change: Trauma-Informed Thinking for Leaders

Change is inevitable. Whether it’s responding to community needs, adapting to policy shifts, or addressing workforce challenges, organisations need resilience, adaptability and a sense of purpose to navigate these shifts effectively. Still many fail at managing transformational change successfully, so often losing trust and connection with employees and customers in the process. Poorly managed change […]

Be Executive: Pro Bono Work for Voluntary Board Appointments

Supporting Organisations Through Pro Bono Board Appointments At Be Executive, part of the Be Recruitment Group, we take pride in supporting organisations, particularly in the not-for-profit (NFP) sector. One of the ways we give back is through our pro bono service for voluntary board appointments, led by our founding directors, Zena Clark and Jenny Rosser. […]

Why innovation is at the heart of Be Group

At Be Group, we combine deep expertise in the health and social care sectors with the power of cutting-edge technologies to continually improve the recruitment experience. By leveraging advanced tools and resources, we’re staying at the forefront of industry trends, enabling us to deliver tailored solutions and communications that truly meet the unique needs of […]

Five ways we’re innovating to improve recruitment outcomes

At Be Recruitment, we understand the crucial role of innovation in improving recruitment outcomes in the social care sector for candidates, employees and employers. That’s why in this post, we’re excited to share five key ways we’re embracing innovation to improve everything we do, from onboarding and payroll, through to regular communication and training. 1. […]

Retaining top executive talent in social care

We all know that recruiting top executive talent is crucial to the success of your organisation. However, once you have found these talented individuals, how do you retain them? Employee retention is a key aspect of any organisation’s success, and in this blog post, we’ll explore some practical strategies for retaining top executive talent in […]