6 Oct, 2026 | Blog
The Quiet Power of a Reference — And Why “Off‑the‑Record” Still Matters Over the last couple of weeks, the importance of a reference has shown both its good and its ugly head. On one side, a senior candidate was appointed without a reference being taken. Months into...
5 Oct, 2026 | Blog
Cumbria Business Roundup: Strategic Analysis for Leaders Structural Change & Cost Realignment Greggs’ decision to close its North Lakes manufacturing site in Penrith is the most significant structural shift this week. The move forms part of a wider consolidation...
25 Sep, 2026 | Blog
If you’re planning to exit your business in the next 3–5 years, attracting a senior commercial leader is one of the highest‑leverage moves you can make. But the route you choose to bring that person in will determine the value they create — and how aligned they are...
24 Sep, 2026 | Blog
Across the UK — and very clearly here in Cumbria — employers are shifting their focus from expansion to efficiency. The latest labour market data shows falling payrolled employment, easing vacancies and more selective hiring. Organisations aren’t chasing headcount;...
8 Sep, 2026 | Blog
We’ve just marked 14 years in business, built on the four years I previously spent as a Business Manager for a national recruitment firm. That experience shaped the direction we took with Six Degrees: locally rooted, commercially disciplined, and focused on long‑term...
7 Sep, 2026 | Blog
August’s business news in Cumbria painted a mixed picture—resilient activity on the ground against a backdrop of weakening confidence and rising costs. Confidence and costs: the macro backdrop Lamont Pridmore and regional sentiment A key signal came from Lamont...
