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"An Extraordinary Network" - Reflections on Switzerland's Commodities Trading Future
The HC Insider Podcast recently visited Geneva to debate the future of Switzerland as a commodities trading hub.
Workplace Wellness: How to Improve Your Nutrition
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Explore our insights on the issues that matter most to the global commodity industry, listen to the latest episodes of our HC Insider podcast, read our exclusive interviews with CEOs as part of our In Conversation With series, and much more. If you have any feedback or content ideas please contact hcinsider@hcgroup.global.
Latest Articles
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Changing Talent Demand: Explore HC Group's Market Review, Q1 2024
Access our quarterly Market Review of global commodities search trends. Explore our talent data visualization.
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Navigating Agri-foodtech: Strategies in a Changing Talent Landscape
HC Group's Takeaways from Agri Tech & Food Tech Conferences in 2024
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Workplace Wellness: How to Improve Your Nutrition
Dr Julien Louis, nutritionist at Wellnest Retreats, explains how commodities professionals can achieve a healthy diet.
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The Centrality of Talent
Paul Chapman emphasizes the importance of talent as commodity organizations sought talent amid uncertainty in 2023.
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The Commodities Talent World in 2023 and 2024
We explore how global commodities markets shaped recruitment in 2023 and offer talent forecasts for 2024.
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Finance 2.0: Organisations seek finance professionals to be true business partners
Research by HC Insider has found significant demand for business-critical roles, from accountancy to FP&A.
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Talent Shortage in the Fertilizer Industry: The Need for Succession Planning
HC Insider delves into the pressing demand for skilled professionals in the fertilizer market.
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Are commodities markets back to normal?
Are commodities markets back to normal? Our Q3 Market Review finds plenty of evidence of change.
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Q3 Talent Trends and People Moves: Our Latest Market Review
Are commodities markets back to normal? Our Q3 Market Review finds plenty of evidence of change.
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Flow and Mindfulness in the Workplace
With wellbeing a priority for employers, HC Group is playing its part through its partnership with Wellnest Retreats.
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‘Fuelling the Future’ Series: Sustainable Marine Fuels Talent – Key Hiring Trends
Demand for talent in sustainable marine fuels rises as the shipping industry tries to reduce its environmental impact.
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Unveiling Strategies Amidst Fierce Competition for Algo Trading Talent in European Energy Markets
Surging demand for algo trading talent in European energy markets, driven by hedge funds and evolving strategies.
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Developing new offshore wind projects in Japan: “It is important to learn to influence and negotiate with other stakeholders”
Shinichi Kato, CEO of Progression Energy Japan, talks market prospects and skills in renewables.
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Trading Houses and Auto Giants Compete for Talent in the Growing Lithium-ion Battery Market
The lithium-ion battery market booms due to electrification, but talent scarcity is a challenge.
Latest HC Insider Podcasts
Podcast
The Future of Switzerland as a Commodities Trading Hub: Live Event.
Our panelists were Simon Collins, Ivo Sarjanovic, Sarah Hunt, and Florence Schurch.
Podcast
The Carbon Markets with Ariel Perez
Our guest is Ariel Perez, Head of Environmental Products at Hartree Partners.
Podcast
Notes from the FT Commodities Summit 2024
Key takeaways from this year's FT Commodities Summit in Lausanne, Switzerland.
Podcast
AI and Commodities with Felipe Elink Schuurman
Our guest is Felipe Elink Schuurman, CEO & Founder of Sparta Commodities.
Podcast
Dedollarisation with Jonah Van Bourg
Our guest is Jonah Van Bourg, Director at Onyx Commodities.
Podcast
Uranium with John Cash
Our guest is John Cash, CEO of Ur Energy (URG)
Podcast
Virtual Barrels with Ilia Bouchouev
Our guest is Ilia Bouchouev is the Managing Partner at Pentathlon Investments.
Podcast
Are the Markets Forecastable? With Matteo Mazzoni
Our guest is Matteo Mazzoni, Director of Energy Analytics at ICIS.
Podcast
The Path Forward: Driving Diversity in the Trading Community
Our guests are Carol Howle, EVP Trading & Shipping at bp and Alice Acuña, EVP Trading at CEPSA.
Podcast
The Trading Future of Critical Minerals: HC Insider Podcast Live Event hosted by Benchmark Mineral Intelligence
Our guests are Guy Winter - Fasten, Jess Fung - Pala Investments, Matthew Ashley - Traxys and Caspar Rawles - Benchmark.
Podcast
The World in a Grain: Sand with Vince Beiser
Our guest is Vince Beiser, author of The World in a Grain - the story of sand and how it transformed civilization.
Podcast
Neodymium, Gallium & Hafnium with Ellie Saklatvala
Our guest is Ellie Saklatvala, Head of Non-Ferrous Pricing at Argus Media.
Podcast
Private Equity's role in the Energy Transition with John Skrinar
Our guest is John Skrinar, partner at Cresta Fund Management.
Podcast
Data as a Strategic Asset with Jason Vogt
Our guest is Jason Vogt, Managing Director of Cargill Data Asset Solutions.
Podcast
Cheap Peak Oil, Geopolitics and China’s plan with Doomberg
Our guest is Doomberg. Doomberg runs the leading paid Substack which is focused on energy, finance and economics.
Latest Leadership Thoughts
Leadership Thoughts
Diversity Champion: Novera Khan, Founder and CEO of EmBER Advisory LLC and co-founder of HC Group’s Thought Partners
Meet our Diversity Champion Novera Khan, Founder & CEO of EmBER Advisory LLC & co-founder of HC Group’s Thought Partners
Leadership Thoughts
Diversity Champion: Raj Murugesan, Head of Global Poultry at dsm-firmenich
Meet our Diversity Champion, Raj Murugesan, Head of Global Poultry at dsm-firmenich
Leadership Thoughts
Oil and Gas Companies Should Come Clean
Vikas Mittal and Sonam Singh argue that oil and gas companies need to clarify their sustainability strategies.
Leadership Thoughts
Diversity Champion: Karin Dahlman, Energy Director at Alcoa
Meet our Diversity Champion Karin Dahlman, Energy Director at Alcoa.
Leadership Thoughts
In Conversation with Savvas Manousos, Co-Founder, HC Thought Partners
The respected energy trading leader and founding HC Thought Partner reflects on his time at Spain's Cepsa
Leadership Thoughts
Diversity Champion: Usha Kakaria-Cayaux, Chief Human Resources Officer at ofi
Meet our Diversity Champion, Usha Kakaria-Cayaux, Chief Human Resources Officer at ofi.
Leadership Thoughts
Diversity Champion: Yuki Ghantous, Japan Country President at BHP
Meet our Diversity Champion: Yuki Ghantous, Japan Country President at BHP
Leadership Thoughts
In Conversation With…Jonathan Perkins, CEO of Mabanaft
Jonathan Perkins, CEO of Mabanaft speaks to Anoush Kefayati
Leadership Thoughts
Diversity Champion: Salam Safi, Vice President Human Resources at Darling Ingredients
Meet our Diversity Champion: Salam Safi, Vice President Human Resources at Darling Ingredients
Leadership Thoughts
Diversity Champion: Ephi Banaynal dela Cruz, Co-founder and CEO, Context Nature, and Chair Emeritus Steering Committee for Responsible Minerals Initiative (RMI)
Meet our Diversity Champion: Ephi Banaynal dela Cruz, Co-founder and CEO, Context Nature
Leadership Thoughts
Diversity Champion: Renata Costa Zingre, Managing Director, Iron Ore Sales Europe and North America at Vale
Meet our Diversity Champion: Renata Costa Zingre, Managing Director, Iron Ore Sales Europe and North America at Vale
Leadership Thoughts
Diversity Champion: Julie McLaughlin, Managing Director at Alvarez & Marsal
Meet our Diversity Champion: Julie McLaughlin, Managing Director at Alvarez & Marsal
Leadership Thoughts
Diversity Champion: Christie Chavis, Vice President Animal Nutrition and Health Performance Solutions at DSM
Meet our Diversity Champion: Christie Chavis, Vice President Animal Nutrition and Health Performance Solutions at DSM
Leadership Thoughts
Diversity Champion: Abigail Storms, Senior Vice President Global, Sweeteners & Fibers at Tate & Lyle
Meet our Diversity Champion: Abigail Storms, Senior Vice President Global, Sweeteners & Fibers at Tate & Lyle
Leadership Thoughts
Diversity Champion: Sheryl Wallace, President, North America Grain, at Cargill
Meet our Diversity Champion: Sheryl Wallace, President, North America Grain, at Cargill.