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The energy challenge | AI & data centers
The energy challenge | AI & data centers
by Jasmine Crane
Posted in Energy
This biweekly deep dive into the world of clean energy explores everything from energy storage systems to electric vehicles, battery tech & future mobility. This article focuses on the trends we can expect this year.
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Warehouse Automation: Wait or invest?
Warehouse Automation: Wait or invest?
by James Disney
Posted in Automation
2024 saw a 3% decline in warehouse automation orders, a rare slowdown in an industry that has seen rapid growth over the past decade. The reasons for this? Let's explore in this article.
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The Energy Brief Episode 5 | Smart Building, Energy Management, HVACR
The Energy Brief Episode 5 | Smart Building, Energy Management, HVACR
by Matt Challinor
Posted in Energy
Welcome back to The Energy Brief. Following our Christmas break, we're straight back to business, with plenty of developments across the market. In this bi-weekly LinkedIn series, Matt Challinor explores the latest funding, collaborations, product updates, and funding news from the cutting-edge smart building, energy, and cleantech companies in the US, Europe, and APAC.
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Clean energy | emerging trends 2025
Clean energy | emerging trends 2025
by Jasmine Crane
Posted in Energy
Jasmine Crane works as part of our Energy team, sourcing clean energy and sustainability giants with top-tier talent across the US. Recently, she started her newsletter ‘Current Affairs!’ – a biweekly deep dive into the world of clean energy—exploring everything from energy storage systems to electric vehicles, battery tech & future mobility. In this edition, Jasmine focuses on the trends we can expect this year.
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5 Warehouse automation trends to look out for in 2025
5 Warehouse automation trends to look out for in 2025
by Ben Rispin
Posted in Automation
For warehouse managers and logistics professionals, navigating change is a constant challenge. Whether you’re optimizing inventory, streamlining operations, or implementing new technologies, staying ahead of industry trends can mean the difference between thriving and falling behind. In this blog, we explore 5 key trends we expect to shape the future of warehouse automation this year.
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January hiring: Creating a strong start for 2026
January hiring: Creating a strong start for 2026
by Chris Pickles
Posted in CrimsonXT Insights
Are you ready to compete for the best talent this year? Research shows that companies ramp up hiring in January and February, sparking a competitive scramble for high-performing professionals. The good news? It’s not too late to get ahead - but it is time to act strategically. If you want to build your team and secure top candidates before your competitors do, now’s the time to plan, prepare, and move decisively.
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Optimize your European hiring strategy | Warehouse Automation
Optimize your European hiring strategy | Warehouse Automation
by James Disney
Posted in Automation
Big cities are becoming hotspots for automation expertise, where the number of professionals exceeds available job opportunities, creating a surplus of talent. But what does this mean for your hiring strategy? In this blog, Consultant James Disney walks you through ways in which you can optimize your European hiring strategy to suit the talent pool. 
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