Publications

Chemical Industry Recruitment Insights

Independent publications exploring developments across the chemical industry through the lens of recruitment, capability and leadership

download issue 01 (pdf)

Latest Issue

laborare publication cover issue01 july2026

ISSUE 01 | July 2026

Chemical Industry Recruitment Insights

The inaugural issue of Chemical Industry Recruitment Insights brings together independent observations on developments across the chemical industry through the lens of recruitment, capability and leadership.


This edition explores the recruitment implications of the EU Pay Transparency Directive, the growing influence of artificial intelligence, the importance of developing hybrid technical-commercial talent, and wider industry developments including investment, restructuring, relationships and evolving market dynamics.

Rather than simply reporting the news, it considers what these developments may mean for organisations attracting, developing and retaining talent across the chemical sector.

download issue 01 (pdf)

Building specialist chemical teams requires more than access to candidates. It requires market knowledge, long-term industry relationships and an understanding of where specialist talent can be found.

discuss your hiring plansÂ