October at Fruition Group: Power, People & Progress
30 Oct, 20255 mins
From batteries to boardrooms, October was all about innovation, insight, and the people driving both. Here’s the month in review.
Sourcing & Social: AI Meets Human Connection
We wrapped another successful Sourcing & Social event in Leeds! It was brilliant seeing both new and familiar faces connecting over conversations on how AI and human connection can work hand in hand to shape the future of TA.
Jonny Hiles, Zara Dodds, Farrah Welch-Turner and Callum Robinson shared insight on getting TA teams AI-ready, building resilient careers, future-proof onboarding, and thriving talent communities.
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Battery Expo Highlights
Josh Ripley, Levi Barnes and James Reynolds from our Advanced Engineering team had a fantastic week at The Battery Show in Detroit - reconnecting with familiar faces, meeting inspiring new contacts, and gaining valuable insights from the latest innovations.
What Our Clients Say
Our clients had plenty of good things to say about working with the Fruition team and we couldn’t be prouder!
A big shout-out to Richard Ames, Kevin Harper, Liam Marriott, and Ben Cook for the brilliant feedback and the impact you make every day.
Best Interview Tips: Joe Cox
We asked our Head of Cloud, for his number one interview tip — and it’s one every candidate should hear.
Hiring Advice from Matt Wood
From understanding the brief to setting clear SLAs and keeping candidates informed, our Managing Consultant shares how to run a smoother, faster hiring process.
Q4 Roadmap: Building Momentum Together
We officially launched our Q4 roadmap, setting ambitious goals and initiatives for the rest of the year and taking a moment to celebrate how far we’ve come. Of course, no Fruition event is complete without a little fun — this time, a cocktail-making competition that showcased our creative (and competitive) sides.
Talking Tech: Why Your Best Developers Are Leaving (And It’s Not About Money)
What makes top engineers stay or walk away?
In this month’s Talking Tech, we explore what drives retention in development teams, and the findings might surprise you. For leaders wondering why great developers are quietly moving on, give our latest edition a read.
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Diary of a CIO: Ireland Edition with Aisling Hayes, COO at AXA Insurance
What does it take to lead one of Ireland’s largest transformation programmes while keeping teams energised, aligned, and learning?
In this special Diary of a CIO, Aisling Hayes joins Stephen Daly to discuss:
• How to embed AI responsibly across claims, customer, and operations
• Keeping teams aligned through large-scale change
• Building cross-functional squads that actually break silos
• Creating a culture of transparency, feedback, and learning
• The power of chasing impact, not titles
Wrapping Up October
From big ideas to everyday wins, October reminded us why we love what we do. Here’s to more learning, sharing, and celebrating the people driving tech and talent forward this November!
