And I hope those of you who joined us for the first virtual edition of these awards enjoyed the show on your screens and toasted vigorously in the comfort of your home, home office, office-office, or wherever you watched them from.

I know that in preparing my segments of the programme, I missed seeing all of your faces live in front me. However, my husband and I had a small party – can you have any other kind these days? – to celebrate the recording of my presentations, and it was great fun to experience the Awards from a distant perspective, with friends who wanted to know all about recruitment and the Awards!

Articles in this issue explore the possibilities of developing a hybrid workforce and how best to reintegrate”

Now we’re eagerly anticipating our Investing in Talent Awards in December, hopefully as a live party.

The re-entry period is working its way into the public consciousness, although statistics vary about how many people have made their way back into offices. Articles in this issue explore the possibilities of developing a hybrid workforce and how best to reintegrate yourself and your teams back into the people-empty offices left behind.

Whatever you choose, travel safely on your journey.