Monthly Blog – June 26

Andy File Monthly Insight

Welcome to our June update – what a month May was!

 

We were proud to be Sponsors at the recent FORGE 2026 event held at the Octagon. Where we were proud to be Sponsoring Damian Hughes from The High Performance Podcast.

This great event was put on by Jon Asquith and his team at MyBusinessCoach  – and we are proud to partner and to have helped by placing Jake XXX here as well as other Action Coach clients.

Over 350 local business leaders and 9 excellent international business speakers enjoyed this two day event – this was the inaugural forge 26 and forge 27 is already virtually sold out really impressive lineup of speakers great to see them in Sheffield.

Really insightful two days with an Excellent range of speakers – a couple of things really stood out for me:
1. The quality of questions we ask in business and in life – take a few moments to think about the questions and what we are actually trying to uncover.
2. The different views on the Impact on AI – is it a force for good or death knell for the modern business workplace – I think somewhere in between ( at the moment! ) – but I do feel it will force a reset on the value we place on Independent rational thought – that requires the effort of struggling with a problem, drafting, failing, and refining ideas. When you outsource this cognitive process to AI, you risk bypassing the actual learning.

 

FORGE 2026 – Speaker-by-Speaker Recap

Here’s the lowdown on what each speaker brought to the stage at FORGE 2026 – big ideas, fresh perspectives, and plenty of “aha” moments.

1. Professor Steve Peters

Steve broke down how our brains work under pressure ( yep, the famous “chimp” analogy ). He gave practical tips on keeping your cool, making better decisions, and leading with a clear head when things get intense.

2. Carrie Rose

Carrie brought the creative fire. She shared bold, attention-grabbing campaigns and reminded everyone that timing, data, and a little bit of daring are the secret sauce for going viral.

3. Damian Hughes

Damian mixed sports psychology with business smarts, talking about “liquid thinking” – basically, staying adaptable, curious, and emotionally switched-on so you can roll with whatever the market throws at you.

4. James Burke

James zoomed out to the big picture, connecting the dots between past innovations and today’s tech shifts. His takeaway: disruption isn’t the enemy – it’s the pattern of progress.

5. Marcus Sheridan

Marcus was all about trust and transparency. His message? In a world buzzing with AI, the real winners will be the ones who keep it human, honest, and crystal clear with their customers.

6. Nathalie Nahai

Nathalie explored how to persuade ethically online. She showed how you can design digital experiences that respect people’s choices while still keeping them engaged and coming back for more.

7. Suman Randhawa

Suman championed inclusive leadership, showing how diverse teams aren’t just “nice to have” – they’re a serious competitive edge. She shared real ways to make inclusion part of the company’s DNA.

8. Kelsi Navalta

Kelsi dove into the future of brand storytelling. She showed how brands can go beyond just talking at people and start creating stories with them, building real communities in the process.

9. Marcus Sheridan

His second slot was all about how to build Endless Customers and really focused on Obsessing about Customer questions and radical Honesty wins.

10. Daniel Priestley

Daniel wrapped things up with a big-picture vision, calling AI “the soil of a new agricultural revolution.” His advice? Plant your seeds now – we’ll look back on this as the golden early days of AI.

 

STEEL CITY GROWTHCLUB

Why Not Join us at Steel City GrowthCLUB for a day of learning, networking, and growth strategies to level up your business game.

Tickets link: Steel City GrowthClub Tickets, Friday 26 June  •  8:30 AM – 5 PM | Eventbrite

Plan big, learn from world-class experts & connect with 250+ local entrepreneurs. Growth starts here! Use code Operation500 at checkout to get a 100% discount on the price of your ticket.

This Quarter’s first speaker is Grace Marshall, author of Best Seller “How To Be Really Productive”. She will be giving her talk on how we do our best work in changing times –”From Perpetual Busy-ness to Impactful Results”.

Our second speaker is Jordan Brompton, a dynamic UK-based tech entrepreneur and angel investor, renowned for her role in revolutionising sustainable energy solutions.

Steel City GrowthCLUB is a powerful quarterly planning and strategy event, created to help ambitious business owners step away from the day to day, refocus, and put a solid plan in place for serious growth. This high-energy session combines practical tools, expert insight, and powerful networking with 250+ like-minded entrepreneurs.

You’ll spend the day building your own personalised 90-day business plan giving you structure, direction, and clear priorities to drive performance in your business. Whether you’re aiming to grow your team, boost profit or take back control of your time, this event gives you the clarity and support to make it happen.

 

DONCASTER KNIGHTS SPONSORS LUNCH

We were delighted to be invited to the sponsors lunch over at Doncaster Knights where we met up with some clients and hopefully prospective clients as well as being entertained by over 300 children on the surrounding pitches picking up a rugby ball for the first time for most of them and the joint initiative between Doncaster Knights and the Jason Robinson obey foundation all aimed about getting children involved in sport they were entertained to enormous speeches including one from Jason Robinson OBE and legend and Knights director of rugby Sir Ian McGeechan who we were fortunate enough to be sucked with at lunchtime a great event enjoyed by all who attended I’m sure.

 

CANDIDATES OF THE MONTH

1. Private Client Paralegal – Sheffield

• Several years of dedicated legal experience, specialising in Private Client, Court of Protection, LPAs, Probate, and Wills, with a proven track record of managing nine deputyship cases independently.
• Meticulous approach to legal documentation, client communication, and case investigation ensures high standards of accuracy and confidentiality.
• Supported solicitors in complex legal processes, negotiated estate commissions, and demonstrated strong organisational skills across various roles.

 

2. Credit Controller – Sheffield

• Available for long term temporary/contract assignments or permanent vacancies.

 

3. Reach and Counterbalance FLT – Dinnington

 

4. Temporary workers

• If anyone’s looking for warehousing/production staff in and around Sheffield including a Reach FLT driver then please get in contact as we’ve just had a client release 3 temps due to a drop in orders.
• Warehouse operatives in Chesterfield whose assignment finished in May. All 4 have worked for us 3 months+ and have proved to be reliable and hardworking.

 

CUSTOMER VIDEOS

We have the pleasure recently of visiting Jiraffe in Sheffield ( part of the Jenx family ) this is a fantastic company that specialises in sourcing and providing postural care equipment and support for everybody, whether they’re at home, school, rest or play!

It was really interesting to meet Ammy and three of our recently placed customer service advisers one of whom, Lisa had passed her probationary period on the day we visited. Which is excellent news!

It was also interesting to learn how this company was set up a number of years ago – Jenx Ltd. is a family run company and was founded by a paediatric physiotherapist and a product designer in 1982, with the aim of enriching lives and changing perceptions about disability. Every position a child adopts has an effect on their development and functional movement both now and in the future, and the company strives to design and manufacture specific products that provide the support children need to help them to flourish.

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If you would like us to visit to film a brief video – please do get in touch.

 

Simoda Golf Day – 10^th June

Andy is participating in the Simoda Golf Day – if you fancy a laugh go and watch him play!

 

CANDIDATE FEEDBACK

We continue to get great feedback with over 160 5 star google reviews to date and counting – here’s one more:

 

We always value hearing from the people we work with, and recent feedback from candidates and clients has reminded us why we do what we do.

Here are just a few examples of recent testimonials:

• “Professional, supportive, and kept me informed throughout the whole process.”
• “A fantastic recruitment partner who truly understood our hiring needs.”
• “Friendly, efficient, and delivered exactly the right candidate.”
• “Excellent communication from start to finish — highly recommended.”
• “A big thank you for getting me that placement… after 2 months, I’ve got full-time employment thanks to you.”

We’re proud to help candidates of all backgrounds and experience levels find opportunities where they can thrive. We also recently spoke to a Hiring Client about their experience of working with us ( please feel free to contact me if you would like to start working with us. )

 

Team Growth, Milestones & Feedback at Andy File Associates Ltd

At Andy File Associates Ltd, growth is always driven by people — both the talented individuals we place and the dedicated team behind the scenes who make it happen every day.

We’re proud to help candidates of all backgrounds and experience levels find opportunities where they can thrive. If you’re hiring, job searching, or simply want to learn more about how we can help, we’d love to hear from you.