Hemsley Fraser

We talk a lot about virtual vs in-person learning.

But that might be the wrong debate.

In a world of constant communication - emails, messages, virtual meetings - genuine human connection is becoming rarer.

Yet it’s often the thing that drives collaboration, trust and behavioural change.

Our new insight paper explores how L&D teams can rebalance blended learning, using in-person moments intentionally rather than by default.

Two insights that stood out:

• Organisations with stronger connectedness are 5.4× more likely to be agile
• In-person teams generate 15–20% more ideas than virtual ones

If you're rethinking the role of face-to-face learning in your blend, you might find this useful 👇

https://eu1.hubs.ly/H0sxp8C0

A few snaps from our recent Hemsley conference in Plymouth.

It was great to bring so many colleagues together from across the globe — welcoming new starters, sharing plans for 2026, and spending some time together in person.

Moments like this are a great reminder of the energy and connection you only really get when people are in the same room.

Lots of good conversations, ideas, and momentum coming out of it.

A special thanks to Gregor Thain for dropping in for a session and fireside chat.

Build resilience that actually holds up under pressure.

Step away from the noise and spend a day focusing on how you respond to uncertainty, challenge, and change.

You’ll leave with practical tools you can use immediately to:

✔ Reset your mindset in uncertain environments
✔ Create your own resilience roadmap
✔ Learn through open, human conversation with peers
✔ Build small, sustainable habits that strengthen resilience over time

📍 St Ermin’s Hotel, London
🗓 14th April | 9:30-17:00

A tech-light, in-person learning experience designed to help you reconnect, reflect, and develop resilience that lasts.

Limited places available.

https://eu1.hubs.ly/H0sqYkK0

🎉 Celebrating 15 years of Lynsey Whitmarsh at Hemsley Fraser 🎉

There are so many words we could use to describe the impact you’ve had over the past 15 years, Lynsey - but today, we’re letting the pictures do most of the talking.

From where Hemsley Fraser is today, to where we’re heading next, our culture has been shaped in countless ways by your leadership. Not least through the care, thought and energy you pour into bringing our people together - especially our Hemsley Away Days, which say so much about what (and who) we value.

You don’t just lead the business.
You champion the adventure, back the people, and inspire us to keep raising the bar - every single day.

Thank you for 15 years of commitment, belief and momentum.
Here’s to the journey so far - and everything still ahead.

💛
From all of us at Hemsley Fraser

It’s and a great reminder that everyone is a mentor to someone, whether they realise it or not. 💫

We’re lucky to be surrounded by people who lift others up, share their knowledge, and lead by example every single day.

Here are just a few of our incredible colleagues who embody what great mentoring looks like - we couldn’t fit everyone in, but this collage celebrates the spirit that runs through our whole team. 💛