11/06/2026
Last week in New York, we hosted our temp and permanent candidate summer socials at The Royalton.
Across both evenings, the conversations settled quickly into what people are actually dealing with day to day. Everyone in the room was working within business support roles across permanent and temporary positions in private equity and alternative investments, so there was a shared understanding from the start - people could get straight into it without needing to explain the context behind their role.
What came through was how valuable it is to have a space to compare notes openly. People were sharing how their roles are evolving, how different teams are structured, and how they’ve approached challenges that don’t always have a clear answer.
There were also a lot of conversations around what people value from a recruiter - taking the time to properly understand what someone wants, being thoughtful about the opportunities shared, and staying in touch beyond a single process.
That’s a big part of how we approach the Joss community. It’s built around long-term relationships rather than individual roles, which means people stay connected, share context with us openly, and know that support doesn’t drop off if timing isn’t quite right.
When you bring that group together in person, it adds another dimension. People aren’t just speaking to us, they’re connecting with others who’ve had similar experiences, built relationships with the team over time, and are part of the same network.
Meeting in person makes those conversations easier. It gives people the chance to build relationships in a more relaxed setting, which carries through long after the event itself.
That’s a big part of what we’re building for our candidate communities globally. A network people can tap into for perspective, advice, and support at different points in their career.
Thanks to everyone who joined us, it was a great group to bring together 🥳
