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FSQS Accredited: 2 years running

We are proud to announce that we have met all requirements in becoming fully registered within the Financial Supplier Qualification System (FSQS), for a second year running! The FSQS standard used by many the largest banks and organisations in the financial sector, such as Lloyds Banking Group, Metro Bank, Santander, AIB, Arbuthnot Latham, TSB, VirginMoney, Bank… Read more »

Caitlin Patterson: 2024 MRS Oppies Award Winner

We’re thrilled to announce that our very own Specialist Project Manager, Caitlin Patterson is the WINNER of the 2024 MRS RAS Independent Recruiter of the Year! Caitlin has pipped a host of other UK recruiter talent to the post to be crowned this year’s winner after judges demonstrating her knowledge, skills and competence in the… Read more »

Come Fly With Pat

Working in research can sometimes feel like working in air traffic control. Landing multiple projects, for multiple clients, with multiple respondents, and with unknown twists and turns. It’s a role that requires clear, logical thought, the ability to operate in the moment and simultaneously think two steps ahead, boundless energy, and the customer service skills… Read more »

Fly-in Research: Your packing essentials

Fasten your seatbelts and prepare for take-off! Amy, Company Director, declares her essential packing list for the successful delivery of an automotive fly-in research event. At BEAM, automotive research is in our blood. In 2023, we delivered over thirty automotive research projects for clients across the globe, with a variety of methodologies, and completed our… Read more »

#2: Screeners for Success Series

The road to recruitment has many twists and turns to navigate. But for respondents, the journey to participating in research also includes one-way streets, no entry signs and emergency stops when there is a lack of information or understanding about what is involved. In part two of the Screeners for Success series, we explore common… Read more »

Meet the BEAM Directors

Meet the trio of women who have shaped BEAM and get to know the impressive skills that they bring to the fieldwork table. Amy Experiences & specialities I’m the ultimate people person. I specialise in making people feel happy about their interaction, experience, outcome and rewards, so they come time and again. What I bring… Read more »

#1: Screeners for Success Series

A recruitment screener is so much more than a questionnaire used for identifying suitable respondents for a particular research activity. Kay, Director of Business Operations at BEAM and Give Opinions, shares her thoughts on the true purpose of a screener, and how to make it work harder to deliver research success. Finding solutions to satisfy… Read more »

AQR Conference 2024

Humanity Fights Back! A pretty solid title to live up to – so it was with much excitement that we (Genevieve and Susy) headed off to London to take a deep dive into the world of qualitative research. There were many fascinating and insightful presentations divided into three sessions – the following is a summary of… Read more »

Consumer trends – AI

AI – a brave new(ish) world Artificial intelligence is no longer a buzzword but an integral part of our lives, whether we know it or not. New advancements in AI technology feel like a weekly occurrence, promising innovation in work efficiency and automation that will deliver more free time for us to explore more meaningful… Read more »

BEAM brighter than ever before

We’re over the rainbow to share we’ve had some exciting new client wins, teaming up with some BIG names in research across the globe. Now, we’re clicking together the heels of our ruby slippers in a rallying call, to assemble the best-in-the-business with new opportunities join the BEAM team. We’re looking for experienced, energetic and… Read more »