FranCassidy

Managing editor @raconteur and freelance writer. Writing about the trends and people shaping business and trying to diversify the world of journalism. (she/her)

[FranCassidy @FranCassidy4]

If you want to get a little taste of what @raconteur's amazing New Voices Program writers are capable of, you can read everything published by them here, in one handy place: https://t.co/I86weyfwMK

#newjournalists

[Ashley Beauchamp @ashbeauchamp]

Parcel delivery firm DPD have replaced their customer service chat with an AI robot thing. It’s utterly useless at answering any queries, and when asked, it happily produced a poem about how terrible they are as a company. It also swore at me. 😂

[FranCassidy @FranCassidy4]

YAY! It's the best day of the year on Twitter. Pls enjoy these absolute gems.

[Scott Bryan @scottygb]

It has been quite the year, so as a distraction from all that here are my WTF TV news moments from 2023 ✨

[Raconteur @raconteur]

The #BCorp movement has been growing at pace. But what really goes into the making of a B Corp? And how can businesses make the most of their certified status? Find out here: https://t.co/ZNQnGbAcG3

[FranCassidy @FranCassidy4]

In his early 20s, Matt Wreford was running the biggest production company at the Edinburgh Fringe – and then he lost his business. He explains why it’s proved a blessing in disguise. https://t.co/hnU6FxllaQ

[Susie Dent @susie_dent]

Apricate (17th century): to turn your face to the winter sun and bask in it for a moment.

(I know, I’ve said it before, but it’s too beautiful to forget.)

[FranCassidy @FranCassidy4]

@flashpacklee @flashpack Ah I’m so glad! Was such a pleasure to talk to you both!

[FranCassidy @FranCassidy4]

They came up with the idea on a first date, built a multimillion pound business based on it, and then lost it all. @flashpack founders, married couple Radha Vyas and Lee Thompson, explain how they brought their travel company back to life. https://t.co/PWb1zOBEPj

[FranCassidy @FranCassidy4]

🌍 45% of UK workers would consider quitting if their firm’s values didn’t align with their own
🌏 35% already have
Heard of "climate quitting"? No? Well, if you're a business leader you better get clued up, because these guys are the future.
https://t.co/LmPePXQaBJ

[Letters of Note @LettersOfNote]

Me, every single day.

[FranCassidy @FranCassidy4]

Was an absolute pleasure to talk to @cinemalover - CEO of @PearlAndDean about how she steered the company through Covid and came out the other side stronger.
Oh, and we obviously talked a lot about the Barbie movie. https://t.co/offf5V4iHA
#ceointerview #cinema #advertising

[Katie Scott @Katie_J_Scott]

Journalism career: commenced - thanks to @raconteur and their New Voices Programme, aimed at diversifying the media. Credit/blame for future articles lies with @FranCassidy4, @OldenGlove and the rest of the team

[FranCassidy @FranCassidy4]

Pick up a copy of today's Times to read this excellent piece by one of our wonderful New Voices Programmersssss!

[Seven (they/them) @seven_standen]

Make sure to pick up today’s copy of @thetimes to see my first byline in print! 🥳

I’m so excited to finally share with everyone the piece I produced as part of the 2023 New Voices Programme! Thank you to everyone @raconteur for the support and this amazing opportunity 🤩

[Raconteur @raconteur]

The fight for talent is fiercer than it has ever been and hiring managers who stick to outmoded #recruitment processes will lose out. Our columnist Liz Ryan @humanworkplace outlines four ways to upgrade your #interviewing #skills https://t.co/ARTxxvcIfh

[FranCassidy @FranCassidy4]

A must-read from one of @raconteur's amazing New Voices Program cohort!

[Son Pham @beyondson_]

my debut article for @raconteur 🙏 thank you @FranCassidy4 for the commision

#PR #Communications #Journalism #Leadership

https://t.co/btUgQbNdtU

[FranCassidy @FranCassidy4]

HYBRID WORKERS: What, if anything, could get you back in the office more? This new piece by @sam_forsdick explores which perks really make a difference to staff, and gives you the opportunity to have your say: https://t.co/HOyVqSxN8T

[FranCassidy @FranCassidy4]

@dtmooreeditor @clara__murray

[Raconteur @raconteur]

Rage applying. Hush trips. Overemployment. Since the end of the Covid crisis, the world of white-collar work has been flooded with new terms to describe ever more specific trends #quietquitting #workplace #trends
https://t.co/35c723QFFK

[FranCassidy @FranCassidy4]

It is an absolute thrill to be able to announce that @raconteur is now a #BCorp!🎉It's been a long journey, but everyone can agree it is worth it.
If you've never heard of B Corp and want to know what I'm on about, read more here: https://t.co/5jVP99bel8 #reinventingbusiness

[Raconteur @raconteur]

It was almost impossible to escape the bright pink posters signalling the release of Greta Gerwig’s #barbiemovie. @sam_forsdick takes a look at why more businesses are turning to the power of film to extract more value from their intellectual property ⬇️ #marketing