Global communications consultancy, Hotwire, helps businesses better engage and connect with their customers and their teams through various internal initiatives such as continued use of Zoom and Slack to enable interaction and communication, as well as an assigned social budget for colleagues to meet up and spend some time together.

Founded in 2000 in London, the business operates across 11 locations covering the UK, US, France, Germany, Spain, Italy and Australia, together with a partner network spanning 29 cities around the world. Employees are often part of international teams and there is constant knowledge sharing across offices, teams and countries. Hotwire's clients include Zoom, Hostelworld, Travelex and BIC Shave Club.

Diversity and inclusion is at the heart of Hotwire, with the organisation aiming to ensure everyone feels part of one team. Committed to inclusivity, it's three year DEI strategy has established a vision and set metrics to measure success. In 2021, the company set up sub-councils for two minority groups (BAME and LGBTQIA+) to inform and steer activities, as well as partnering with 10,000 Black Interns, an organisation helping young and talented black students get opportunities in the corporate world.

With a people-focused approach, Hotwire continue to invest in employee development, with a comprehensive induction and training programmes to ensure its people have all the skills they need in order to perform their roles in the best way and follow their career aspirations in the future.