/* ==========================================================================
   AVENHOLT RECRUITMENT & STAFFING - 2026 ENTERPRISE DESIGN SYSTEM
   Modern British Corporate Recruitment Platform & Executive Portals
   ========================================================================== */

:root {
  /* Typography */
  --font-sans: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;
  --font-display: 'Outfit', 'Plus Jakarta Sans', system-ui, -apple-system, sans-serif;

  /* Executive Color Palette */
  --navy: #091e32;
  --navy-dark: #051322;
  --navy-surface: #0e2a44;
  --navy-card: #132f4c;
  --navy-border: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);

  --teal: #0d9488;
  --teal-dark: #0f766e;
  --teal-light: #14b8a6;
  --teal-subtle: #f0fdfa;
  --teal-border: #99f6e4;
  --teal-glow: rgba(13, 148, 136, 0.28);
  --cyan-accent: #0284c7;

  --amber: #d97706;
  --amber-light: #fef3c7;
  --amber-dark: #92400e;

  --emerald: #059669;
  --emerald-light: #ecfdf5;

  --rose: #e11d48;
  --rose-light: #ffe4e6;

  /* Neutrals */
  --slate-50: #f8fafc;
  --slate-100: #f1f5f9;
  --slate-200: #e2e8f0;
  --slate-300: #cbd5e1;
  --slate-400: #94a3b8;
  --slate-500: #64748b;
  --slate-600: #475569;
  --slate-700: #334155;
  --slate-800: #1e293b;
  --slate-900: #0f172a;

  /* Elevation Shadows */
  --shadow-sm: 0 1px 2px 0 rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.05);
  --shadow-md: 0 4px 6px -1px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.08), 0 2px 4px -2px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.04);
  --shadow-lg: 0 10px 25px -3px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.09), 0 4px 6px -4px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.04);
  --shadow-xl: 0 20px 35px -5px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.12), 0 8px 10px -6px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.06);
  --shadow-card: 0 12px 30px -4px rgba(9, 30, 50, 0.06), 0 4px 10px -2px rgba(9, 30, 50, 0.03);
  --shadow-glow: 0 0 25px rgba(13, 148, 136, 0.22);
}

/* Base Reset & Typography Setup */
*, *::before, *::after {
  box-sizing: border-box;
}

html {
  scroll-behavior: smooth;
  font-size: 16px;
}

body {
  margin: 0;
  color: var(--slate-800);
  background-color: #ffffff;
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-weight: 400;
  line-height: 1.6;
  letter-spacing: -0.011em;
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
  -moz-osx-font-smoothing: grayscale;
}

h1, h2, h3, h4, h5, h6,
.display-title, .h1, .h2, .h3, .h4, .h5, .h6 {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--navy);
  line-height: 1.2;
  letter-spacing: -0.03em;
}

a {
  color: var(--teal);
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
}
a:hover {
  color: var(--teal-dark);
}

img {
  max-width: 100%;
  height: auto;
  display: block;
}

.container {
  width: min(1200px, calc(100% - 48px));
  margin-left: auto;
  margin-right: auto;
}

.narrow {
  width: min(840px, calc(100% - 48px));
  margin-left: auto;
  margin-right: auto;
}

/* Accessibility */
.skip-link {
  position: fixed;
  z-index: 9999;
  left: 16px;
  top: -120px;
  background: var(--navy);
  color: #fff;
  padding: 12px 20px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  font-weight: 700;
  transition: top 0.2s;
}
.skip-link:focus {
  top: 16px;
}

/* Topbar */
.topbar {
  background: var(--navy-dark);
  color: var(--slate-300);
  font-size: 0.76rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
}
.topbar-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  background: rgba(13, 148, 136, 0.2);
  color: #5eead4;
  padding: 2px 10px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  border: 1px solid rgba(13, 148, 136, 0.35);
}
.pulse-dot {
  width: 6px;
  height: 6px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #2dd4bf;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(45, 212, 191, 0.3);
  display: inline-block;
  animation: pulseGlow 2s infinite;
}
@keyframes pulseGlow {
  0% { transform: scale(0.95); box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(45, 212, 191, 0.5); }
  70% { transform: scale(1.05); box-shadow: 0 0 0 6px rgba(45, 212, 191, 0); }
  100% { transform: scale(0.95); box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(45, 212, 191, 0); }
}

/* Header & Navigation */
.site-header {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.94);
  backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.07);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px -2px rgba(9, 30, 50, 0.04);
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
  min-height: 82px;
}
.brand img {
  height: 52px;
  width: auto;
  object-fit: contain;
}
.site-header .navbar-nav .nav-link {
  color: var(--slate-700);
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  padding: 0.6rem 0.95rem;
  border-radius: 8px;
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
}
.site-header .navbar-nav .nav-link:hover {
  color: var(--teal-dark);
  background: var(--slate-100);
}
.site-header .navbar-nav .nav-link.active {
  color: var(--navy);
  font-weight: 700;
  background: var(--teal-subtle);
  color: var(--teal-dark);
}

/* Buttons System */
.btn {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
  padding: 0.65rem 1.35rem;
  border-radius: 10px;
  transition: all 0.22s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
}
.btn:hover {
  transform: translateY(-1px);
}
.btn:active {
  transform: translateY(0);
}
.btn-primary {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--teal) 0%, #0891b2 100%);
  border: 1px solid var(--teal);
  color: #ffffff;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(13, 148, 136, 0.3);
}
.btn-primary:hover, .btn-primary:focus {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--teal-dark) 0%, #0e7490 100%);
  border-color: var(--teal-dark);
  color: #ffffff;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(13, 148, 136, 0.45);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}
.btn-teal {
  background: var(--teal) !important;
  border: 1px solid var(--teal) !important;
  color: #ffffff !important;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(13, 148, 136, 0.25);
  font-weight: 600;
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
}
.btn-teal:hover, .btn-teal:focus, .btn-teal:active {
  background: var(--teal-dark) !important;
  border-color: var(--teal-dark) !important;
  color: #ffffff !important;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(13, 148, 136, 0.4);
  transform: translateY(-1px);
}
.btn-dark {
  background: var(--navy);
  border-color: var(--navy);
  color: #ffffff;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(9, 30, 50, 0.15);
}
.btn-dark:hover {
  background: var(--navy-dark);
  border-color: var(--navy-dark);
  color: #ffffff;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(9, 30, 50, 0.25);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}
.btn-outline-dark {
  border-color: var(--slate-300);
  color: var(--navy);
  background: #ffffff;
}
.btn-outline-dark:hover {
  background: var(--navy);
  border-color: var(--navy);
  color: #ffffff;
}
.btn-outline-light {
  border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
  color: #ffffff;
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
}
.btn-outline-light:hover {
  background: #ffffff;
  color: var(--navy);
  border-color: #ffffff;
}
.btn-lg {
  padding: 0.85rem 1.75rem;
  font-size: 1rem;
  border-radius: 12px;
}
.btn-sm {
  padding: 0.45rem 0.95rem;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  border-radius: 8px;
}
.button {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 0.6rem;
  border: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--teal) 0%, #0891b2 100%);
  color: #ffffff;
  padding: 0.75rem 1.45rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  border-radius: 10px;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(13, 148, 136, 0.25);
  transition: all 0.22s ease;
  cursor: pointer;
  text-decoration: none;
}
.button:hover {
  color: #ffffff;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--teal-dark) 0%, #0e7490 100%);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(13, 148, 136, 0.4);
}
.button-outline {
  background: transparent;
  color: var(--navy);
  border: 1px solid var(--slate-300);
  box-shadow: none;
}
.button-outline:hover {
  background: var(--navy);
  color: #fff;
  border-color: var(--navy);
}
.button-light {
  background: #fff;
  color: var(--navy);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
}
.button-light:hover {
  background: var(--teal-subtle);
  color: var(--teal-dark);
}
.button-dark {
  background: var(--navy);
  color: #fff;
}
.button-dark:hover {
  background: var(--navy-dark);
  color: #fff;
}
.button.full {
  width: 100%;
}

/* Badges & Chips */
.badge-pill {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  background: rgba(13, 148, 136, 0.12);
  color: var(--teal-dark);
  padding: 4px 14px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  border: 1px solid rgba(13, 148, 136, 0.22);
}
.eyebrow {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--teal);
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}
.eyebrow.teal {
  color: var(--teal-dark);
}
.text-teal-gradient {
  color: #0d9488 !important;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   HOMEPAGE & HERO SECTION
   ========================================================================== */
.home-hero {
  background: var(--navy);
  color: #ffffff;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
}
.hero-content {
  min-height: 680px;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}
.hero-copy-new {
  max-width: 620px;
}
.hero-copy-new h1 {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: clamp(2.75rem, 5.2vw, 4.85rem);
  line-height: 1.04;
  letter-spacing: -0.04em;
  color: #ffffff;
  margin: 1.25rem 0 1.5rem;
}
.hero-copy-new h1 em {
  font-style: normal;
  color: #0d9488;
}
.hero-lead {
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
  color: #cbd5e1;
  max-width: 560px;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
}
.hero-proof {
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  padding-top: 1.75rem;
}
.hero-proof strong {
  display: block;
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #ffffff;
}
.hero-proof span {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  color: #94a3b8;
  margin-top: 2px;
}
.hero-image-wrap {
  min-height: 680px;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.hero-image-wrap > img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: center;
  transition: transform 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}
.hero-image-wrap:hover > img {
  transform: scale(1.03);
}
.hero-image-wrap::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(9, 30, 50, 0.85) 0%, rgba(9, 30, 50, 0.2) 50%, rgba(9, 30, 50, 0.5) 100%);
}
.hero-image-caption {
  position: absolute;
  z-index: 5;
  left: 2rem;
  bottom: 2rem;
  padding: 1.35rem 1.65rem;
  background: rgba(9, 30, 50, 0.88);
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
  border-left: 4px solid var(--teal-light);
  border-radius: 14px;
  box-shadow: 0 15px 35px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35);
}
.hero-image-caption span {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.15em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: #5eead4;
}
.hero-image-caption strong {
  display: block;
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #ffffff;
  line-height: 1.3;
  margin-top: 0.35rem;
}

/* Trust Ribbon */
.trust-ribbon {
  background: #ffffff;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--slate-200);
}
.trust-item {
  padding: 1.85rem 1.5rem;
  border-right: 1px solid var(--slate-200);
  transition: background-color 0.2s ease;
}
.trust-ribbon .col:last-child .trust-item {
  border-right: 0;
}
.trust-item:hover {
  background: var(--slate-50);
}
.trust-item span {
  display: inline-block;
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--teal);
  margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
}
.trust-item strong {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--navy);
  margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
}
.trust-item small {
  display: block;
  color: var(--slate-500);
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  line-height: 1.5;
}

/* Sections Global */
.section {
  padding: 5.5rem 0;
}
.section-soft {
  background: var(--slate-50);
}
.display-title {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 4vw, 3.75rem);
  line-height: 1.08;
  letter-spacing: -0.035em;
  color: var(--navy);
}

/* Lead Service Section */
.premium-service {
  background: #f8fafc;
}
.service-panel {
  background: #ffffff;
  border-radius: 18px;
  border: 1px solid var(--slate-200);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-card);
  overflow: hidden;
}
.service-panel-top {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  padding: 1rem 1.5rem;
  background: var(--navy);
  color: #ffffff;
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}
.service-point {
  padding: 2rem 1.75rem;
  border-right: 1px solid var(--slate-200);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--slate-200);
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
}
.service-point:hover {
  background: var(--slate-50);
}
.service-point b {
  display: inline-block;
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--teal);
}
.service-point h3 {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--navy);
  margin: 0.75rem 0 0.5rem;
}
.service-point p {
  color: var(--slate-600);
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin: 0;
}
.service-disclaimer {
  padding: 1.25rem 1.5rem;
  background: var(--amber-light);
  border-top: 1px solid #fde68a;
  color: var(--amber-dark);
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  line-height: 1.55;
}
.service-disclaimer strong {
  color: #78350f;
  font-weight: 700;
}

/* Dual Audience Journeys */
.audience-section {
  background: var(--navy);
  color: #ffffff;
  padding: 6rem 0;
}
.audience-card {
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
  min-height: 420px;
  padding: 3rem;
  border-radius: 20px;
  color: #ffffff;
  overflow: hidden;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25);
}
.audience-card:hover {
  color: #ffffff;
  transform: translateY(-8px);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 45px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
}
.candidate-card {
  background: linear-gradient(145deg, #0f766e 0%, #0d9488 50%, #0369a1 100%);
  border: 1px solid rgba(20, 184, 166, 0.3);
}
.employer-card {
  background: linear-gradient(145deg, #1e293b 0%, #0f172a 50%, #091e32 100%);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
}
.audience-number {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.75rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #5eead4;
}
.audience-card small {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.15em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);
  margin-bottom: 0.65rem;
}
.audience-card h3 {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 2.25rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #ffffff;
  line-height: 1.15;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}
.audience-card p {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
  max-width: 440px;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}
.audience-card strong {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #ffffff;
  border-bottom: 2px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4);
  padding-bottom: 4px;
}

/* Sectors Grid */
.sectors-section {
  background: #ffffff;
}
.sector-tile {
  min-height: 175px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  padding: 1.65rem;
  background: var(--slate-50);
  border: 1px solid var(--slate-200);
  border-radius: 16px;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
}
.sector-tile:hover {
  background: #ffffff;
  border-color: var(--teal);
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-card);
}
.sector-tile span {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--teal);
}
.sector-tile strong {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--navy);
  margin-top: auto;
}
.sector-tile i {
  align-self: flex-end;
  color: var(--teal);
  font-style: normal;
  font-weight: 800;
  transition: transform 0.2s;
}
.sector-tile:hover i {
  transform: translate(2px, -2px);
}

/* Process Timeline Section */
.modern-process {
  background: var(--navy-dark);
  color: #ffffff;
}
.process-list {
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
}
.process-list article {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 60px minmax(180px, 0.8fr) 1.2fr;
  gap: 1.5rem;
  align-items: center;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  padding: 1.75rem 0.5rem;
  transition: background-color 0.2s;
}
.process-list article:hover {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.02);
}
.process-list span {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #5eead4;
}
.process-list h3 {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #ffffff;
  margin: 0;
}
.process-list p {
  color: #cbd5e1;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin: 0;
}

/* Jobs Preview */
.job-list {
  border-top: 1px solid var(--slate-200);
}
.job-row {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.4fr 0.8fr 48px;
  gap: 1.5rem;
  align-items: center;
  padding: 1.65rem 1.25rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--slate-200);
  border-radius: 12px;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
}
.job-row:hover {
  background: var(--slate-50);
  transform: translateX(4px);
  border-color: var(--teal-border);
}
.job-row span {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--teal-dark);
}
.job-row h3, .job-row h2 {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--navy);
  margin: 0.25rem 0 0;
}
.job-row strong {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--slate-700);
}
.job-row b {
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  color: var(--teal);
  transition: transform 0.2s;
}
.job-row:hover b {
  transform: translateX(4px);
}

/* Final CTA */
.final-cta {
  padding-bottom: 5.5rem;
  background: #ffffff;
}
.final-cta-inner {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  padding: 4.5rem;
  border-radius: 24px;
  background: linear-gradient(145deg, var(--teal-dark) 0%, var(--navy) 100%);
  color: #ffffff;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-xl);
}
.final-cta-inner h2 {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: clamp(2.5rem, 5vw, 4.25rem);
  line-height: 1.05;
  color: #ffffff;
  margin: 0;
}
.final-cta-inner p {
  color: #ccfbf1;
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  line-height: 1.65;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   PAGE HERO & INNER PAGES (About, Services, Employers, Candidates, etc.)
   ========================================================================== */
.page-hero {
  background: var(--navy);
  color: #ffffff;
  padding: 5.5rem 0 4.5rem;
  position: relative;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
}
.page-hero h1 {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(2.5rem, 4.8vw, 4.25rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #ffffff;
  line-height: 1.1;
  margin: 0.5rem 0 1rem;
}
.page-hero p {
  font-size: 1.18rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
  color: #cbd5e1;
  max-width: 680px;
  margin: 0;
}

.split {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 4.5rem;
  align-items: start;
}
.split h2 {
  font-size: clamp(1.85rem, 3vw, 2.75rem);
  margin-top: 0.5rem;
}

/* Verification Fact Cards */
.fact-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 1.25rem;
  margin-top: 2rem;
}
.fact-grid > div {
  background: var(--slate-50);
  border: 1px solid var(--slate-200);
  border-radius: 12px;
  padding: 1.25rem;
}
.fact-grid span, .contact-list span {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  color: var(--slate-500);
}
.fact-grid strong {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--navy);
  margin-top: 0.25rem;
}

/* Checklists */
.check-list {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 1.5rem 0;
}
.check-list li {
  position: relative;
  padding: 0.85rem 0.5rem 0.85rem 2.25rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--slate-200);
  color: var(--slate-700);
  font-weight: 500;
}
.check-list li::before {
  content: "✓";
  position: absolute;
  left: 0.25rem;
  color: var(--teal);
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
}

/* Notices */
.notice {
  background: var(--navy);
  color: #ffffff;
  padding: 2.75rem;
  border-radius: 18px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
}
.notice span {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.15em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: #5eead4;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}
.notice h2 {
  color: #ffffff;
  font-size: 1.75rem;
}
.notice p {
  color: #cbd5e1;
  margin: 0;
}

/* Info Cards */
.card-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 1.5rem;
}
.info-card {
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid var(--slate-200);
  border-radius: 18px;
  padding: 2.25rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
}
.info-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  border-color: var(--teal);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-card);
}
.info-card > span {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--teal);
}
.info-card h2 {
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  margin: 0.75rem 0 0.5rem;
}
.info-card p {
  color: var(--slate-600);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
}
.info-card a {
  margin-top: auto;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--teal-dark);
}

/* Form Cards */
.form-card {
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid var(--slate-200);
  border-radius: 20px;
  padding: 2.5rem;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-card);
}
.form-card h2 {
  font-size: 1.75rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}
.stack-form {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1.15rem;
}
.stack-form label, .filters label {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.4rem;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--slate-700);
}
input, select, textarea {
  border: 1px solid var(--slate-300);
  background: #ffffff;
  padding: 0.75rem 0.95rem;
  border-radius: 10px;
  color: var(--slate-800);
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  width: 100%;
  transition: all 0.18s ease;
  outline: none;
}
input:focus, select:focus, textarea:focus {
  border-color: var(--teal);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px var(--teal-glow);
}
.form-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 1rem;
}
.span-2 {
  grid-column: 1 / -1;
}
.checkbox {
  flex-direction: row !important;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 0.65rem !important;
  font-weight: 400 !important;
  font-size: 0.82rem !important;
  color: var(--slate-600) !important;
}
.checkbox input {
  width: auto;
  margin-top: 3px;
}

/* Auth Screens (Login / Register) */
.auth-shell {
  min-height: calc(100vh - 120px);
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: minmax(520px, 1.1fr) minmax(420px, 0.9fr);
}
.auth-panel {
  padding: 5rem max(2.5rem, 6vw);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: center;
}
.auth-panel h1 {
  font-size: 2.75rem;
  margin: 0.25rem 0 0.5rem;
}
.auth-panel > p {
  color: var(--slate-600);
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
}
.auth-aside {
  background: linear-gradient(145deg, var(--navy-dark) 0%, var(--navy) 100%);
  color: #ffffff;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: flex-end;
  padding: 4.5rem;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.auth-aside::before {
  content: "A";
  position: absolute;
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 380px;
  font-weight: 900;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.025);
  top: -60px;
  right: -50px;
}
.auth-aside blockquote {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 2.25rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.25;
  margin: 0 0 1.5rem;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}
.auth-aside span {
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.15em;
  color: #5eead4;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   DASHBOARDS SYSTEM (Candidate Portal & Admin Command Centre)
   ========================================================================== */
.dashboard-body {
  background-color: var(--slate-100);
}
.dashboard-body main {
  min-height: 100vh;
}
.dashboard-shell {
  min-height: 100vh;
  background-color: var(--slate-100);
}

/* Sidebar Navigation */
.dashboard-sidebar {
  --bs-offcanvas-width: 275px;
  width: 275px;
  background: #ffffff;
  border-right: 1px solid var(--slate-200) !important;
  box-shadow: 4px 0 24px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.03);
  z-index: 1045;
  transition: width 0.2s ease;
}
.dashboard-sidebar .offcanvas-header {
  display: flex !important;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  min-height: 84px;
  padding: 1.25rem 1.5rem !important;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--slate-200);
}
.sidebar-logo img {
  height: 48px;
  width: auto;
  object-fit: contain;
}
.brand-monogram {
  display: none;
  width: 42px;
  height: 42px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  background: var(--navy);
  color: #fff;
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  line-height: 42px;
  text-align: center;
}
.sidebar-user {
  background: var(--slate-50);
  border: 1px solid var(--slate-200);
  border-radius: 14px;
  padding: 0.85rem !important;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem !important;
}
.sidebar-user .avatar {
  width: 42px;
  height: 42px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--teal) 0%, var(--cyan-accent) 100%);
  color: #ffffff;
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  flex: 0 0 42px;
}
.sidebar-user-copy strong {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: var(--navy);
  font-weight: 700;
}
.sidebar-user-copy small {
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  color: var(--slate-500);
  font-weight: 600;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
}
.dashboard-sidebar .nav-link {
  color: var(--slate-600);
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.86rem;
  padding: 0.65rem 0.85rem;
  border-radius: 10px;
  transition: all 0.18s ease;
}
.dashboard-sidebar .nav-link:hover {
  color: var(--navy);
  background: var(--slate-100);
  transform: translateX(2px);
}
.dashboard-sidebar .nav-link.active {
  background: var(--navy);
  color: #ffffff;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(9, 30, 50, 0.2);
}
.nav-marker {
  width: 32px;
  height: 32px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  background: var(--slate-100);
  color: var(--slate-700);
  flex: 0 0 32px;
}
.dashboard-sidebar .nav-link.active .nav-marker {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.18);
  color: #5eead4;
}

/* Dashboard Content Area */
.dashboard-content {
  background: var(--slate-100);
  min-width: 0;
}
.dashboard-mobilebar {
  background: var(--navy);
  color: #ffffff;
  z-index: 1035;
}

/* Cards & Containers in Dashboard */
.dash-card, .metric-grid article {
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid var(--slate-200);
  border-radius: 16px;
  padding: 1.75rem;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
}
.dash-card:hover, .metric-grid article:hover {
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}
.dash-card h2 {
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  margin: 0.25rem 0 1.25rem;
}
.dash-card h3 {
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  margin: 0 0 0.5rem;
}

.dash-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 1.5rem;
  align-items: start;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}
.dash-grid.admin-two {
  grid-template-columns: 1.2fr 0.8fr;
}

.detail-list {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(180px, 1fr));
  gap: 1rem;
  margin: 1.25rem 0 1.5rem;
}
.detail-list > div {
  background: var(--slate-50);
  border: 1px solid var(--slate-200);
  border-radius: 12px;
  padding: 0.9rem 1rem;
}
.detail-list dt {
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  color: var(--slate-500);
  margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
}
.detail-list dd {
  margin: 0;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--navy);
  font-size: 0.92rem;
}

.readiness-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.65rem;
}
.readiness-list > div {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  padding: 0.65rem 0.85rem;
  background: var(--slate-50);
  border-radius: 10px;
  border: 1px solid var(--slate-200);
}
.readiness-list span {
  width: 24px;
  height: 24px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  background: var(--amber-light);
  color: var(--amber-dark);
  flex: 0 0 24px;
}
.readiness-list span.done {
  background: var(--teal-subtle);
  color: var(--teal-dark);
}
.readiness-list strong {
  font-size: 0.84rem;
  color: var(--navy);
}
.readiness-list small {
  margin-left: auto;
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  color: var(--slate-500);
  font-weight: 600;
}

.pipeline-track {
  height: 6px;
  background: var(--slate-200);
  border-radius: 999px;
  overflow: hidden;
  margin-top: 0.4rem;
}
.pipeline-track i {
  display: block;
  height: 100%;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--teal) 0%, #38bdf8 100%);
  border-radius: 999px;
}

.inline-form {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
}
.inline-form select {
  width: auto;
  padding: 0.35rem 0.65rem;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  border-radius: 8px;
}
.inline-form button {
  padding: 0.35rem 0.85rem;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  border-radius: 8px;
  border: 0;
  background: var(--navy);
  color: #fff;
  font-weight: 600;
  cursor: pointer;
}
.inline-form button:hover {
  background: var(--teal);
}

/* Metric Cards */
.metric-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 1.25rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}
.metric-grid span {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  color: var(--slate-500);
}
.metric-grid strong {
  display: block;
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 2.15rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--navy);
  line-height: 1.1;
  margin: 0.5rem 0 0.25rem;
}
.metric-grid small {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.76rem;
  color: var(--slate-500);
}

/* Candidate Progress Stepper (9 Stages) */
.card-title {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}
.card-title > span {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 2rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--teal);
}
.big-progress {
  height: 10px;
  background: var(--slate-200);
  border-radius: 999px;
  overflow: hidden;
  margin: 1.25rem 0 1.75rem;
}
.big-progress i {
  display: block;
  height: 100%;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--teal) 0%, #38bdf8 100%);
  border-radius: 999px;
  transition: width 0.6s ease;
}
.stage-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(9, 1fr);
  gap: 6px;
}
.stage-grid > div {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  text-align: center;
  gap: 0.4rem;
  color: var(--slate-400);
}
.stage-grid b {
  width: 32px;
  height: 32px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 2px solid var(--slate-300);
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  background: #ffffff;
  color: var(--slate-500);
  transition: all 0.2s;
}
.stage-grid span {
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.25;
}
.stage-grid .done b {
  background: var(--teal);
  border-color: var(--teal);
  color: #ffffff;
}
.stage-grid .done span {
  color: var(--teal-dark);
}
.stage-grid .current b {
  background: var(--navy);
  border-color: var(--teal);
  color: #ffffff;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px var(--teal-glow);
}
.stage-grid .current span {
  color: var(--navy);
  font-weight: 800;
}
.case-note {
  background: var(--teal-subtle);
  border: 1px solid var(--teal-border);
  border-left: 4px solid var(--teal);
  border-radius: 12px;
  padding: 1.25rem;
  margin-top: 1.5rem;
}
.case-note strong {
  color: var(--teal-dark);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
}
.case-note p {
  margin: 0.25rem 0 0;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: var(--slate-700);
}

/* Timeline */
.timeline {
  position: relative;
  padding-left: 1rem;
}
.timeline > div {
  border-left: 2px solid var(--slate-200);
  padding: 0 0 1.75rem 1.5rem;
  position: relative;
}
.timeline > div:last-child {
  border-left-color: transparent;
  padding-bottom: 0;
}
.timeline i {
  position: absolute;
  left: -7px;
  top: 4px;
  width: 12px;
  height: 12px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--teal);
  border: 2px solid #ffffff;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 2px var(--teal);
}
.timeline strong {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--navy);
}
.timeline span {
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  color: var(--slate-500);
  display: block;
}
.timeline p {
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: var(--slate-600);
  margin: 0.25rem 0 0;
}

/* Document Upload & List */
.document-list {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0;
}
.document-list li {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1rem;
  padding: 0.95rem 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--slate-200);
}
.document-list li > span {
  width: 26px;
  height: 26px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--teal-subtle);
  color: var(--teal-dark);
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
}
.document-list strong {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: var(--navy);
}
.document-list small {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  color: var(--slate-500);
}
.file-field {
  border: 2px dashed var(--slate-300);
  border-radius: 12px;
  padding: 1.5rem;
  text-align: center;
  background: var(--slate-50);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.2s;
}
.file-field:hover {
  border-color: var(--teal);
  background: var(--teal-subtle);
}

/* Status Badges */
.status {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  padding: 3px 10px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.03em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}
.status-complete, .status-accepted, .status-published, .status-verified, .status-resolved {
  background: var(--emerald-light);
  color: var(--emerald);
  border: 1px solid #a7f3d0;
}
.status-declined, .status-replace, .status-closed, .status-rejected {
  background: var(--rose-light);
  color: var(--rose);
  border: 1px solid #fecdd3;
}
.status-under_review, .status-interview, .status-offer, .status-pending, .status-new {
  background: var(--amber-light);
  color: var(--amber-dark);
  border: 1px solid #fde68a;
}
.status-matching, .status-cos_coordination, .status-onboarding, .status-in_progress, .status-submitted {
  background: var(--teal-subtle);
  color: var(--teal-dark);
  border: 1px solid var(--teal-border);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   ADMIN WORKSPACE / COMMAND CENTRE
   ========================================================================== */
.admin-dashboard .admin-topbar h1 {
  font-size: 2.25rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--navy);
}
.admin-breadcrumb {
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--teal-dark);
}
.admin-action-strip {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 1rem;
  padding: 0.85rem 1.35rem;
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid var(--slate-200);
  border-radius: 14px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}
.admin-action-strip > div {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
}
.admin-action-strip nav a {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.4rem;
  padding: 0.45rem 0.85rem;
  border-radius: 8px;
  color: var(--slate-700);
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  background: var(--slate-100);
  transition: all 0.2s;
}
.admin-action-strip nav a:hover {
  background: var(--navy);
  color: #ffffff;
}

/* Admin Metric Cards (6 Grid) */
.admin-metric-card {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  padding: 1.35rem;
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid var(--slate-200);
  border-radius: 16px;
  text-decoration: none;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  transition: all 0.25s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  min-height: 155px;
}
.admin-metric-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  border-color: var(--teal);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}
.admin-metric-card .metric-icon {
  width: 36px;
  height: 36px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  background: var(--teal-subtle);
  color: var(--teal-dark);
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}
.admin-metric-card small {
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  color: var(--slate-500);
}
.admin-metric-card strong {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 2.15rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--navy);
  margin: 0.25rem 0 auto;
}
.admin-metric-card em {
  font-style: normal;
  font-size: 0.74rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--teal-dark);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--slate-100);
  padding-top: 0.65rem;
  margin-top: 0.65rem;
}

/* Admin Panel & Tables */
.admin-panel {
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid var(--slate-200);
  border-radius: 18px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  overflow: hidden;
}
.panel-heading {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  padding: 1.25rem 1.5rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--slate-200);
}
.panel-heading span {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--teal-dark);
}
.panel-heading h2 {
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  margin: 0.15rem 0 0;
}
.admin-panel table, .table {
  font-size: 0.84rem;
}
.admin-panel thead th {
  background: var(--slate-50);
  color: var(--slate-600);
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 0.85rem 1rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--slate-200);
}
.admin-panel tbody td {
  padding: 0.95rem 1rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--slate-200);
  color: var(--slate-700);
}
.person-cell {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
}
.person-cell > span {
  width: 38px;
  height: 38px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--teal) 0%, var(--navy) 100%);
  color: #ffffff;
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  flex: 0 0 38px;
}
.person-cell strong {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: var(--navy);
  display: block;
}
.person-cell small {
  font-size: 0.74rem;
  color: var(--slate-500);
  display: block;
}

/* Tabs */
.admin-tabs {
  display: flex;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  overflow-x: auto;
}
.admin-tabs > a {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.45rem;
  padding: 0.55rem 0.95rem;
  border-radius: 10px;
  font-size: 0.76rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid var(--slate-200);
  color: var(--slate-700);
  text-decoration: none;
  white-space: nowrap;
  transition: all 0.2s;
}
.admin-tabs > a:hover {
  background: var(--slate-100);
  color: var(--navy);
}
.admin-tabs > a.active {
  background: var(--navy);
  border-color: var(--navy);
  color: #ffffff;
}
.admin-tabs > a span {
  padding: 1px 7px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  background: var(--slate-100);
  color: var(--slate-700);
  font-size: 0.68rem;
}
.admin-tabs > a.active span {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
  color: #ffffff;
}

/* Settings CMS */
.settings-layout {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 220px 1fr;
  gap: 1.5rem;
  align-items: start;
}
.settings-nav {
  position: sticky;
  top: 1.5rem;
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid var(--slate-200);
  border-radius: 16px;
  padding: 1rem;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}
.settings-nav span {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.65rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--slate-400);
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
  padding-left: 0.5rem;
}
.settings-nav a {
  display: block;
  padding: 0.55rem 0.75rem;
  border-radius: 8px;
  color: var(--slate-700);
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  transition: all 0.15s;
}
.settings-nav a:hover {
  background: var(--teal-subtle);
  color: var(--teal-dark);
}
.settings-section {
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid var(--slate-200);
  border-radius: 18px;
  padding: 2rem;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}
.settings-section-head {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  padding-bottom: 1rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--slate-200);
}
.settings-section-head > span {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  background: var(--teal-subtle);
  color: var(--teal-dark);
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  flex: 0 0 44px;
}
.settings-section-head small {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  color: var(--teal-dark);
  text-transform: uppercase;
}
.settings-section-head h2 {
  font-size: 1.45rem;
  margin: 0.15rem 0 0;
}
.settings-savebar {
  position: sticky;
  bottom: 1.5rem;
  z-index: 50;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  background: var(--navy);
  color: #ffffff;
  padding: 1rem 1.5rem;
  border-radius: 16px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-xl);
}
.settings-savebar strong {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
}
.settings-savebar small {
  color: var(--slate-400);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
}

/* Footer Styling */
.footer {
  background: var(--navy-dark);
  color: var(--slate-300);
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
}
.footer-logo {
  height: 44px;
  width: auto;
  background: #ffffff;
  padding: 6px 14px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  display: inline-block;
  object-fit: contain;
}
.footer-desc {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  line-height: 1.65;
  color: var(--slate-400);
  max-width: 420px;
}
.footer-reg-pill {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  padding: 6px 14px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  color: #5eead4;
}
.footer-heading {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: #ffffff;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}
.footer-links a {
  display: block;
  color: var(--slate-400);
  font-size: 0.84rem;
  padding: 0.3rem 0;
  transition: all 0.2s;
}
.footer-links a:hover {
  color: #5eead4;
  transform: translateX(3px);
}
.footer-contact {
  color: var(--slate-400);
  font-size: 0.84rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
}
.text-teal {
  color: #5eead4 !important;
}

/* Cookie Note */
.cookie-note {
  position: fixed;
  z-index: 1050;
  right: 24px;
  bottom: 24px;
  max-width: 420px;
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid var(--slate-200);
  border-radius: 16px;
  padding: 1rem 1.25rem;
}
.cookie-note.hidden {
  display: none !important;
}

/* SVG icons */
.ui-icon {
  display: inline-block;
  width: 18px;
  height: 18px;
  vertical-align: middle;
}

/* Responsive adjustments */
@media (min-width: 992px) {
  .dashboard-sidebar {
    position: sticky !important;
    top: 0 !important;
    height: 100vh !important;
    visibility: visible !important;
    transform: none !important;
    flex: 0 0 275px;
  }
  .dashboard-sidebar .offcanvas-body {
    overflow-y: auto;
  }
  .sidebar-collapsed .dashboard-sidebar {
    width: 84px;
    flex-basis: 84px;
  }
  .sidebar-collapsed .sidebar-label,
  .sidebar-collapsed .sidebar-user-copy,
  .sidebar-collapsed .sidebar-logo img {
    display: none;
  }
  .sidebar-collapsed .brand-monogram {
    display: block;
  }
  .sidebar-collapsed .sidebar-user {
    justify-content: center;
  }
  .sidebar-collapsed .dashboard-sidebar .nav-link {
    justify-content: center;
    padding: 0.65rem;
  }
  .sidebar-collapsed [data-sidebar-collapse] span:first-child {
    transform: rotate(180deg);
  }
}

@media (max-width: 991.98px) {
  .split {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 2.5rem;
  }
  .card-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .metric-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
  .stage-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  }
  .auth-shell {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .auth-aside {
    display: none;
  }
  .settings-layout {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 575.98px) {
  .metric-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .fact-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .form-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .audience-card {
    padding: 2rem;
  }
  .final-cta-inner {
    padding: 2.5rem 1.75rem;
  }
}


/* ==========================================================================
   AVENHOLT PREMIER RECRUITMENT SUITE - EXECUTIVE FRONTEND ENHANCEMENTS
   High-Authority British Corporate Visual System & Interactive Architecture
   ========================================================================== */

/* Enhanced Hero & Atmospheric Styling */
.hero-executive {
  background: var(--navy);
  color: #ffffff;
  position: relative;
  padding-top: 4.5rem;
  padding-bottom: 5.5rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
}

.hero-pill-tag {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  background: rgba(13, 148, 136, 0.15);
  border: 1px solid rgba(13, 148, 136, 0.4);
  color: #0d9488;
  padding: 6px 16px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.hero-display-title {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(2.4rem, 4.5vw, 3.8rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1.12;
  letter-spacing: -0.035em;
  color: #ffffff;
}

.hero-highlight {
  color: #0d9488;
}

.hero-lead-text {
  font-size: 1.125rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
  color: #94a3b8;
  max-width: 620px;
}

/* Hero Multi-Field Search Matrix */
.hero-search-matrix {
  background: #ffffff;
  border-radius: 20px;
  box-shadow: 0 25px 60px -15px rgba(5, 19, 34, 0.35), 0 0 0 1px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
  padding: 1.25rem 1.5rem;
  color: var(--slate-800);
  position: relative;
  z-index: 5;
}

.search-field-label {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  color: var(--slate-500);
  margin-bottom: 0.35rem;
}

.search-control-wrap {
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
}

.search-icon-affix {
  position: absolute;
  left: 12px;
  color: var(--slate-400);
  pointer-events: none;
  font-size: 1rem;
}

.search-input-custom {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 0.65rem 0.85rem 0.65rem 2.25rem;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  border: 1px solid var(--slate-200);
  border-radius: 10px;
  background-color: var(--slate-50);
  color: var(--navy);
  font-weight: 500;
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
}

.search-input-custom:focus {
  background-color: #ffffff;
  border-color: var(--teal);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(13, 148, 136, 0.15);
  outline: none;
}

.search-select-custom {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 0.65rem 0.85rem 0.65rem 2.25rem;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  border: 1px solid var(--slate-200);
  border-radius: 10px;
  background-color: var(--slate-50);
  color: var(--navy);
  font-weight: 500;
  cursor: pointer;
  appearance: auto;
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
}

.search-select-custom:focus {
  background-color: #ffffff;
  border-color: var(--teal);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(13, 148, 136, 0.15);
  outline: none;
}

.btn-search-exec {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0d9488 0%, #0f766e 100%);
  color: #ffffff;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
  padding: 0.75rem 1.5rem;
  border: none;
  border-radius: 12px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 8px;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(13, 148, 136, 0.35);
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
}

.btn-search-exec:hover {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #14b8a6 0%, #0d9488 100%);
  color: #ffffff;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 25px rgba(13, 148, 136, 0.45);
}

.trending-tags-bar {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  margin-top: 1rem;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
}

.trending-pill {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
  color: #cbd5e1;
  padding: 3px 10px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
}

.trending-pill:hover {
  background: rgba(45, 212, 191, 0.2);
  border-color: #2dd4bf;
  color: #ffffff;
}

/* Floating Metrics Ribbon */
.metrics-ribbon-container {
  margin-top: -3.5rem;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 10;
}

.metrics-ribbon {
  background: #ffffff;
  border-radius: 20px;
  box-shadow: 0 20px 40px -10px rgba(9, 30, 50, 0.12), 0 1px 3px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04);
  border: 1px solid rgba(226, 232, 240, 0.8);
  padding: 1.75rem 2rem;
}

.metric-ribbon-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 16px;
  padding: 0.5rem 1rem;
}

.metric-ribbon-icon {
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  background: rgba(13, 148, 136, 0.1);
  color: #0d9488;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  font-size: 1.25rem;
}

.metric-ribbon-val {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.6rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--navy);
  line-height: 1.1;
  margin-bottom: 2px;
}

.metric-ribbon-lbl {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--slate-500);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  margin-bottom: 2px;
}

.metric-ribbon-sub {
  font-size: 0.76rem;
  color: var(--slate-400);
  line-height: 1.3;
}

/* Strategic Pathways Dual Portal */
.pathway-card {
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid var(--slate-200);
  border-radius: 24px;
  padding: 2.5rem;
  height: 100%;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px -5px rgba(9, 30, 50, 0.05);
}

.pathway-card::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 6px;
  background: #e2e8f0;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.pathway-card--employer::before {
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #091e32, #0d9488);
}

.pathway-card--candidate::before {
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #0d9488, #38bdf8);
}

.pathway-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 40px -10px rgba(9, 30, 50, 0.12);
  border-color: #cbd5e1;
}

.pathway-card-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  padding: 4px 12px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.pathway-card--employer .pathway-card-badge {
  background: rgba(9, 30, 50, 0.08);
  color: var(--navy);
}

.pathway-card--candidate .pathway-card-badge {
  background: rgba(13, 148, 136, 0.1);
  color: var(--teal);
}

.pathway-checklist {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 1.5rem 0 2rem 0;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 12px;
}

.pathway-check-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 12px;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: var(--slate-700);
}

.pathway-check-icon {
  width: 20px;
  height: 20px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(13, 148, 136, 0.12);
  color: #0d9488;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  margin-top: 2px;
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 900;
}

/* Regulatory Framework 4-Pillar Grid */
.framework-card {
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid rgba(226, 232, 240, 0.9);
  border-radius: 20px;
  padding: 2rem;
  height: 100%;
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
  position: relative;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(9, 30, 50, 0.03);
}

.framework-card:hover {
  border-color: #99f6e4;
  box-shadow: 0 15px 35px -5px rgba(13, 148, 136, 0.1);
  transform: translateY(-3px);
}

.framework-num {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 2.2rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #e2e8f0;
  line-height: 1;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.framework-icon-wrap {
  width: 52px;
  height: 52px;
  border-radius: 14px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(13, 148, 136, 0.12), rgba(2, 132, 199, 0.08));
  color: #0d9488;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

/* Elite Vacancy Cards */
.vacancy-card-elite {
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid #cbd5e1;
  border-radius: 4px;
  padding: 1.75rem;
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  height: 100%;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(9, 30, 50, 0.03);
}

.vacancy-card-elite:hover {
  border-color: #0d9488;
  box-shadow: 0 15px 35px -5px rgba(9, 30, 50, 0.09);
  transform: translateY(-3px);
}

.badge-cos-confirmed {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  background: #ecfdf5;
  border: 1px solid #a7f3d0;
  color: #047857;
  font-size: 0.74rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 4px 10px;
  border-radius: 999px;
}

.badge-cos-confirmed::before {
  content: "";
  width: 6px;
  height: 6px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #10b981;
}

.badge-cos-review {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  background: #fffbeb;
  border: 1px solid #fde68a;
  color: #b45309;
  font-size: 0.74rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 4px 10px;
  border-radius: 999px;
}

.vacancy-meta-pill {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 5px;
  background: var(--slate-100);
  color: var(--slate-700);
  padding: 4px 10px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 600;
}

/* 5-Stage Methodology Journey Line */
.methodology-track {
  position: relative;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(5, 1fr);
  gap: 20px;
}

@media (max-width: 991.98px) {
  .methodology-track {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 16px;
  }
}

.methodology-step-card {
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid var(--slate-200);
  border-radius: 18px;
  padding: 1.5rem 1.25rem;
  height: 100%;
  position: relative;
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.02);
}

.methodology-step-card:hover {
  border-color: #0d9488;
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 25px -5px rgba(13, 148, 136, 0.15);
}

.step-order-badge {
  width: 38px;
  height: 38px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  background: #091e32;
  color: #ffffff;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.methodology-step-card:hover .step-order-badge {
  background: #0d9488;
}

/* Comparison Matrix: Regulated Agency vs Rogue Agents */
.comparison-container {
  background: #ffffff;
  border-radius: 24px;
  border: 1px solid var(--slate-200);
  box-shadow: 0 15px 35px -5px rgba(9, 30, 50, 0.06);
  overflow: hidden;
}

.comparison-table {
  width: 100%;
  border-collapse: separate;
  border-spacing: 0;
}

.comparison-table th {
  padding: 1.25rem 1.5rem;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  border-bottom: 2px solid var(--slate-200);
}

.comparison-table th.avenholt-col {
  background: #091e32;
  color: #ffffff;
}

.comparison-table td {
  padding: 1.25rem 1.5rem;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--slate-200);
  vertical-align: middle;
}

.comparison-table td.avenholt-col {
  background: rgba(13, 148, 136, 0.04);
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--navy);
  border-left: 2px solid var(--teal);
  border-right: 2px solid var(--teal);
}

.comparison-icon-check {
  color: #059669;
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  margin-right: 8px;
}

.comparison-icon-cross {
  color: #dc2626;
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  margin-right: 8px;
}

/* Practice Tiles Grid */
.practice-card-lux {
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid var(--slate-200);
  border-radius: 20px;
  padding: 1.75rem;
  height: 100%;
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.practice-card-lux:hover {
  border-color: #0d9488;
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: 0 15px 30px -5px rgba(9, 30, 50, 0.08);
}

.practice-icon-wrap {
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  background: rgba(9, 30, 50, 0.06);
  color: var(--navy);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
}

.practice-card-lux:hover .practice-icon-wrap {
  background: #0d9488;
  color: #ffffff;
}

/* Consultation & Headquarters Section */
.hq-consultation-suite {
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
  border-radius: 20px;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px -5px rgba(9, 30, 50, 0.05);
  overflow: hidden;
  margin-bottom: 3.5rem;
}

.hq-desk-banner {
  background: #091e32;
  color: #ffffff;
  padding: 3rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
}

.hq-desk-info-bar {
  background: #f8fafc;
  border-top: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
  padding: 1.5rem 3rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 1.5rem;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: #475569;
}

/* Executive Subpage Header Banner (British Sovereign Corporate) */
.page-header-executive {
  position: relative;
  background: #091e32 !important;
  color: #ffffff !important;
  padding: 4rem 0 3.5rem 0;
  border-bottom: 3px solid #0d9488;
  background-image: 
    linear-gradient(to right, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03) 1px, transparent 1px),
    linear-gradient(to bottom, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 32px 32px;
}

.page-header-executive h1 {
  font-family: 'Playfair Display', Georgia, serif;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  color: #ffffff !important;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.page-header-executive p.lead {
  color: #cbd5e1 !important;
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

.page-header-executive .text-white-50 {
  color: #94a3b8 !important;
}

.page-header-executive .text-white {
  color: #ffffff !important;
}

.breadcrumb-executive {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: #64748b;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.breadcrumb-executive a {
  color: #94a3b8;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: color 0.15s ease;
}

.breadcrumb-executive a:hover {
  color: #ffffff;
}

.breadcrumb-executive span {
  color: #64748b;
}

.breadcrumb-executive .text-white,
.breadcrumb-executive .active {
  color: #ffffff !important;
  font-weight: 600;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   AVENHOLT EXECUTIVE RECRUITMENT SUITE (ROBERT HALF / JAC QUALITY)
   Natural Corporate Palette: Crisp Whites, Warm Slates, Solid British Navy
   ========================================================================== */

/* 1. Executive Master Hero (Clean Light Corporate Aesthetic) */
.hero-corporate-lux {
  position: relative;
  background-color: #ffffff;
  background-image: linear-gradient(180deg, #ffffff 0%, #f8fafc 100%);
  color: #0f172a;
  padding: 4.5rem 0 3.5rem 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
}

.hero-kicker-lux {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  font-size: 0.74rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: #0d9488;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.hero-title-lux {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(2.4rem, 4.5vw, 3.8rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1.12;
  letter-spacing: -0.03em;
  color: #091e32;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.hero-title-lux span {
  color: #091e32; /* Unified dignified British navy */
}

.hero-subtitle-lux {
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  line-height: 1.65;
  color: #475569;
  max-width: 620px;
  margin-bottom: 1.75rem;
}

.hero-trust-chips {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 1.25rem;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #334155;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.hero-trust-chip {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
}

.hero-trust-chip svg {
  color: #0d9488;
}

/* Hero Right: London Bridge Architecture Portrait Card */
.hero-portrait-card {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: 20px;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 20px 45px -10px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.12);
  border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
  height: 100%;
  min-height: 380px;
}

.hero-portrait-card img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
}

.hero-portrait-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(9, 30, 50, 0) 30%, rgba(9, 30, 50, 0.85) 100%);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: flex-end;
  padding: 1.75rem;
}

.hero-portrait-caption strong {
  display: block;
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  color: #ffffff;
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.hero-portrait-caption span {
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: #cbd5e1;
}

/* 2. Interactive Persona Console (Tabbed Search: Find Jobs | Hire Talent) */
.persona-console {
  background: #ffffff;
  border-radius: 20px;
  border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
  box-shadow: 0 20px 45px -10px rgba(8, 23, 38, 0.12);
  overflow: hidden;
  margin-top: 2rem;
}

.console-tab-header {
  display: flex;
  border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
  background: #f8fafc;
}

.console-tab-btn {
  flex: 1;
  padding: 1.15rem 1.75rem;
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #475569;
  background: transparent;
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 10px;
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
  position: relative;
}

.console-tab-btn:hover {
  color: #091e32;
  background: #f1f5f9;
}

.console-tab-btn.active {
  color: #091e32;
  background: #ffffff;
}

.console-tab-btn.active::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -1px;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 3px;
  background: #0d9488;
}

.console-tab-content {
  padding: 1.75rem 2rem;
}

.console-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 2fr 1.5fr 1.5fr auto;
  gap: 12px;
  align-items: center;
}

@media (max-width: 991.98px) {
  .console-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

.console-field {
  position: relative;
}

.console-field label {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  color: #64748b;
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.console-input, .console-select {
  width: 100%;
  height: 50px;
  border: 1px solid #cbd5e1;
  border-radius: 10px;
  padding: 0 14px;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #0f172a;
  background-color: #f8fafc;
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
}

.console-input:focus, .console-select:focus {
  border-color: #0d9488;
  background-color: #ffffff;
  outline: none;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(13, 148, 136, 0.12);
}

.console-submit-btn {
  height: 50px;
  padding: 0 28px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  background: #091e32;
  color: #ffffff;
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 8px;
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.console-submit-btn:hover {
  background: #0d9488;
  color: #ffffff;
  transform: translateY(-1px);
}

.console-footer-tags {
  margin-top: 1rem;
  padding-top: 1rem;
  border-top: 1px solid #f1f5f9;
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 12px;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: #64748b;
}

/* 3. Understated Statutory Metrics Bar */
.stat-strip-lux {
  background: #ffffff;
  border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
  padding: 2.25rem 0;
}

.stat-item-lux {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 14px;
}

.stat-icon-lux {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  background: #f0fdfa;
  color: #0d9488;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.stat-item-lux h4 {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #091e32;
  margin: 0 0 2px 0;
}

.stat-item-lux p {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: #64748b;
  margin: 0;
  line-height: 1.4;
}

/* 4. Asymmetrical Dual Gateway (Employers vs Professionals) */
.gateway-section {
  padding: 5.5rem 0;
  background: #f8fafc;
}

.gateway-split {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 32px;
}

@media (max-width: 991.98px) {
  .gateway-split {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

.gateway-panel {
  background: #ffffff;
  border-radius: 24px;
  border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
  padding: 3rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px -5px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: transform 0.25s ease, box-shadow 0.25s ease;
}

.gateway-panel:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 40px -10px rgba(9, 30, 50, 0.08);
}

.gateway-panel--employer {
  border-top: 5px solid #091e32;
}

.gateway-panel--candidate {
  border-top: 5px solid #0d9488;
}

.gateway-target {
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  color: #0d9488;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.gateway-panel h3 {
  font-size: 1.75rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #091e32;
  line-height: 1.25;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.gateway-panel p.gateway-lead {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: #475569;
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.gateway-deliverables {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0 0 2.5rem 0;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 14px;
}

.gateway-deliverable {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 12px;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: #334155;
  line-height: 1.5;
}

.gateway-deliverable svg {
  color: #0d9488;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  margin-top: 3px;
}

.gateway-actions {
  margin-top: auto;
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 12px;
}

/* 5. Sector Specialisms Asymmetrical Layout */
.specialisms-section {
  padding: 5.5rem 0;
  background: #ffffff;
}

.specialism-tile-lux {
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
  border-radius: 18px;
  padding: 2rem;
  height: 100%;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
}

.specialism-tile-lux:hover {
  border-color: #0d9488;
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: 0 15px 35px -5px rgba(9, 30, 50, 0.08);
}

.specialism-icon-box {
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  background: #f0fdfa;
  color: #0d9488;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
}

.specialism-tile-lux:hover .specialism-icon-box {
  background: #0d9488;
  color: #ffffff;
}

.specialism-tile-lux h4 {
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #091e32;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.specialism-tile-lux p {
  font-size: 0.86rem;
  color: #64748b;
  line-height: 1.55;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  flex-grow: 1;
}

.specialism-footer {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding-top: 1rem;
  border-top: 1px solid #f1f5f9;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
}

.specialism-soc {
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #64748b;
}

.specialism-link {
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #091e32;
  text-decoration: none;
}

.specialism-link:hover {
  color: #0d9488;
}

/* 6. Regulatory Demarcation & Compliance Suite */
.regulatory-section-lux {
  background: #f8fafc;
  border-top: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
  padding: 5.5rem 0;
}

.regulatory-statement-lux {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(1.35rem, 2.5vw, 1.85rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.4;
  color: #091e32;
  margin-bottom: 2.75rem;
  border-left: 4px solid #0d9488;
  padding-left: 1.5rem;
  max-width: 960px;
}

.regulatory-triad {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 24px;
}

@media (max-width: 991.98px) {
  .regulatory-triad {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

.regulatory-pillar {
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
  border-radius: 16px;
  padding: 2.25rem 2rem;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 15px -3px rgba(9, 30, 50, 0.03);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  transition: transform 0.2s ease, box-shadow 0.2s ease;
}

.regulatory-pillar:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 25px -5px rgba(9, 30, 50, 0.08);
}

.regulatory-pillar-icon {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  background: #f0fdfa;
  color: #0d9488;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.regulatory-pillar h5 {
  color: #091e32;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.regulatory-pillar p {
  color: #475569;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin: 0;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   GOOGLE STITCH DESIGN SYSTEM - EXECUTIVE HERITAGE ARCHITECTURAL FRAMEWORK
   British Corporate Recruitment Platform (Robert Half & JAC Recruitment Calibre)
   ========================================================================== */

/* Architectural Cartography Background */
.grid-pattern-architectural {
  background-size: 40px 40px;
  background-image: 
    linear-gradient(to right, rgba(203, 213, 225, 0.35) 1px, transparent 1px),
    linear-gradient(to bottom, rgba(203, 213, 225, 0.35) 1px, transparent 1px);
}

/* Typography Enhancements */
.font-serif-executive {
  font-family: 'Playfair Display', Georgia, serif;
}

.font-sans-executive {
  font-family: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, sans-serif;
}

/* Multi-Tier Executive Masthead */
.masthead-utility-bar {
  background: #051322;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  color: #94a3b8;
  min-height: 38px;
}

.masthead-utility-bar a {
  color: #94a3b8;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: color 0.15s ease;
}

.masthead-utility-bar a:hover {
  color: #ffffff;
}

.masthead-navbar {
  background: #ffffff;
  border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
}

.masthead-brand-title {
  font-family: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', sans-serif;
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  color: #091e32;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  line-height: 1.1;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.masthead-brand-subtitle {
  font-size: 0.65rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  color: #0d9488;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-top: 2px;
}

.masthead-nav .nav-link {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #334155 !important;
  padding: 0.75rem 1rem !important;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 4px;
  transition: color 0.15s ease;
}

.masthead-nav .nav-link:hover,
.masthead-nav .nav-link.active {
  color: #091e32 !important;
}

.masthead-nav .nav-link svg {
  transition: transform 0.2s ease;
}

.masthead-nav .dropdown:hover .nav-link svg {
  transform: rotate(180deg);
}

/* Executive Dropdown Menu */
.executive-dropdown-menu {
  border: 1px solid #cbd5e1;
  border-radius: 4px;
  background: #ffffff;
  box-shadow: 0 12px 28px -4px rgba(9, 30, 50, 0.12), 0 4px 8px -2px rgba(9, 30, 50, 0.04);
  padding: 8px 0;
  min-width: 300px;
  margin-top: 4px;
}

.executive-dropdown-item {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  padding: 10px 18px;
  border-left: 3px solid transparent;
  transition: all 0.15s ease;
  text-decoration: none;
}

.executive-dropdown-item:hover {
  background: #f8fafc;
  border-left-color: #0d9488;
}

.executive-dropdown-title {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #091e32;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
}

.executive-dropdown-desc {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  color: #64748b;
  margin-top: 2px;
  line-height: 1.35;
}

/* Continuous Architectural Hero */
.hero-architectural {
  position: relative;
  background: #ffffff;
  border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
  padding-top: 3.5rem;
  padding-bottom: 4rem;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.hero-eyebrow-stamp {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  padding: 6px 14px;
  background: #f8fafc;
  border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: #091e32;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.hero-editorial-title {
  font-family: 'Playfair Display', Georgia, serif;
  font-size: 3.25rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.12;
  letter-spacing: -0.025em;
  color: #091e32;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

@media (max-width: 991.98px) {
  .hero-editorial-title {
    font-size: 2.25rem;
  }
}

.hero-editorial-lead {
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
  color: #475569;
  letter-spacing: -0.005em;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
  max-width: 680px;
}

/* Connected 4-Cell Trust Quad (Zero-gap shared 1px borders) */
.architectural-trust-quad {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
  background: #ffffff;
  margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
}

@media (max-width: 991.98px) {
  .architectural-trust-quad {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
}

@media (max-width: 575.98px) {
  .architectural-trust-quad {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

.architectural-trust-cell {
  padding: 1.5rem 1.75rem;
  border-right: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
  background: #ffffff;
  transition: background 0.15s ease;
}

.architectural-trust-cell:last-child {
  border-right: none;
}

.architectural-trust-cell:hover {
  background: #f8fafc;
}

.architectural-trust-label {
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: #64748b;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.architectural-trust-value {
  font-family: 'Playfair Display', Georgia, serif;
  font-size: 2rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1;
  color: #091e32;
  margin-bottom: 0.35rem;
}

.architectural-trust-desc {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: #64748b;
  line-height: 1.4;
  margin: 0;
}

/* Docked Mandate Search Console */
.docked-mandate-console {
  border: 1px solid #cbd5e1;
  background: #ffffff;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px -2px rgba(9, 30, 50, 0.06);
}

.docked-console-nav {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
  background: #f8fafc;
  padding: 0 1rem;
}

.docked-console-tab {
  padding: 0.85rem 1.5rem;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
  color: #64748b;
  background: transparent;
  border: none;
  border-bottom: 2px solid transparent;
  cursor: pointer;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  transition: all 0.15s ease;
  margin-bottom: -1px;
}

.docked-console-tab.active {
  color: #091e32;
  background: #ffffff;
  border-bottom: 2px solid #091e32;
}

.docked-console-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 2fr 1.5fr 1.5fr auto;
  border-collapse: collapse;
}

@media (max-width: 991.98px) {
  .docked-console-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

.docked-console-cell {
  padding: 1rem 1.25rem;
  border-right: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: center;
}

@media (max-width: 991.98px) {
  .docked-console-cell {
    border-right: none;
    border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
  }
}

.docked-console-cell:last-child {
  border-right: none;
}

.docked-cell-label {
  font-size: 0.65rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: #64748b;
  margin-bottom: 0.35rem;
}

.docked-cell-input,
.docked-cell-select {
  width: 100%;
  border: none;
  outline: none;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: #091e32;
  background: transparent;
  padding: 0;
}

.docked-cell-input::placeholder {
  color: #94a3b8;
}

.docked-console-submit {
  background: #091e32;
  color: #ffffff;
  border: none;
  padding: 0 2rem;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  cursor: pointer;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 8px;
  transition: background 0.15s ease;
  min-height: 60px;
}

.docked-console-submit:hover {
  background: #0f766e;
}

/* Connected Dual-Wing Architecture (Zero isolated cards) */
.dual-wing-architecture {
  border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
  background: #ffffff;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
}

@media (max-width: 991.98px) {
  .dual-wing-architecture {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

.dual-wing-panel {
  padding: 3.5rem 3rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
}

@media (max-width: 767.98px) {
  .dual-wing-panel {
    padding: 2.25rem 1.5rem;
  }
}

.dual-wing-panel.wing-left {
  border-right: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
  background: #ffffff;
}

@media (max-width: 991.98px) {
  .dual-wing-panel.wing-left {
    border-right: none;
    border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
  }
}

.dual-wing-panel.wing-right {
  background: #f8fafc;
}

.wing-header-tag {
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: #0d9488;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.wing-title {
  font-family: 'Playfair Display', Georgia, serif;
  font-size: 1.85rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #091e32;
  line-height: 1.25;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.wing-lead {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: #475569;
  line-height: 1.65;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.wing-feature-list {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0 0 2.5rem 0;
}

.wing-feature-item {
  display: flex;
  gap: 12px;
  align-items: flex-start;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.wing-feature-icon {
  width: 22px;
  height: 22px;
  color: #0d9488;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  margin-top: 2px;
}

.wing-feature-text strong {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #091e32;
  margin-bottom: 2px;
}

.wing-feature-text span {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: #64748b;
  line-height: 1.5;
}

/* Editorial Practice Directory Matrix (Continuous tabular rows) */
.practice-matrix-table {
  border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
  background: #ffffff;
}

.practice-matrix-row {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 2.5fr 1.5fr 1.5fr auto;
  align-items: center;
  padding: 1.75rem 2rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
  background: #ffffff;
  transition: all 0.15s ease;
  text-decoration: none;
}

.practice-matrix-row:last-child {
  border-bottom: none;
}

.practice-matrix-row:hover {
  background: #f8fafc;
}

@media (max-width: 991.98px) {
  .practice-matrix-row {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 1rem;
    padding: 1.5rem;
  }
}

.matrix-discipline-soc {
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: #0d9488;
  margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
}

.matrix-discipline-name {
  font-family: 'Playfair Display', Georgia, serif;
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #091e32;
  margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
}

.matrix-discipline-desc {
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: #64748b;
  margin: 0;
  line-height: 1.4;
}

.matrix-meta-label {
  font-size: 0.65rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: #94a3b8;
  margin-bottom: 0.2rem;
}

.matrix-meta-val {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #091e32;
}

.matrix-meta-sub {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  color: #64748b;
}

/* Five-Phase Governance Protocol Track */
.governance-protocol-track {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(5, 1fr);
  border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
  background: #ffffff;
}

@media (max-width: 991.98px) {
  .governance-protocol-track {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

.governance-protocol-step {
  padding: 2rem 1.75rem;
  border-right: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
  background: #ffffff;
  transition: background 0.15s ease;
}

@media (max-width: 991.98px) {
  .governance-protocol-step {
    border-right: none;
    border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
  }
}

.governance-protocol-step:last-child {
  border-right: none;
}

.governance-protocol-step:hover {
  background: #f8fafc;
}

.governance-step-num {
  font-family: 'Playfair Display', Georgia, serif;
  font-size: 1.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #0d9488;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.governance-step-title {
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #091e32;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
  line-height: 1.3;
}

.governance-step-desc {
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: #64748b;
  line-height: 1.5;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.governance-step-badge {
  font-size: 0.65rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: #091e32;
  padding-top: 0.75rem;
  border-top: 1px solid #f1f5f9;
}

/* Prestigious Statutory Corporate Footer */
.footer-corporate-prestigious {
  background: #051322;
  color: #ffffff;
  border-top: 1px solid #132f4c;
  padding-top: 4rem;
  padding-bottom: 2rem;
}

.footer-statutory-demarcation {
  background: rgba(9, 30, 50, 0.6);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  padding: 1.25rem 1.5rem;
  border-radius: 4px;
  margin-top: 1.25rem;
}

.footer-nav-heading {
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: #14b8a6;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.footer-nav-list {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0;
}

.footer-nav-list li {
  margin-bottom: 0.65rem;
}

.footer-nav-list a {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: #94a3b8;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: color 0.15s ease;
}

.footer-nav-list a:hover {
  color: #ffffff;
}

.footer-sub-strip {
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  padding-top: 1.75rem;
  margin-top: 3.5rem;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  color: #64748b;
}

.footer-sub-strip a {
  color: #94a3b8;
  text-decoration: none;
}

.footer-sub-strip a:hover {
  color: #ffffff;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   EXECUTIVE RECRUITMENT PHOTOGRAPHY & EDITORIAL MEDIA STYLES
   ========================================================================== */

/* Hero Portrait Frame */
.hero-portrait-frame {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: 6px;
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 1px solid #cbd5e1;
  box-shadow: 0 12px 32px -4px rgba(9, 30, 50, 0.1);
  background: #091e32;
}

.hero-portrait-frame img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 440px;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
}

.hero-portrait-badge {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 16px;
  left: 16px;
  right: 16px;
  background: rgba(5, 19, 34, 0.92);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  padding: 12px 18px;
  border-radius: 4px;
  color: #ffffff;
}

/* Specialism Photographic Cards */
.specialism-photo-card {
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
  border-radius: 6px;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: transform 0.2s ease, box-shadow 0.2s ease, border-color 0.2s ease;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  height: 100%;
}

.specialism-photo-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  border-color: #0d9488;
  box-shadow: 0 16px 36px -6px rgba(9, 30, 50, 0.12);
}

.specialism-photo-thumb {
  position: relative;
  height: 210px;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: #091e32;
}

.specialism-photo-thumb img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform 0.4s ease;
}

.specialism-photo-card:hover .specialism-photo-thumb img {
  transform: scale(1.04);
}

.specialism-photo-pill {
  position: absolute;
  top: 14px;
  left: 14px;
  background: rgba(5, 19, 34, 0.9);
  backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
  color: #ffffff;
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  padding: 4px 10px;
  border-radius: 3px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.specialism-photo-body {
  padding: 1.5rem;
  flex-grow: 1;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.specialism-photo-soc {
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: #0d9488;
  margin-bottom: 0.35rem;
}

.specialism-photo-title {
  font-family: 'Playfair Display', Georgia, serif;
  font-size: 1.3rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #091e32;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
  line-height: 1.25;
}

.specialism-photo-desc {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: #64748b;
  line-height: 1.55;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  flex-grow: 1;
}

.specialism-photo-salary-strip {
  background: #f8fafc;
  border: 1px solid #f1f5f9;
  padding: 8px 12px;
  border-radius: 4px;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.specialism-photo-footer {
  padding: 1rem 1.5rem;
  border-top: 1px solid #f1f5f9;
  background: #ffffff;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
}

/* London Bridge Executive Briefing Banner */
.london-bridge-exec-banner {
  position: relative;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(5, 19, 34, 0.92) 0%, rgba(9, 30, 50, 0.88) 100%), url('images/london_skyline_exec.jpg') center/cover no-repeat;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  padding: 4rem 3.5rem;
  border-radius: 6px;
  color: #ffffff;
  box-shadow: 0 16px 40px -8px rgba(9, 30, 50, 0.2);
}

@media (max-width: 767.98px) {
  .london-bridge-exec-banner {
    padding: 2.5rem 1.5rem;
  }
}

/* Editorial Intelligence & Regulatory Commentary Grid */
.editorial-intel-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
  background: #ffffff;
}

@media (max-width: 991.98px) {
  .editorial-intel-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

.editorial-intel-card {
  padding: 2.25rem 2rem;
  border-right: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
  background: #ffffff;
  transition: background 0.15s ease;
  text-decoration: none;
}

@media (max-width: 991.98px) {
  .editorial-intel-card {
    border-right: none;
    border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
  }
}

.editorial-intel-card:last-child {
  border-right: none;
}

.editorial-intel-card:hover {
  background: #f8fafc;
}

.editorial-intel-cat {
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: #0d9488;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.editorial-intel-title {
  font-family: 'Playfair Display', Georgia, serif;
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #091e32;
  line-height: 1.35;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.editorial-intel-excerpt {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: #64748b;
  line-height: 1.55;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.editorial-intel-footer {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding-top: 1rem;
  border-top: 1px solid #f1f5f9;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
}

/* Continuous Statutory Governance Architectural Strip */
.continuous-governance-strip {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  border: 1px solid #cbd5e1;
  background: #ffffff;
}

@media (max-width: 991.98px) {
  .continuous-governance-strip {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

.continuous-gov-cell {
  padding: 1.75rem 2rem;
  border-right: 1px solid #cbd5e1;
  background: #ffffff;
}

@media (max-width: 991.98px) {
  .continuous-gov-cell {
    border-right: none;
    border-bottom: 1px solid #cbd5e1;
  }
}

.continuous-gov-cell:last-child {
  border-right: none;
}

.continuous-gov-cell.highlight {
  background: #f8fafc;
}

.continuous-gov-tag {
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
}

.continuous-gov-title {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #091e32;
  margin-bottom: 0.4rem;
}

.continuous-gov-desc {
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: #64748b;
  line-height: 1.5;
  margin: 0;
}