The recruitment market is currently booming. In April this year, there were just under 1.3 million active vacancies in the UK, which is 300,000 up from the previous year. It’s a similar picture in the US, as unemployment rates continue to fall and more jobs are advertised every day. We’re currently in a candidate-driven market, especially in […]
In the world of tech recruitment, as we all rely more on technology to manage applications and support the recruitment process, there are large amounts of personal data to contend with. With a rise in digital attraction and the vast majority of job applications now occurring online, recruitment is becoming a data hot spot. As […]
The last 18 months have completely shifted the world of recruitment. To say it’s been turned on its head would be an understatement. Skills that were once in huge demand suddenly become less desirable almost overnight, and tech knowledge and qualifications have been growing in demand ever since. Entire industries have had to change the […]
Tech recruitment is the most competitive it’s ever been, with employers in all industries fighting for candidates with identical skillsets. Digitally-led businesses are seeing a surge in demand for their services, which means they suddenly need to hire quickly to keep up. Other companies are looking to hire tech talent so that they can compete […]
Everyone is talking about the future of work and whether we will end up back in the office full time ever again. This has been a huge talking point for a long time because employees are proving that they can be more efficient and successful working from their own homes rather than spending time and […]
A recent survey we conducted showed that 64% of tech leaders in the UK and 79% in the US feel candidates who apply to their organisation are missing the necessary soft skills to succeed. Of course, you could argue that it is challenging to prove you have soft skills when applying for a job (who […]
87% would like to see more university talent emerging and 85% would like to see more women applying for tech roles UK tech leaders look for attitude over experience, whereas US tech leaders prioritise experience Both UK and US report business and communication skills missing in applications Manchester, UK, Boston, US; 28th June 2021: Less […]
The world of talent acquisition is a minefield, and in an increasingly competitive market with complex roles in high demand, tech talent acquisition is a beast in itself. Many talent acquisition managers are seasoned pros and have worked in the industry for years, recruiting the best talent to scale their organizations while refining employer brands […]
In the current market, customers are in charge and generally wish work with companies that they respect and believe have their best interests in mind. This means managing and maintaining customer relations is more vital than ever. With many businesses now resorting to automations and tech for many aspects of communication to streamline the process, […]
When you think of outsourcing tech recruitment, you may imagine quite an expensive undertaking if you wish for the project to succeed. After all, recruitment can often be a costly endeavour whether you carry it out in-house or outsource to a contingent recruitment agency or RPO provider. Advertising vacancies, sourcing candidates, taking the time out […]
