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The impact of Covid-19 has led to a greater demand for digital skills as businesses of all sizes, across all sectors, adapt their digital output. Even before the pandemic hit, the prevalence of digital tools and changing consumer behaviours rapidly accelerated the need for specialist skills, particularly in AI, cloud and robotics, as companies entered the race to provide the best experiences for their customers. In fact, the need for digital skills is increasing at such a rate that the UK is facing a shortage which has been referred to as “catastrophic” and a “disaster”. Accurate or OTT? Let’s take a closer look...

If you look at the latest headlines about the Northern Powerhouse, you’d be forgiven for thinking it only relates to the potentially doomed east-west Northern rail link. Recent reports claim that the government is still committed to plans for a new rail line between Manchester and Leeds, despite rumours the scheme could be scrapped. In reality, the rail project is just one piece, albeit a huge one, of the Northern Powerhouse initiative that aims to create a connected and competitive northern economy.

In April, it was reported that some of the rising tech stars in Eastern Europe are actively targeting the Northern Powerhouse as part of their growth plans. A joint event hosted by BusinessCloud and the Department for International Trade saw 20 names in European ecommerce pitch to a panel of UK tech giants.

In our previous blog, we looked at the value that a truly diverse and inclusive team will add to your business. While employers understand and appreciate the benefits of implementing a hiring strategy that’s diverse and inclusive, it can be tricky to know where to start and the elements that need to be included. Here, we take a look at some of the key areas of focus if you’re looking to create a winning D&I recruitment strategy. First of all, let’s address the elephant in the room…

In this blog, we examine the importance of developing a hiring strategy aligned with the needs of your business and some of the key elements it should include. 

It’s important to understand why partnering with a specialist recruiter can be highly beneficial to not only your hiring managers but to your company as a whole. Let us explain some of the key benefits.