As the parties and their voters consider the appeal of a hard or soft Brexit in the lead up to the general election, we’ve kept an eye on the manifestos, stats and facts to see what effect leaving the EU has had on recruitment in the tech sector so far – and what the parties…
It turns out that 45% of tech professionals are prepared to leave their job for the right offer even if they aren’t actively looking to move. It is widely known that the UK has one of the worst cases of tech skills shortages, and with nearly half of all STEM vacancies being difficult to fill,…
If you’re applying for a coding job, chances are you’re already confident in your skills and ability to carry out that role, however, you’ll need to demonstrate more than your understanding of the job description to get through the interview stage. These days, interviewers in technical companies use a combination of approaches when assessing candidates. From…
PWC’s Global Industry 4.0 Survey last year was the largest survey of its kind, which reported on company thinking regarding the progress of Industry 4.0. Speaking to over 2000 participants from the major industrial sectors in the world, they found that over a third of respondents felt that insufficient talent was one of the…
Earlier this month, International Women’s Day celebrated the achievements of women throughout the world whilst drawing attention to the need for greater equality between the genders. The event shone a spotlight on many sectors, including the tech and engineering industries in which we operate, and highlighted the need for the STEM industries to recruit more…
Fancy a Job Designing Human Parts or Exploring Space Debris? You’re in Luck! As we enter Industry 4.0, the debate and fear surrounding which jobs will be taken over by robots has hit fever pitch but do we really need to worry? No, we don’t, according to research from PWC and Microsoft. Far from A.I…
What impact will industry 4.0 have on the jobs market? As the rocky year of 2016 drew to a close, the government provided a beacon of hope when they pledged £2billion to boost our developments in industry, science and technology, and spoke of a new mission to recruit three million apprentices by 2020 to…
Computer Weekly’s 2017 Salary Survey for the Tech industry is out. This annual research presents findings from 738 interviews with IT professionals throughout the UK and Ireland on their earnings and career expectations. If you work in the tech industry or looking to switch jobs, it’s worth a read. Here’s the low-down from the…
As Milton Keynes celebrates its 50th birthday this week, we’ve been reflecting on what we love about MK. We’ve been based in Milton Keynes since the birth of Provide in 2002 and there are many reasons why we still call this city home: MK attracts world-changing companies We’re not alone in choosing MK as…
Where should you be focusing your efforts to future-proof your career in tech? Despite 2016’s uncertainty, the tech industry has continued to perform well and is forecast for continued growth in 2017. But which skills do you need to ride the wave in IT? From LinkedIn and job boards to nationwide surveys and polls,…
