As artificial intelligence (AI) forges ahead, the automation of jobs continues. As a result, where technical skills were the mainstay of most IT professional’s CVs, soft skills are now becoming increasingly important qualities to look for in candidates. The time has come for employers to give greater attention to the human qualities of candidates…
The CDO’s Role has Changed Driven by the EU’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), the Chief Data Officer’s (CDO) role is changing and expanding to one that, in many cases, is working alongside or merging with the traditional CIO role. Originally, CDO hires were driven by the increase in big data responsibilities and…
Employee motivation is now firmly on the IT agenda since a study found that two thirds of tech professionals are actively looking for another job elsewhere in IT. The research by Spiceworks revealed several factors for employees’ dissatisfaction with their current roles, which is leading employers to look at ways they can retain their key…
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,…
It’s Time to Adapt or Develop Your Tech Skills If you’re looking for a job in tech, you may be increasingly frustrated by the increase in noise surrounding IoT, or by the seemingly unrealistic list of requirements now asked for by employers. As a company who works on both sides of the fence, we…