Getting the most out of your interviews: Hiring for quantum computing roles

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Getting the most out of your interviews: Hiring for quantum computing roles

As quantum computing advances, companies across Europe face unique challenges when hiring in this niche field.

How to attract the best quantum talent to your SME

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How to attract the best quantum talent to your SME

The quantum computing industry is growing rapidly, with breakthroughs driving demand for highly skilled professionals.

How to build cyber security teams with no cyber experience

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How to build cyber security teams with no cyber experience

In today’s digital age, the importance of cyber security cannot be overstated. With businesses becoming increasingly reliant on digital infrastructure,

How accurate is your cyber salary perception?

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How accurate is your cyber salary perception?

Cyber security has seen rapid growth over the last few years, with demand for skilled professionals soaring as companies have scrambled to protect themselves from increasing digital threats.

The rise of Data Engineers in Germany: A look at the profession’s growth and future

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The rise of Data Engineers in Germany: A look at the profession’s growth and future

In recent years, the demand for Data Engineers in Germany has surged – reflecting the growing importance of...

Freelancers vs Permanent: Why you should consider hiring freelancers for your next project

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Freelancers vs Permanent: Why you should consider hiring freelancers for your next project

In today’s technology-driven market, companies across the DACH region are often faced with a key decision

The benefits of building neurodiverse tech teams

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The benefits of building neurodiverse tech teams

Learn the benefits of neurodiversity in your teams for problem solving, collaboration and innovation in tech!

Recruit engineers

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How to recruit engineers who will benefit your business and professionally thrive

Learn recruitment strategies that will help you recruit engineers with the technical skills you need and how to help them thrive.

How to avoid losing your STEM candidates to a counteroffer

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How to avoid losing your STEM candidates to a counteroffer

Learn how to prevent candidates from dropping out of your hiring process and how best to respond to that difficult counteroffer!

5 creative ways to reduce stress in the office and for remote teams 

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5 creative ways to reduce stress in the office and for remote teams 

Discover five innovative techniques employers can use to respond to and reduce workplace stress.

How hiring the right people can transform your technology start-up

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How hiring the right people can transform your technology start-up

Building a successful technology start-up is no easy feat. It requires vision, innovation, and a relentless drive to turn ideas into reality.

How can a recruiter help you beat the IT talent shortage?

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How can a recruiter help you beat the IT talent shortage?

IT talent is crucial to the success of businesses across many industries. The increased pace of digital change and the need to use technology to tap into...

Five female engineers to be inspired by

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5 Famous female engineers to be inspired by

Discover five inspirational female engineers and see what skills they can teach you to help boost your engineering career!

STEM recruiting trends for 2023

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STEM recruiting trends for 2023

Find out about Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths jobs of the future and what’s shaping STEM recruitment in 2023.

How do you co-ordinate your end-of-year planning with your recruitment needs?

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How do you co-ordinate your end-of-year planning with your recruitment needs?

Resource planning is the name of the game for 2023! Find out how to get prepared for the year ahead with our blog.

How to attract Gen Z candidates to your IT roles

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How to attract Gen Z candidates to your IT roles

Attract Gen Z to your IT roles with useful tips and tricks that will help your organisation appeal to younger candidates.

How to supercharge your retention using an effective employee value proposition

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How to supercharge your retention using an effective employee value proposition

Learn the importance of a strong employee value proposition to supercharge your talent retention and attraction strategy.

Are your software developer salaries on the money?

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Are your software developer salaries on the money?

With talent shortages a continuous issue, you need to pay the market rates to attract and retain the best software developers. But what should you pay?

5 Ways STEM leaders are supporting mental health in the world

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5 Ways STEM leaders are supporting mental health in the world

Explore the innovative ways leading STEM companies are supporting their employees’ health and wellbeing and get tips on improving mental health at work.

5 benefits of equality, diversity & inclusion in the STEM workplace

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5 benefits of equality, diversity & inclusion in the STEM workplace

Learn 5 benefits of greater diversity in the workplace and why equality, diversity & inclusion (ED&I) are important to STEM organisations.

5 STEM organisations doing ED&I well that we can all learn from 

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5 STEM organisations doing ED&I well that we can all learn from 

Read about the importance of diversity in stem and how five STEM organisations are doing ED&I right & learn from their successes.

Why we should celebrate all types of neurodiversity in STEM

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Why we should celebrate all types of neurodiversity in STEM

Explore the different types of neurodiversity in the workplace and how you can make your entire team feel supported.

5 Ways to support women in your team

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5 Ways to support women in your team

We’re looking at what really impacts gender equality in workplace and how you can tackle it for your team.

Recruiting, strategy, and culture: Make your organisation more sustainable

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Recruiting, strategy, and culture: Make your organisation more sustainable

Learn about sustainability in the office and how to embed sustainable workplace practices within your team.

How to spot the signs it’s time to scale your team

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How to spot the signs it’s time to scale your team

Learn the benefits of scaling a business and get exclusive tips for scaling a business from IntaPeople.

Optimise your employer branding for faster hires

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Optimise your employer branding for faster hires

Discover the importance of optimising your employer brand awareness to win the talent war and experience faster growth!

What kind of interview questions should you ask IT infrastructure candidates?

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What kind of interview questions should you ask IT infrastructure candidates?

Enjoy the IntaPeople guide to IT infrastructure interview questions to ask candidates!

Attract top STEM talent with competitive salaries!

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Attract top STEM talent with competitive salaries!

To help you set salary ranges that are in line with the market average, we’ve prepped a mini STEM salary guide!

Are your IT infrastructure salaries competitive?

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Are your IT infrastructure salaries competitive?

Learn how to determine salary for an IT infrastructure position with our mini salary guide!

How to write an IT infrastructure job description

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How to write an IT infrastructure job description

Ensure you’re not turning great IT talent away before they even apply with our guide to writing IT infrastructure job descriptions!

How to take charge of your employer branding and attract top talent!

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How to take charge of your employer branding and attract top talent!

Employer branding is the key to talent attraction and retention. Many companies have a vague idea about what this means but many fall short of utilising...

Interviewing 101 for hiring managers

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Interviewing 101 for hiring managers

Some hiring managers will have been with you for years and years, and some may be newer to the game. However, the world of work is a very different landscape than it was 12 months ago...

How to create a supportive working environment for your employees’ mental health

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How to create a supportive working environment for your employees’ mental health

Mental health is one of the biggest challenges in the workplace today. Currently, 70 million days are lost each year due to mental health-related time off and costs...

How to support diversity and inclusion in life sciences, pharma and STEM

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How to support diversity and inclusion in life sciences, pharma and STEM

Find out how to support diversity and inclusion in your hiring strategy and ensure you’re contributing to righting the gender imbalance

Finding the right candidates for sustainable engineering

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Finding the right candidates for sustainable engineering

Learn how you can find great sustainable engineering candidates and do your part for the planet.

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How and why we should all be supporting diversity in life sciences and pharma

A quick Google search will show women account for 45% of the overall UK STEM population. However, when we delve deeper into this figure, we...

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Understand IR35 and win the competition for contractors

Learn what the changes to IR35 mean for your business and how you can better engage with IT Contractors moving forward.

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How to promote employee wellbeing in winter

Enjoy our winter wellbeing tips and employee wellbeing initiatives and gain the benefits of watching employee retention and happiness soar!

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How to recruit and hire great software developers

Get on top of your software developer recruitment strategy with interview questions to draw out relevant soft skills.

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4 female leaders in STEM and how they got there

Be inspired by five famous women in STEM and the female leaders who are paving the way for the future of STEM!

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Closing the gender gap in STEM: What we need to do today

It is well-documented that women are underrepresented in STEM fields. We’re looking at ways we can close the gender gap in STEM, find out what you can do!

How talent mapping will improve your recruitment

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How talent mapping will improve your recruitment

Our talent mapping service provides you with detailed insight into the candidate market that generic salary benchmarking and job evaluation tools can’t provide.

Top talent attraction strategies

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Top talent attraction strategies

We have compiled the top 5 talent attraction strategies used by some of the leading Welsh companies into a handy guide to help your business attract the best technical talent.

Outplacement services

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Outplacement services

We provide support to your employees affected by redundancy, helping them confidently navigate the job market and quickly transition into a new role.

How to help employees return to work from furlough

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How to help employees return to work from furlough

What are the challenges of recalling furloughed employees and how can you ensure a smooth transition when they return to work?

How can succession planning help your business?

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How can succession planning help your business?

Succession plans are essential to disaster-proof your business, but it can also improve staff retention if employees are recognised and promoted.

5 ways to motivate your tech team

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5 ways to motivate your tech team

Keeping your team motivated is vitally important to retain valuable employees. So, what can you do to motivate your tech team? Here we look at 5 top tips.

Team building activities for technology companies

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Team building activities for technology companies

How can you keep your team motivated and improve staff retention? Team building activities can be a fun way to let off steam and boost morale.

How to successfully manage a remote team

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How to successfully manage a remote team

With more employees remote working, knowing how to successfully manage a remote team is vital. Here we share simple strategies to keep your team on track.

Remote team building activities, what are your options?

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Remote team building activities, what are your options?

Just because you’re working remotely doesn’t mean you can’t implement team building activities, it’s about trying new things to keep spirits up.

How to protect your employees working from home

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How to protect your employees working from home

If your staff are now working from home, you need to review your occupational health and safety guidance to ensure their wellbeing is maintained.

Tech leaders’ top tips to manage remote teams effectively

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Tech leaders’ top tips to manage remote teams effectively

We asked tech leaders for their top tips for effectively managing remote teams and this is what they said…

Top 5 tips to help new employees settle in when joining your start-up

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Top 5 tips to help new employees settle in when joining your start-up

What can you do to ensure new starters have a smooth transition into your company?

5 ways SMEs can get the most out of new employees

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5 ways SMEs can get the most out of new employees

For SMEs new hires can have a big impact, it’s important they settle in their role quickly. Here are top 5 tips for getting the most out of your new staff.

Top tips for onboarding employees remotely

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Top tips for onboarding employees remotely

Onboarding remote employees remotely is a new challenge companies are facing. So, how can you get new starters set up and integrated with the team?

Top 10 interview questions for physicists

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Top 10 interview questions for physicists

We asked our clients what interview questions they ask when hiring physicists and compiled the best to help you create a positive interview experience.

35 commonly asked project manager interview questions

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35 commonly asked project manager interview questions

With so many IT project managers available it can be a bit of a lottery. Take the gamble away from your recruitment by asking the right interview questions.

Top engineering interview questions for hiring managers

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Top engineering interview questions for hiring managers

What attributes make a good engineer? What questions can you ask to assess these candidates? Here we highlight some key engineering interview questions.

Interview questions to ask software developers

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Interview questions to ask software developers

You’ve written the job advert; you’ve shortlisted candidates and now it’s time to interview the software developers, but what questions should you ask?

Cyber security interview questions from hiring managers

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Cyber security interview questions from hiring managers

A hiring manager’s guide to cyber security interview questions; what do other managers in the industry ask? We asked our clients to find out.

8 successful software engineering interview questions

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8 successful software engineering interview questions

What questions should you ask software engineers/developers at interview stage? Here we highlight 10 successful software engineering interview questions.

How to interview someone for a job; tips and advice

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How to interview someone for a job; tips and advice

If you’re a hiring manager interviewing candidates, we have you covered with our helpful interview tips and questions to ask a candidate in an interview.

How to conduct an interview; a hiring manager’s guide

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How to conduct an interview; a hiring manager’s guide

An effective job interview benefits you and the candidate. Check out our top 5 tips for conducting an interview along with our interview checklist.

How to write a chemist job description that stands out

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How to write a chemist job description that stands out

A great chemist job description or job ad is about gaining the interest of the ‘right’ scientists, not the ‘most’ scientists. Find out more here.

The dos and don’ts of writing a good software development job description

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The dos and don’ts of writing a good software development job description

A good software development job description is the foundation of any successful hiring strategy. So, what are the main dos and don’ts?

How to write a successful engineering job description

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How to write a successful engineering job description

A thorough engineering job description is the foundation of any successful hiring strategy and can help you attract your dream engineers.

Attract top physicists with the perfect job description

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Attract top physicists with the perfect job description

Are you struggling to attract physicists? There are thousands of competing physics job descriptions and adverts, so how can you stand out from the crowd?

How to write a killer cyber security job description

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How to write a killer cyber security job description

Why is your cyber security job description failing? We discuss how you can encourage more talent to apply for your roles.

How to write an effective job description for STEM hiring

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How to write an effective job description for STEM hiring

A thorough job description is the foundation of any successful hiring strategy. To attract the right candidates, you need to be clear about your requirements.

How are businesses preparing for change post-lockdown?

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How are businesses preparing for change post-lockdown?

Our second COVID-19 survey results are in, we have collated the feedback from employers within our network and compiled this report of our findings.

Penetration tester salaries UK; how much should you pay?

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Penetration tester salaries UK; how much should you pay?

What can you expect to pay for a junior, mid or senior level penetration tester and what certificates might these candidates have? Find out here…

IR35 for employers

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IR35 for employers

As of April 2021, businesses in the private sector will become responsible for assessing the employment status for tax of people they hire on a contractor basis.

How are businesses responding to the challenges of COVID-19?

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How are businesses responding to the challenges of COVID-19?

COVID-19 survey results are in, we have collated the feedback from our clients and employers within our network and compiled this report of our findings.

Information security salaries; governance, risk and compliance

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Information security salaries; governance, risk and compliance

From information security officers to data protection officers and information security managers, what salaries can you expect to pay?

Hiring security engineers but unsure on salary levels?

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Hiring security engineers but unsure on salary levels?

The hiring landscape for security engineers and alike is highly competitive. So, what security engineer salary should you be offering?

SOC analyst salary; what should you be paying?

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SOC analyst salary; what should you be paying?

You don’t want to pay more than you should for a good SOC analyst, but what should you be paying to make sure you’re attracting the right talent?

IT support salaries in South Wales

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IT support salaries in South Wales

Are you paying the market rate for your 1st, 2nd and 3rd line support team? Find out now along with tips on how best to set salary levels from scratch.

7 tips for attracting chemistry graduates

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7 tips for attracting chemistry graduates

Hiring talented chemistry graduates is essential for your company's future success. Discover our 7 tips on how to attract the best graduates.

Software developer vs software engineer; what’s the difference?

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Software developer vs software engineer; what’s the difference?

Is there a difference between a software developer and software engineer when it comes to hiring talent for your team?

5 simple tactics to attract the best engineers

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5 simple tactics to attract the best engineers

Based on our experience of the engineering industry and feedback from candidates we have compiled a list of the 5 best ways to attract top engineers.

Predictions for cyber security in 2020…

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Predictions for cyber security in 2020…

What does 2020 have in store for the cyber security industry? Will the skills shortage increase? We share our thoughts on the latest trends.

Is there a shortage of physicists?

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Is there a shortage of physicists?

Candidates with physics degrees are in high demand and consequently some employers are struggling to find the right talent for their team.

Employee retention; top tips for retaining physicists

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Employee retention; top tips for retaining physicists

Staff turnover costs your business financially and impacts productivity. If you’re struggling to keep talented physicists check out our top retention tips.

IR35 changes; guidance and advice for employers

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IR35 changes; guidance and advice for employers

Are you prepared for the changes to private sector tax legislation in April 2020? If you use technology contractors, you should be preparing for this change...

Are you prepared for IR35?

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Are you prepared for IR35?

Significant legislative changes are coming on the 6th April 2020 and failing to comply will put your business at financial risk...

What does IR35 mean for employers?

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What does IR35 mean for employers?

From 6 April 2020, all public sector authorities and medium and large-sized private sector clients, will be responsible for deciding if the off-payroll working rules (IR35) apply.

Employer advice: How to get ahead of the January recruitment rush

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Employer advice: How to get ahead of the January recruitment rush

The rush for candidates in the new year is like the chaos of the Black Friday sales; it pays to have your hiring strategy organised before Christmas.

Benefits of employing fresh STEM graduates

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Benefits of employing fresh STEM graduates

New STEM graduates often lack work experience and may need extra training initially, however there are many benefits which outweigh this concern.

How to attract the best STEM candidates

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How to attract the best STEM candidates

What do STEM candidates want? Find out how you can stand out from the crowd and attract the best talent in a fiercely competitive market.

Retain your STEM staff in 7 simple steps

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Retain your STEM staff in 7 simple steps

Staff retention in STEM is more important than ever with top talent in high demand, but what can you do to encourage your employees to stick around?

Should technical leaders be sifting through CVs?

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Should technical leaders be sifting through CVs?

Time is money; hiring managers should not be trawling LinkedIn to find software developer candidates. The cost-effective solution is to use a specialist recruiter.

How long should it take to fill a tech vacancy?

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How long should it take to fill a tech vacancy?

It takes 65 days on average to fill a tech vacancy however, the recruitment process really shouldn’t take this long, even for a highly technical role.

The changing face of the South Wales manufacturing sector

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The changing face of the South Wales manufacturing sector

As some heavy manufacturing plants in South Wales are closing their doors manufacturing within the life sciences industry is thriving.

The skills shortage within cyber security

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The skills shortage within cyber security

More than 50% of businesses report a “problematic shortage” of cyber security skills and there is no end in sight, but what is causing this skills shortage?

How to recognise the signs and prevent employee burnout

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How to recognise the signs and prevent employee burnout

Employee burnout – What is it? What are the signs? How can you prevent it? Check out our top 5 employee burnout prevention strategies.

Academia vs industry: Which career path is right for you?

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Academia vs industry: Which career path is right for you?

Are you a life sciences graduate or doctoral student wondering what to do next with your career? Here we look at the pros and cons of academia vs industry.

Tech recruiting: How can hiring managers source top talent directly?

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Tech recruiting: How can hiring managers source top talent directly?

As a hiring manager how can you stay one step ahead in today’s competitive market? Where can you look to source tech talent directly?

Jargon buster, understanding pharmaceutical job ads

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Jargon buster, understanding pharmaceutical job ads

Are you, or soon to be, a recent life science graduate? Here we have a quick rundown of common technical acronyms that come up in pharmaceutical job adverts.

Why use a specialist recruitment agency to find staff

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Why use a specialist recruitment agency to find staff

If you don’t have the necessary resources in-house many hiring managers in your position reach out to a trusted recruitment agency for assistance. Here is why…

Why your job adverts are unsuccessful and what you can do about it

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Why your job adverts are unsuccessful and what you can do about it

Why your job adverts are unsuccessful and what you can do about it, top tips and advice from an experienced recruiter.