skills gap

High wage, high potential, low numbers - How do we attract more young people into tech careers?

High wage, high potential, low numbers – How do we attract more young people into tech careers?

13th December 2017
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It would seem that practically every industry is currently crying out for new blood. Every sector seems to be asking how they get more people…

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Why having a diverse workforce policy could pay dividends for your team

Why having a diverse workforce policy could pay dividends for your team

27th November 2017
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Let’s start by clarifying something. Diversity is not the same thing as equality. Equal opportunities are enshrined in law, and the Equal Opportunities Commission (EOC)…

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Giving prospective talent the right impression – why your screening and checks matter

Giving prospective talent the right impression – Why your screening and checks matter

16th November 2017
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There is a point in the employment process where you need to do the nitty gritty of applicant processing. As an applicant you know that…

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All change as usual – The problems facing IT recruitment companies

All change as usual – The problems facing IT recruitment companies

2nd August 2017
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I suppose if you asked any recruitment company in any sector they would tell of the problems that are specific to their industry. It’s probably…

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How the student becomes the master – Is raw talent a match for experience?

How the student becomes the master – Is raw talent a match for experience?

28th April 2017
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In ‘the old days’ many market towns around the country would have an annual day called a ‘mop fair’ or ‘hiring fair’. Usually, the days…

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Bridging the gap – The continuing skills shortage

28th March 2017
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The IT world is a complex and often difficult one to work in. In our recent blog about the danger of obsolescence in a role,…

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Proactive IT Recruitment Obsolescence

Obsolescence is not a career move – The importance of keeping up with change

12th January 2017
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In the IT arena, change is part of the job. Any time you doubt it for even one second remember the following facts:   The…

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