The array of tech events aimed at CIOs seems to get more and more overwhelming every year. You could easily spend all your time (and cash) attending one every weekend for the rest of 2018 and still feel as if you’re missing out. Whether you’re looking to catch up with the latest trends in your sector, actively network for new clients, hunt for a new job opportunity or simply...

Many senior IT executives find it uncomfortable to negotiate a salary, especially during a face to face interview. This means that candidates can focus too hard on selling themselves during an interview for a much-desired position, eventually accepting a low starting salary if they’ve gone in unprepared. We are happy to discuss your salary expectations and also discuss this ...

The deadline for GDPR implementation is approaching fast. By 25th May 2018, all UK and European businesses will have to ensure they’re compliant with the new raft of EU data protection legislation, or risk fines of up to 4 percent of annual turnover, or up to a €20 million fine. The rules come into force before Brexit, and will be replaced by the very similar Data Protection...

Organisations large and small are proudly embracing what they often call ‘new ways of working.’ Job seekers need to be aware, however, that some companies are much more clued up than others when it comes to accurately describing their specific approach. The terms ‘flexible’ and ‘agile’ are two terms you’ll see used all over company descriptions, especially in the tech indust...

Interviewing for high level IT positions is an undeniably nerve wracking experience. The (often lengthy) process can make even the strongest candidate feel vulnerable and exposed – an especially daunting prospect for those of you who feel more comfortable behind a monitor than in person. While you obviously can’t control every aspect of the experience, getting to grips with ...

The digital skills shortage remains a critical concern for UK businesses of all sizes. As tech skills become ever more indispensable, with 84 percent of firms acknowledging that they need digitally adept staff more now than two years ago, according to a survey by the British Chamber of Commerce. These shortfalls are having considerable impact on businesses’ productivity and ...

The UK HealthTech sector is positively burgeoning. Back in 2014, Former London mayor Boris Johnson launched Medcity – a joint venture bringing together King’s College London, Oxford, UCL, Imperial and Cambridge universities to create a new cluster of British activity in the sector. His successor, Sadiq Khan, kept up the momentum, backing the £1.7 million Digital Health Londo...

The vast majority of CTOs are in their element when solving technical problems or wading through complex algorithms and beautifully indexed code. But as any experienced IT recruiter will tell you, many of the sharpest technical minds tend to find other parts of the job – speaking in public, clearly communicating their vision, managing clashing personalities in a team – much ...

The Smart Speaker market has absolutely exploded in the last couple of years. While the original kid on the block, the Amazon Echo, remains a strong player as well as the most familiar name, its main big tech rivals have also been quick to get in on the action. With such an increasingly crowded market and range of features that can send even the tech-savviest head into a spi...

The vast majority of CTOs have been involved in at least one torturous IT project. The larger the project, the more potential for mismanagement, meaning big projects all too often run over budget, sail past crucial deadlines and cause huge stress to all involved. We’ve identified five of the most common mistakes made by IT project managers under pressure, and key advice on h...