We’ve all heard the advice about using genuinely random and unique passwords for each of our logins. It’s now considered such received wisdom that most IT professionals follow to it the letter, often with the help of some form of password management software which requires only one ‘master’ password to access all the rest.  But in the world of password management software, a...

For many IT professionals, the summer holidays are as much a chance to catch up on the latest tech read as well as a well-deserved break from office highs and lows. From historical accounts to readable analyses of future trends, we’ve found the most incisive books for those looking to feed their minds while relaxing poolside… Marc Benioff - "Behind the Cloud" Behind The Clou...

While it seems to be ever more widely acknowledged that there’s an urgent need to encourage more women to climb the tech career ladder, it’s also becoming apparent that these are much easier issues to question than to solve. The proportion of women in the industry’s top jobs is still, by any measure, abysmal. In fact, the proportion of women in technology management roles ov...

For many IT professionals, the move into project management is a natural next step on the ladder. If you’ve come from a purely technical role, though, the move can be a daunting one, especially if you’ve not had any formal training. With that in mind, we’ve come up with five essential skills for those of you managing a project for the first time:   Brush up on the basics The...

With nearly 14 percent of the UK workforce now doing their jobs from home, IT professionals who work remotely are fast becoming the norm. When done effectively, more and more employers are realising the very real increases in productivity that can result from stepping out of the traditional office environment. Even the most driven can find it a challenge to keep home working...

London-based IT recruitment firm, Clement May are proud to announce the strengthening of their recruitment partnership with long-standing client, British American Tobacco plc through the establishment of an outsourced contract recruitment model. British American Tobacco plc took the decision to introduce a full-time on-site Client Service Director (provided by Clement May) i...

The range of online resources aimed at CIOs is getting larger by the month. Whether you’re looking for up-to-date news articles to skim read, in-depth features about the cloud or reports from data scientists, or more personal insights from top industry professionals, we’ve found the most incisive resources on the web.   SearchCIO.com Targeted specifically at enterprise CIOs,...

Chairing meetings effectively can make the difference between a rambling, off-topic conversation which makes everyone itch to be back at their desk (we’ve all been there), and a positive, productive use of every colleague’s time. Top companies – from SMEs to the largest Fortune 500 organisations – have spent years experimenting with innovative and inspiring rules for chairin...

From Apple Watches and Sony Smart Eyeglass to Fitbit and Oculus RIft, wearables have been steadily growing in popularity in the consumer world over the last few years. Many wearable tech companies, though, are starting to realise the huge potential of these connected devices in the business context. As increasing numbers of ever-more sophisticated wearables – designed for of...

Increased flexibility and a better work/life balance are two of the main reasons many independent IT contractors choose to work for themselves. If a growing family is on your horizon, you’ll want to be armed with all the up-to-date info about what maternity and/or paternity packages you can expect to receive. Whether you’re self-employed or work for an umbrella organisation,...