Recruiting Future Podcast: How Quiet Hiring Can Tackle the UK Tech Skills Shortage
I was lucky enough to be given the chance to talk about “quiet hiring” on the Recruiting Future podcast by Matt Alder. Here is a summary of what we discussed and links to some of the case studies and tools.
Spring Budget Update: Why the £100 Million Turing Investment Might Be in Vain
In my most recent blog I talked about how the UK Government missed an open goal by repealing IR35 reform. It seems like most people agree with me that IR35 reform should have been repealed.
Avoid Misclassification: Leveraging Outcome-Based SOW to Retain 1099 Contractors
In our last blog we talked about how large enterprises can stay compliant in the UK with the IR35 reform which is here to stay. In the USA, there is also a similar challenge to hiring independent workers compliantly. There is a solution which we will explore in more detail here.
Why CIOs with Large Teams Should Consider Piloting an Internal Talent Marketplace in 2024
In 2024 job satisfaction, employee engagement, and retention are more critical than ever especially with budget cuts and headcount freezes being commonplace. Chief Information Officers (CIOs) overseeing teams of 300 or more have a unique opportunity to revolutionise their approach to talent management. An Internal Talent Marketplace (ITM) is not just a tool; it’s a […]
Quiet Hiring: A Potential Solution to Burnout and Skills Shortages in the UK Tech Industry
Recent statistics from a Gigged.AI report and Gartner research highlight a pressing issue: The UK technology industry is facing unprecedented levels of burnout and skills shortages
The Future of Recruitment (Part 3): The Rise of the Superapp
The Future of Recruitment: Discover how X Corp, under Elon Musk’s leadership, has shaken up the tech industry by acquiring San Francisco-based talent platform, Laskie. With roots tracing back to a $6 million seed round in 2021, Laskie’s innovative approach to job-matching is set to revolutionise recruitment, mirroring Uber’s impact on transportation
From Fulltimer to Freelance Consultant
The first time I heard of ‘freelancing’ was in the early days of my career when working at an agency in London. I was interested in the ‘day rate’ world of work.
How to Become Self-Employed and Leave the 9–5 Behind
Do you dream of quitting your day job, sailing off into a glorious world of freedom and flexibility, and become self-employed instead? You’re not alone.
Talent Acquisition Glossary: The Key Terms to Know
In 2022, it is difficult to keep on track of all the talent acquisitions terms being used. Some are new and some are old. You will have no doubt seen terms such as ATS, VMS, SOW, MSP and PSL’s to name a few.
Unleashing the Potential of the Internal Talent Marketplace: A Game Changer for the Future of Work
In an era characterised by rapid changes and digital transformations, businesses in the UK are adapting to meet new challenges and seize emerging opportunities. One significant development that has been spotlighted recently in Gartner’s Hype Cycle for Emerging Technologies is the concept of the Internal Talent Marketplace
