Read interesting blogs on essential topics as part of the Langley James blog.
For candidates, we share insights on how to create the best CV and prepare for the perfect IT interview, among other things.
For companies looking to recruit in IT, learn more about IT recruitment trends, market insight and more.
The True Cost of a Bad Hire in IT and How to Avoid It
Hiring the wrong person for an IT position can be costly in more ways than one, and the consequences can last for months or even years. In this blog, we’ll explore the true cost of a bad hire in IT, and offer some tips for avoiding this common pitfall.
The Open Communication Concept
It’s the beginning of a new year and time for a fresh start! Now is the time to revitalize the office and give your employees the boost they need. Increase motivation and satisfaction by creating open, two-way conversations and get your employees talking about their targets goals for the year.
Recruitment Agency vs Direct Hiring
We are in the middle of a long and sustained talent crisis. Candidate availability is decreasing by the day, and job vacancies continue to rise. Albeit at a slightly slower rate over the last few months. But the success of your business depends on your team. The people you hire have a direct impact on your success. So, when it comes to your next vacancy, you may be asking which is best for you – recruitment agency vs direct hiring.
How to Create Employee Loyalty
Employees are becoming the competitive advantage for business in the modern world. Bad employees can cause a business to fail; mediocre employees can cause a business to break even. Good employees can make even a so-so business soar.
Two Simple Ways to Help Overcome the Challenges of the IT Skills Shortage
It is clear that CIO’s are operating in an extremely challenging environment and the role has never been more important than it is right now. IT has a crucial role to play in the UK’s continued growth and with the worst of the budget cuts now behind most IT departments, the focus again is on the IT skills shortage.
Christmas Present: Some End of Year Statistics
As we get closer to the end of the year, and 2025 is almost within sight, it’s a great time to...
The Crucial Role of Communication Skills in High-Performing IT Teams
Effective communication plays a crucial role in the success of IT professionals. It enhances collaboration, facilitates problem-solving, bridges gaps between technical and non-technical stakeholders, and contributes to overall job performance.
Are Your Technical Tests Inhibiting Your IT Recruitment?
Technical tests are often used in IT recruitment. Technical testing can provide a far greater insight into how the potential employee will perform in your role. But are your tests preventing you from securing great candidates?
Should you Recruit Before Christmas?
Should you recruit before Christmas? It’s a question no doubt on a lot of hiring managers minds right now. Do you wait until the New Year? Or do you go out to market now? Which is more likely to give you the best IT candidates?
Hit the ground running with your January recruiting
January will be a time for renewed recruitment efforts as businesses look to build...