
Trick or Treat? Don’t Let Your Next IT Hire Be a Scary One
Halloween is all great fun, until you’re the one left with the trick instead of the treat. The...

Halloween is all great fun, until you’re the one left with the trick instead of the treat. The...
The Resignation Spike: Why Knee-Jerk Re-Hiring Costs You More (And How to Pivot)
The Resignation Spike: Why Knee-Jerk Re-Hiring Costs You More (And How to Pivot)
The Resignation Spike: Why Knee-Jerk Re-Hiring Costs You More (And How to Pivot)
Permanent placements across the UK rose in August for the first time in nearly four years — a genuinely significant shift after a prolonged downturn in hiring.
AI adoption is no longer the differentiator. The real advantage now lies in finding people who deliver genuine value with it, while staying distinctly individual. James Toovey explains why character fit, not just skills fit, is what creates longevity in an ever-changing technical world.
August 2026 Market Analysis—Is the AI Bubble About to Burst—Or Are We Just Finally Getting Pragmatic?
August 2026 Market Analysis—Is the AI Bubble About to Burst—Or Are We Just Finally Getting Pragmatic?
UK business confidence is building heading into the second half of 2026, and that’s good news for IT and Tech hiring. Here’s what improving trading conditions mean for stalled tech projects and where interim talent fits in.
Lean IT teams are feeling the squeeze of summer leave and mounting project deadlines. Combined with upcoming shifts in unfair dismissal protection laws, rushing a permanent hire right now carries immense risk. Discover why bringing in an interim contractor isn’t just a stopgap this summer—it’s the smartest strategic play for operational stability.