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Life As A Recruitment Consultant: Q&A With Katie Dark

If you’re considering getting into recruitment, read Katie’s experiences of life as a recruitment consultant and her tips for new recruiter.

By Maddie O'Leary
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How To Handle An Employee Who Wants To Leave

Hearing that an employee wants to leave can make a manager spiral. Instead of trying to address the employee's issues and learn from them, some managers take it personally. These top tips set out how a manager should handle the process.

By Matt Collingwood
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VIQU’s Green Journey Continues

With VIQU's 3 year green pledge coming to a close at the end of 2024, it's time for the next update in how we are planning to support our chosen sustainable development goals in the future.

By Matt Collingwood
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A Guide To Building Effective Hiring Process Steps

Constantly taking the time to assess, review and improve your hiring process steps could be the key to accessing, attracting and securing the great talent your business needs.

By Dan Freeman
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Should I Use The Linkedin Green Banner To Show I’m “Open To Work”?

The LinkedIn green banner can be a great tool for candidates who are struggling to find work. Yet, with articles on the feature being “desperate”, is it a good option?

By Katie Dark
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Question Time With IT Contractor Sam Akinola
Question Time With IT Contractor Sam Akinola

After his question caused a stir on BBC's Question Time, VIQU's MD Matt Collingwood spoke with IT contractor Sam Akinola about how IR35 is impacting his business and the wider IT contracting community.

By Matt Collingwood
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Are Return To The Office Demands Killing The Growth Of Women In Tech?

Within the tech sector, we’re seeing growth in the number of women in tech roles. However, could the return to work mandates slow down this progress?

By Melinda Queck
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Tech Talent Acquisition Challenges: Top 11 Tips To Secure Great Tech Talent

Are you having issues with your tech talent acquisition? With 9 in 10 industry leaders struggling to find great tech talent, improve your processes with these 11 tips!

By Adam Smith
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How IT Departments Play A Vital Role In ESG

IT departments play a crucial role in an organisation’s ability to track, improve and analyse their actions their ESG framework.

By Matt Collingwood
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Are Recruitment Agencies Regulated?

"Are recruitment agencies regulated?" is a question we hear a lot. Legislation and a government inspectorate, as well as professional bodies, set industry standards and catch rogue agencies.

By Mike McEvoy
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