The Future of Software Testing and Code Analysis
Today the role of software testers is changing and they are increasingly required to work more closely with developers and to learn more programming.
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Making Job Offers IT Candidates Can’t Refuse
So, you’ve found the perfect Java Developer, Technical Architect or Big Data Analyst, and the candidate has sailed through the interview process. It may feel like the hiring process is over, the critical role has been filled and you can focus elsewhere.
But the timing and approach (rights vs wrongs) to extending the job offer is crucial, particularly in a highly competitive IT jobs market. Handle this crucial next stage poorly and you may start the relationship on the wrong foot or lose the candidate to another opportunity.
Here are some tips:
Learning Lessons from Israel’s Startup Ecosystem
Innovation is by far the most valuable resource for the State of Israel, serving as a national asset crucial to economic prosperity. Strengthening the innovation ecosystem is the mission of the Israel Innovation Authority, which seeks to further develop and support technological innovation in Israel through various support tools.
Cyber Security - The New Threat Landscape
The massive number of new remote workers we now see globally brings with it many security issues. For example, most home networks have only basic security; many home users don’t have strong Wi-Fi passwords and have no protection against unauthorized access.
Richard Wheeler Associates is one of the top 14 Recruitment Agencies in the UK
One of the top recruitment firms in the UK. YES! Richard Wheeler Associates is listed in the Entrepreneur Handbook as one of the top 14 recruitment agencies in the UK & London 2019.
Seed-Stage Funding for UK Startups Falls by Over 80%
There has been an 83% fall in seed-stage investment in UK startups between 23rd March and 17th May 2020 compared to the same period in 2019, according to new research by Plexal and Beauhurst.
Overall UK tech startup funding saw a 50% drop year-on-year during the same period, confirming that, although many startups are struggling to raise funds, seed-stage startups have been the hardest hit.
AI Signposts the Future
For some companies, global shocks have historically brought moments of truth. They can rapidly alter the business landscape and the terms of competition, often in ways that aren’t immediately apparent.
CleanTech Investment is Crucial for a Green Recovery from the Covid-19 Crisis
Figures for the impact of Covid-19 on the clean tech sector already make bleak reading and show the path of destruction in its wake. In the US, unemployment data for March 2020 shows every clean energy sector is being impacted by the economic crisis:
Remote Working: Coronavirus Could Cause a Permanent Shift to Home Working
The Coronavirus pandemic could result in the permanent move to remote working for many people, as companies are forced to encourage home working to slow down the spread of the Covid-19 virus.
After being forced to set-up a home office and get used to using cloud remote working tools, employees will be reluctant to return to commuting to the office 5 days a week and asking if they need to do this. This might be an opportunity for huge change in the way we work.
Covid-19 Update: Richard Wheeler Associates is Open for Business as Usual
As the UK enters its fourth week of the Coronavirus lockdown, Richard Wheeler Associates is still fully open for business as usual.
RWA has operated a remote working policy for many years, which means we are set-up for and used to working from home. Luckily, the lockdown has not presented any major challenges to the way we work.