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4 Things Our Clients & Candidates LOVE About RedCat This Valentine’s Day

Genuine Consultancy Services: Nurturing Relationships through Tailored Advice - At RedCat, we’re not just recruiters; we’re consultants invested in the success of our clients and [...]

15 Apr 2021

Why corporate social responsibility is good for recruitment

There’s a clear direct link between commitment to corporate social responsibility and improved recruitment.

08 Mar 2021

IR35: A business guide

A big change is afoot in the contractor market in the UK. New rules — known as IR35 — mean that some businesses which currently use contractors will have to decide their status and whether they need to become full-time staff.

05 Mar 2021

Is hybrid working the new remote work?

Enforced remote working has not been easy, but it’s been proved beyond all doubt that it’s possible, and many millions of employees don’t want to go back to the way things were.

24 Feb 2021

UK Covid update: the roadmap and job figures

As the covid-19 pandemic rolls on, the UK is beginning to see signs of hope. Most significantly, Boris Johnson has announced the UK’s plan out of lockdown.

25 Jan 2021

Brexit and tech hiring: what’s the reality?

Ever since the idea of Brexit surfaced in the UK, one of its major criticisms has been that it will make hiring in the technology [...]

22 Jun 2020

7 steps to make your workplace better for LGBTQ+ staff

Pride Month is an important time to take stock of how you approach LGBTQ+ issues in your workplace. Here are seven steps you can take to make your company a good place for LGBTQ+ staff to work.

16 Jun 2020

Back to the workplace: Reopening your office

We’ve collated some of the best tips on how to re-open your office safely, productively and efficiently.

16 Jun 2020

Will covid-19 lead to a boom in contract recruitment?

But coronavirus has changed one thing about technology and digital recruitment – it’s caused a very sharp and swift pivot towards contract recruitment.

05 Jun 2020

Insights into the Stack Overflow 2020 Developer Survey

Hello everyone, welcome to more of my words. This time round, I’m taking a deep dive into the Stack Overflow 2020 Developer survey.

12 May 2020

The effects of the covid-19 IR35 delay on tech contractors

The UK government’s controversial changes to contractor laws – known as IR35 – is causing a saga that seems set to keep going for years to come.

14 Apr 2020

Your Personal Brand:
Network like a recruiter

Finding a job amid coronavirus is obviously, a difficult time for all involved and it's likely to remain difficult while the world recovers from the effects of the coronavirus pandemic. However, there are some ways to get ahead.

23 Mar 2020

What the IR35 delay means for digital workers and businesses

The coronavirus pandemic has changed everything - both for businesses and individuals. As well as the obvious health implications and risks, it also brings with it a wealth of economic issues, and there are fears that many more will lose their jobs alongside the already-growing unemployed.

30 Jan 2020

What developers are thinking about in 2020

There’s a lot of developers out there, with a lot of different skillsets, wants and needs, and companies also have a diverse and sometimes very specific set of needs - so it’s important for us to look at the market and research and see what developers’ priorities are.

26 Apr 2019

Stack Overflow Developer Survey 2019: From a consultants perspective

I’ve had a read over of the annual Stack Overflow Developer Survey – the ‘largest and most comprehensive survey of people who code around the world’.

23 Apr 2019

The skills gap-gap: what does cybersecurity really need?

I recently took to LinkedIn to air my views on one of the most talked-about topics in the world of tech: the cybersecurity skills gap.

08 Mar 2019

IR35: what it means for job market post-Covid-19

New IR35 tax rules for contractors in the UK are likely to have a big effect on the tech job market, both on the business and contractor side.

22 Jan 2019

The Future of AI and Diversity in Recruitment

AI could prove to be a force for good in terms of improving diversity, inclusivity and employee engagement.

15 Jan 2019

Effective Diversity Hiring Boosts Innovation, Engagement and Profit

- - In 2019, there is perhaps no more important issue for companies’ recruiting strategies than diversity and inclusion. The conversation about the [...]

30 Nov 2018

Salaries: The tech talent market in the UK and Ireland

Earlier this year, Computer Weekly released its annual salary survey for those working in technology in the UK and Ireland. As Redcat has recently produced an infographic illustrating some statistics of the Front-End Development market, alongside consultant Jack Prior’s commentary, now seems like as good a time as any to discuss tech salaries in the UK.

13 Nov 2018

Front-End Development Market Overview | INFOGRAPHIC

At RedCat, we think it’s important to give both the candidates and clients we work with a genuine overview of the market. I know everyone says ‘oh we can tell you exactly what’s going on out there’, well in this case, the proof is in the pudding.

01 Nov 2018

Diversity in Tech: Making Tech A More Diverse Place

Earlier this week, chipmaking giant Intel released its diversity report for 2018, where it found that it had hit its target, two years early.

26 Oct 2018

Why i can’t help you with visa sponsorship, even if i wanted to

Every week I (and I’m sure most other agency recruiters) will get 10’s of messages and reach outs from people looking for a job in the UK but are coming from a location which requires them to get a tier 2 sponsorship visa.

09 May 2018

Introducing our new contract division

RedCat Digital have offered both contract and permanent recruitment services into the digital industry for many years now, 18 to be precise. And now, we [...]

08 Feb 2018

Recruitment: Is it all about the money?

Seven years into recruitment, and it’s clear that recruiters motivators have changed considerably since when I started. I worked within rec2rec a few years ago, [...]

22 Jan 2018

Labour and Skills Shortages Likely to be the Biggest Challenge that Firms Face this Year.

Labour and skills shortages were likely to be the biggest challenge that firms face this year; here's how RedCat Digital can help.

07 Dec 2017

Recruitment at Christmas Time in Content Marketing

During the festive season, it's all go at RedCat Digital, especially with Team Content and Editorial who see no signs of slowing down in the run-up to Xmas

05 Dec 2017

“Artificial Intelligence will kill off recruiters!” – C’mon lets be real about this…..

Will AI be the death of recruiters? Andy Driver, Senior Consultant - Big Data Analytics, looks at this in the context of different levels of seniority.

22 Nov 2017

Stuttering my way through sales

Don't let your stutter hold you back. Freddy, Consultant - Contract UX and Design, tells us how he hits back and holds his head high in a sales environment.

02 Nov 2017

RedCat Digital’s Content Community

Whether you're fresh out of uni or have experienced working in content and editorial, here's the place to share ideas & be part of a social community

28 Sep 2017

Why Does Salary Fluctuate so Much for the Same Role in Content?

Job titles within content and editorial might be very similar but salary can greatly vary depending on content output, experience and industry.

29 Aug 2017

Why Do So Many Companies Get the Interview Process Wrong for Devs?

From different stages to technical tasks, Jack talks about the interview process from developers and gives his insight into the best practice

16 Aug 2017

Freelance Vs Permanent – Who Wins?

Toby Boggans has spoken to Senior Digital Project Director, Alma Becirovic to find out the pros and cons of working Freelance contract and permanent.

26 Jul 2017

13 Years at RedCat: Neil Rogers, Head of Content and Editorial Recruitment

Neil has been with RedCat for 13 years! He's shared with us the lessons he's learned and the rules you need to follow to be a successful recruiter.

22 Jun 2017

Why Wouldn’t You Change Your Recruitment Sector?

3 years ago Sarah changed recruitment sectors and she's never looked back; Change has brought new opportunities and given the role a new lease of life.

08 Jun 2017

Does a Data Scientist need a PhD?

Our senior big data consultant asks Billy Wong, Lead Data Scientist at TES Global, if a PhD is really necessary for a data scientist.

06 Jun 2017

Things I’ve Learnt from Being on LinkedIn All Day, Every Day – Part 1

From sourcing professional football players to having the most connections, here are the weird and wonderful posts Jack has found on LinkedIn.

01 Jun 2017

Counter Offered? You May Want to Read This…

Accepting a counter offer from your current company might be tempting but it's essential that you consider these things before making a decision.

18 May 2017

Is There a Right Way to Interview Data Science Professionals?

Callum Reilly, our Big data Analytics consultant talks about the problems of how to optimise the interview process for clients and candidates in this sector.

27 Apr 2017

Stack Overflow’s 2017 Developer Ecosystem from a Recruiter’s Perspective

Back with a second blog this week, our Front End Developer Recruiter writes about hiring techies using Stack Overflow’s 2017 survey results.

26 Apr 2017

Are Marketing Qualifications Still Necessary?

Guest writer Danny Jack, Head of Marketing and Corporate Communications at TradeRive, gives RedCat his opinion on the need for marketing qualifications in the digital age.

25 Apr 2017

This is Like a Blog Post, but Like, Uber for Blog Posts

"If you have to use another company’s approach to explain your own, is your idea really unique enough?", Jack Prior, this article, 2017

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