It won't be much of a surprise to women in the technology industry that when it comes to gender equality, the split skews in favour of men. In the U.S., McKinsey figures say that men still hold 75% of U.S. tech jobs and are on the receiving end of salary offers that are 3% higher than women.
07.03.2023
Despite a forecasted recession, it’s clear that last year’s drought of talent will continue to frustrate UK employers’ attempts to expand or fill critical skills gaps in their workforce over the course of 2023. With unemployment rates at historic lows of 3.7% and job vacancies still at historic highs, the UK’s problematic labour market is here to stay.
02.03.2023
As part of our quick fire questions series – or QFQs – we spoke to Chris Priebe, CEO of Zelt about onboarding employees, consolidating silos and taking on the incumbent solution providers.
28.02.2023
Malt - the digital freelancing marketplace - has already gained the trust of more than 450,000 freelancers and 50,000 clients. With the acquisition of Comatch in 2022, they became a leading European marketplace for both tech, digital and creative talents as well as independent management consultants, interim managers and industry experts.
28.02.2023
As part of our quick fire questions series – or QFQs – we spoke to Hanna Asmussen, cofounder and CEO of Localyze about the pains of relocating, helping decision makers to better serve their current and future employees and how to reach inbox 0.
24.02.2023
Flexible working is now a common practice in many firms and is being adopted increasingly quickly as workplaces shift to a working culture that suits the needs of their employees.
22.02.2023
Culture in a workplace dictates the effectiveness of the work produced. Positive relationships between senior managers and employees are essential to a well functioning company. Poor communication can signify a company in decline; one that does not have the means or the confidence to rectify internal issues and create a happier workspace.
21.02.2023
Whether you’re a victim of the recent onslaught of tech layoffs or are looking for a new opportunity in your current field, looking for a new job can be a time-consuming and insecurity-inducing experience.
21.02.2023
At Maddyness, we have recently launched our job board to connect the right people with the right roles. As part of our commitment to shed some light on what these roles mean, we’re diving into the responsibilities, strategic importance and talent-profiles attached to them. This week, we look into the diversity, equality and inclusion officer.
16.02.2023
Remote working has become the norm, with many jobs advertising this as a benefit. However, what about the benefits of working from the office? While the flexibility of working from home can be attractive to your employees from the outset, it can often have pitfalls further in. From the lack of socialising to simply struggling with online tech support, there are many reasons your employees might actually prefer and benefit from working in the office.
15.02.2023
Team building activities are the perfect solution when you want to get your entire team together to boost company morale.
15.02.2023
In a first of its kind report from Proud Ventures, data reveals that 75% of LGBTQ+ founders don't reveal either their sexuality or gender identity in the workplace, highlighting the scale of the problem.
08.02.2023
Work can be satisfying and fulfilling, but persistent inequalities prevent many people from achieving their full potential and enjoying the same benefits and opportunities as their peers.
07.02.2023
Despite recent headlines, the UK’s tech sector remains robust. In 2022 alone, UK-based tech companies raised near-record levels of funding (£24B), and received more venture capital investment than any other European country.
07.02.2023