News

News

  • October Jobs Report – Tech sector jobs decline

    Doom and gloom or the bottoming of the curve?

  • Common mistakes companies make during a hiring freeze! 

    When the market stalls and recruitment activity is less focussed often companies make some key mistakes that hurt their ability to hire in the future.

  • 5 free ways to boost staff morale whilst in cost cutting mode 

    Recent jobs reports over August and September 2024 have shown evidence that companies are cutting costs and showing caution.

  • Permanent staff appointments post further decline and salary growth falls again as labour market continues to soften.

    The KPMG/REC Report on Jobs is unique in providing the most comprehensive guide to the UK labour market, drawing on original survey data provided by recruitment consultancies and employers to provide an indication each month of labour market trends.

  • Work experience in Photonics – what can we learn?

    Week 2 work experience: ST Microelectronics

  • Work experience in the Photonics Industry – Adam’s story

    In spring of 2024 a 5th year student from Trinity Academy Edinburgh approached me to see if I could help him secure some work experience.

  • What companies should still do (and do more of) when they are cost cutting

    I have recruited into the Deep Tech sector for 25 years now and one thing I have learned is that tightening of the belts and cost cutting happens every now and then.

  • August jobs report, Steep fall in permanent Tech Sector placements signalled.

    The KPMG/REC Report on Jobs is unique in providing the most comprehensive guide to the UK labour market, drawing on original survey data provided by recruitment consultancies and employers to provide an indication each month of labour market trends.

  • Beyond the Title: The Unseen Impact of Technical Leaders in Deep Tech

    What is a technical leader and why are we so fascinated by them?

  • Mastering the Recruitment Process: How Expert Recruiters Navigate Complex Challenges for Success

    The Key to a Smooth Hiring Journey

  • Unlocking Success: The Critical Role of Skilled Project Managers in Driving Client Growth and Efficiency

    Why our ability to find great project and programme managers is of vital importance to our clients success and growth.

  • Navigating Opportunities and Challenges in the UK’s Deep Tech Sector

    From my conversations with people in the industry there is a feeling that things are looking up.

  • How Start-Ups Can Attract Top Talent by Demonstrating Stability and Security

    Often when I recruit for start-ups or early-stage companies one of the significant challenges they face is assuring candidates that they will be able to provide stability.

  • Staff appointments continue to fall whilst pay rates continue to rise, albeit at slower rates

    The KPMG/REC Report on Jobs is unique in providing the most comprehensive guide to the UK labour market, drawing on original survey data provided by recruitment consultancies and employers to provide an indication each month of labour market trends.

  • Scotland’s potential to be of lasting significance to the global Photonics industry

  • Challenges for the Photonics industry in Scotland

  • Celebrating 30 years of Photonics Scotland

    Celebrating 30 years of Photonics Scotland

  • Jobs report for April shows more subdued downturn but candidate shortages remain significant

    Rapid decline in permanent candidate availability, Vacancies fall at a softer rate, Salary inflation quickens