Author: Steph

Let’s be honest, the IT job market has cooled in 2025, particularly in the latter part of the year. Hiring freezes, delayed projects, and tighter budgets … Read More

In IT, top performers aren’t just the ones who fix issues faster or write flawless code — they’re the people who innovate, inspire, and keep operations … Read More

When it comes to hiring in IT, job titles might seem like the least of your worries. After all, surely what matters most is the role … Read More

Let’s be honest: hiring in the IT industry isn’t easy. The market is competitive, good people don’t hang around for long, and if you’re hiring managers … Read More

If you’ve ever written a job description and thought, “Well, no one’s going to tick every box, but let’s shoot for the stars,” then you’ll know … Read More

I heard a familiar story this week when I enquired with a candidate why they were looking to leave their IT job.  “It was mis-sold to … Read More

I’ve been intending to write an article about comfort zones recently, but I’ve been struggling with writer’s block.  So today, with a bit of time on … Read More

In the current recruitment marketplace, there is a great deal of competition for the best candidates, which means that if you have managed to get one … Read More

If you have tried to recruit software developers for your team at any time since about 2015 you’ll know how difficult it can be.  It’s been … Read More