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Bank of England increases IT spending amid criticism

Wed, 27th Mar 2024
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The Bank of England's IT spending has surged by 12% to £98.8m, eliciting criticism amid rising expenses on tech salaries and bonus payouts.
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Blame culture jeopardising essential business operations

Thu, 21st Mar 2024
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Unhealthy blame culture between IT teams and third-party providers is putting essential business services at risk, reveals Dynatrace.
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Deputy & Express Employment partnership systemise shift work

Thu, 21st Mar 2024
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Deputy and Express Employment Professionals forge a strategic partnership, forecasted to improve work experiences for shift workers worldwide.
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Half of firms struggling to hire cybersecurity experts

Wed, 13th Mar 2024
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Nearly half of global companies take over six months to employ a qualified cybersecurity professional, a Kaspersky study reveals.
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Service Leadership unveils key IT provider pay report findings

Wed, 13th Mar 2024
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Service Leadership reveals key insight into IT solution provider pay, showcasing data from top performers and predicting future compensation trends.
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IWD 2024: Businesses urged to retain women in leadership roles

Thu, 7th Mar 2024
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Businesses urged to implement key practices to bolster and retain women in leadership roles amid persistent gender barriers.
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IWD 2024: Pay & promotion perceptions differ across workplaces

Wed, 6th Mar 2024
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New research reveals significant discrepancy in perception of equality in UK workplaces, with 79% of men believing pay and promotion is equal.
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UK pay rises to slow amid economic uncertainty, warns CIPD

Tue, 13th Feb 2024
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Amid economic jitters, the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) forecasts a noteworthy fall in UK salary increments from 5% to 4% this year, despite reviving business confidence.
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Workers & employers differ in 2024 business growth optimism

Fri, 9th Feb 2024
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UK workers' confidence in business growth dampened by cost of living pressures, with 72% optimistic for 2024, compared to 89% of employers.
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UK tech SMEs investing in young talent despite tough economy

Wed, 7th Feb 2024
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Despite financial challenges, 69% of UK tech SMEs invest in young talent via low-cost recruitment, showing optimism and resilience.
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Bank of England Governor refutes AI job loss fears

Wed, 7th Feb 2024
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Bank of England Governor, Andrew Bailey, defies cynicism surrounding AI, predicting AI's potential for job creation and efficiency over elimination in the UK economy.
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VerifyMy appoints Lina Ghazal to lead regulatory & public affairs

Tue, 30th Jan 2024
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Online safety tech leader VerifyMy appoints Lina Ghazal, former Ofcom and Meta policy veteran, to head Regulatory and Public Affairs.
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Mass UK job shifts predicted due to work stress in 2024

Tue, 23rd Jan 2024
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Elevated work stress levels amongst UK employees may drive a significant job market shift from 2024, a new report has found.
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Chief Justice anticipates significant AI impact on law

Wed, 3rd Jan 2024
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Supreme Court Chief Justice, John Roberts, urges careful implementation and underscoring the irreplaceable values of human judgement.
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Code Institute calls for increased skills bootcamp funding

Thu, 30th Nov 2023
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Code Institute CEO, Jim Cassidy, calls for increased funding for skills bootcamps to address job market changes amid AI rise.
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Gartner predicts key trends in M&A landscape through 2024

Fri, 24th Nov 2023
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Gartner outlines key trends in the M&A landscape, driving focus on tech opportunities, AI adoption and regulatory complexities.
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Pentest People ranks 27th in Fast Growth 50 Index for Northern England

Tue, 14th Nov 2023
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Cybersecurity firm Pentest People secures 27th spot in Fast Growth 50 Index, boosting the Northern England economy.
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New study shines spotlight on UK's digital skills gap

Tue, 7th Nov 2023
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A ServiceNow study reveals a substantial digital skills gap in the UK, with education not preparing the majority for an AI era.
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Simul8 partners with WoodGreen to improve employment services in Toronto

Tue, 31st Oct 2023
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Glasgow social service agency partners with Simul8 to enhance its Employment Services program in preparation for Ontario's Employment Services Transformation.
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A third of enterprises have hired an employee they've never met

Wed, 18th Oct 2023
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A third of large enterprises admit they struggle to hire high-value knowledge workers that will drive forward their global expansion plans.