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Navigating the shifting landscape: software development trends and the talent crunch

Posted August 8, 2024

In an era where digital transformation is no longer optional but imperative, organisations across the globe are grappling with rapidly evolving software development trends. While these trends promise enhanced efficiency, scalability and innovation, they also bring to the forefront a critical challenge: securing and retaining the right talent. Here are five key trends reshaping the […]

Market insight

Navigating the evolving landscape of cyber security: talent trends and challenges

Posted July 29, 2024

In an increasingly digital world, cyber security has become a critical concern for organisations across all sectors. The Global Cybersecurity Outlook 2024 report, published by the World Economic Forum in collaboration with Accenture, provides crucial insights into the current state of cyber security and the challenges that lie ahead. As we delve into these findings, […]

Hiring advice

In the AI era, IT talent is more important than ever before

Posted July 24, 2024

Advancements in AI continue to fuel the long-held fear that the technology will replace human workers. But the opposite is proving itself to be true – far from technology replacing people, generative AI is reshaping roles and creating new ones, demanding new skillsets from IT professionals. Technology’s potential to increase productivity and creativity in the […]

Market insight

The rise of indirect AI skills: Germany’s IT job market prepares for an AI-driven future

Posted July 17, 2024

In the rapidly evolving landscape of information technology, the buzz around artificial intelligence (AI) has reached a fever pitch. However, beneath the surface of this AI enthusiasm lies a more nuanced story – one of indirect AI skills quietly reshaping the job market. This trend is evident in Germany’s IT sector where we’re witnessing a […]

Career advice

How to help recruiters find you on LinkedIn (without your employer knowing)

Posted July 11, 2024

If you’re looking for a new job or you’re open to opportunities, it’s important that you’re easy to find for recruiters who are helping hiring managers to fill new roles. LinkedIn is by far the most popular social network for professionals around the world – now reaching over 1 billion people across 200+ countries. So how […]

Hiring advice

Two thirds of Germany’s employees believe a four-day week won’t work (but mainly because of a worker shortage)

Posted June 6, 2024

Germany is renowned for its strong work ethic and efficient workforce, and over the past months and years has been pioneering a new concept in the world of work: the four-day week. There are many reasons that some of Germany’s employers are considering this shift from the traditional five-day structure, including: Four-day weeks in Germany […]

Hiring advice

The IT job market is tighter than ever. Here’s how employers can stand out from the crowd

Posted April 22, 2024

German businesses are struggling to fill key technology roles. This is a long-standing challenge, and one that shows no sign of abating. Our recent study suggests that as many as two-thirds (66%) of organisations have seen their businesses adversely affected by the IT skills gap. This manifests in everything from the delayed delivery of projects […]

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