The Hidden Strain in IT Contracting and How Teams Can Respond
The UK IT contracting market in 2025 is cautiously recovering, though demand varies across sectors. Areas like cloud, data, DevOps, and cybersecuri...
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contractor market Read moreWhy Top Contractors Are Now Avoiding ‘Unlimited Remote’ Roles
Remote work has become the default for many, yet the most sought-after contractors are increasingly cautious about fully remote positions. On paper...
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AI Read moreWhy AI Alone Can’t Tell You Who Will Deliver
Even the most skilled candidates on paper can underperform if they are not the right fit for your project. AI is increasingly part of the vetting p...
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IT Recruitment Read moreWhat Happens When a Contractor Walks Out Mid-Project: How to Recover Without Losing Momentum
When a contractor leaves in the middle of a critical project, progress can grind to a halt. Deadlines slip, teams scramble to fill gaps, and pressu...
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IT Recruitment Read moreSkills Clients Think They Need vs Skills They Actually Need: Lessons from Failed Contract Hires
Hiring a contractor can seem straightforward. You define a role, post a job spec, and expect the right person to step in. In reality, the process i...
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IT Recruitment Read moreContractor Ghosting: Why It’s Becoming a Two-Way Street
Ghosting is no longer just a contractor problem. In the UK market, clients also go silent, leaving conversations, negotiations or approvals hanging...
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IR35 Read moreIR35 Optimisation: How Contractors Stay Compliant Without Losing Earnings
IR35 can feel like a roadblock. One moment you are thriving on a high-profile contract. The next you hear that your engagement is inside IR35 and s...
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contractor market Read moreThe Rise of Micro-Contracting: Why UK Companies Are Turning to 10 to 50 Hour Specialists
You know the moment well. A release is slipping, a cloud bill has climbed again or an integration has stopped working for reasons no one can quite ...
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Project Delivery Read moreCracking the Code: Why IT Projects Fail and How Delivery Leaders Are Winning in 2025
Despite new tools, delivery frameworks, and decades of lessons learned, IT project failure remains stubbornly high in 2025. According to recent ind...
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it contractors Read moreWhy Contract Hiring Is Growing and How to Win the Best in Q4
A clear hiring trend is emerging: UK businesses are pivoting back to contract talent, especially for high-stakes technology projects. While permane...
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video shortlists Read moreWhy the First 36 Hours Matter: The New Pace of IT Contractor Hiring
Hiring the right IT contractor isn’t just about skill, it’s about timing. The demand for high-quality, immediately available project talent has nev...
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Blogs Read moreThe Importance of Employer Reputation in Contractor Communities
In permanent hiring, employer branding is widely recognised as a key factor in attracting talent. In the contractor market, however, many organisat...
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contractor market Read moreHow to Attract the Best IT Contractors in a Competitive Market
In today’s fast-moving tech environment, access to high-quality IT contractors can be the difference between keeping a project on track or falling ...
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Blogs Read moreVideo Interviews for IT Recruitment: Game Changer or Just a Trend?
In a market where speed, clarity, and technical fit are critical, the traditional recruitment process is showing its age. Especially in IT contract...
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contractor market Read moreWhy Top IT Contractors Are Rejecting Your Job Offers and How to Win Them in Q4
In Q4, the demand for skilled IT contractors in the UK intensifies. Businesses are under pressure to deliver year-end projects, meet hiring quotas,...
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contractor market Read moreTop 5 In-Demand IT Contractor Roles in Q3 2025
Contractor demand is climbing but so is competitionAs we enter Q3 2025, the demand for IT contractors across the UK remains high but the hiring la...
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IT Recruitment Read moreWhy CVs Are Failing IT Hires & What to Do Instead
The CV Is BrokenIn the fast-moving world of IT contracting, traditional CVs are no longer cutting it. Hiring managers waste hours sifting through p...
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Blogs Read moreHow to Brief a Recruiter for Faster Results
Why Briefing Matters More Than EverIn a fast-paced digital environment, IT leaders can’t afford delays in hiring. Yet many still face prolonged hi...
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Blogs Read moreHow to Evaluate a Video Shortlist Effectively
Video recruitment is changing the way IT leaders hire and for good reason. By reviewing a small number of pre-recorded candidate videos, you can ac...
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Blogs Read moreWhat AI Means for IT Recruitment: Hype vs Reality
Artificial intelligence is everywhere right now—from coding assistants and automated infrastructure tools to boardroom discussions about operationa...