RecruITing news

Welcome to RecruITing News, Cathcart Technology’s monthly serving of tech news. Each month, we’ll be reflecting on the latest goings-on in the industry, the recruitment landscape, and what’s been happening here at Cathcart.?

We’re looking forward to sharing the insights that have got our team talking recently – and, most importantly, touching base with you. We’re also keen to share personal anecdotes and the other things that make us human! Tech isn’t all about robots, after all.

The world wide web

“Tech that!” – sanctions for Russia?

Following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine earlier this year, major global chip manufacturers – including Intel, Samsung and Qualcomm – have ceased doing business with the state. This comes after the US, UK and Europe announced a series of sanctions against leading Russian companies in a bid to encourage de-escalation. If you want to make sure you’re staying compliant with the UK’s sanction regulations, our team is more than happy to help.

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Holding Big Tech accountable?

US-based non-profit organisation The Tech Oversight Project has launched a campaign condemning internet giants for charging small businesses unnecessary fees that are being passed down to consumers. Companies under fire include Apple, Amazon, Microsoft, and Facebook parent company Meta. The campaign ads are designed to get US constituents to pressure their senator into taking action against said companies.

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The future of Manchester tech

Manchester Angels, a new technology-focused angel investment network, has been dubbed the “crucial missing link” in the Northern tech powerhouse’s ecosystem. The group aims to pair startups with experienced entrepreneurs who have “the ability to mentor and the desire to invest” and will include 30 Greater Manchester private investors as well as institutional investors, with entrepreneur David Levine leading the business search.?

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Diversifying UK tech

Speaking at London Tech Week, Nadine Dorries MP urged businesses to increase their efforts to recruit people from “any walk of society”. She argued that, when it comes to the hiring process, “critical thinking and creativity” are just as crucial as qualifications. In the same vein, Dorries also highlighted areas outside of London as hubs for sourcing talent and setting up companies, in a bid to aid socially deprived areas.?

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Climate change vs. California?

In one of the world’s biggest wins against climate change yet, a Californian startup has developed artificial intelligence to combat relentless American wildfires. Designed by Pano AI – a leader in wildfire technology – the device is a high-definition camera that detects, tracks, and manages flames, providing minute-by-minute snapshots of surroundings.

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Indian startups champion women in tech

The global tech staff shortage isn’t stopping Indian startups striving to achieve their diversity goals. Companies like Wakefit, Urban Company, Mpower Financing and EnKash are all looking to hire more women in product and technology roles, in addition to fostering a more inclusive workplace culture. The rise of remote working has been especially helpful for female employees – empowering them to pursue their visions in a flexible environment.

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The Cathcart current

Introducing Cathcart Technology

Join us as we usher in a new era. We’re waving goodbye to Cathcart Associates, and hello to Cathcart Technology. We’re still the recruitment specialist to rely on for all your technology hiring needs, we’ve just rebranded to better reflect our expertise. We’ve even launched a shiny new website to maximise your experience with us – whether you’re a candidate looking for your next role or a business hoping to expand your team.

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Tech talent trends 2022

This month, we delved into Info-Tech’s IT Talent Trends 2022 report – with the aim of helping you navigate the ongoing tech skills shortage. The report examines the different ways you can attract and maintain staff – from strategic recruitment and weathering the Great Resignation, right through to promoting diversity.?

Read our top takeaways here

Edinburgh TestBashX 2022

Our very own Erin Donnelly – superstar Senior Recruitment Consultant here at Cathcart Technology – was lucky enough to not just attend but help organise the Ministry of Testing’s TestBash event in Edinburgh earlier this year. Erin was responsible for scoring challenges – and things got pretty heated, we hear! She also caught a number of interesting talks and connected with all kinds of people within the tech sphere.?

Didn’t make it? Here’s your virtual ticket