The Social Media Ban: What It Means for Your Data
The UK ban on social media for under-16s is definitely going to be welcome by most, especially parents. Naturally, most of the conversation will centre on whether this is actually the right move for our kids. But there’s another massive question we all need to be asking: What does this mean for the rest of […]
Blanket Bans on AI Usage within Development Teams
I spoke to a Software Developer earlier today who is actively looking for a new role. Not for one of the usual reasons e.g. salary, career progression etc The main reason? His employer has prohibited the use of AI tools within development. No GitHub Copilot. No ChatGPT. No AI-assisted coding, documentation or troubleshooting. I have […]
Employment Law Podcast
Will Morris Founder of Profectus Recruitment was delighted to take part in the latest release of The Employment Law Podcast in conjunction with Andrew Whitaker at Boyes Turner. The 30 mins flew by covering some of the key points raised in the recent Breakfast Seminar in which both spoke about upcoming changes to Employment Law […]
Employment Law Breakfast Seminar
We recently partnered with Boyes Turner in hosting a breakfast seminar “What can we expect in employment law in 2026?” It was great to welcome so many employers and business leaders for a timely discussion on upcoming employment law changes, updates to the business immigration system, and strategic ways to attract and retain hard‑to‑find tech […]
Modern Workplace Engineers
The demand for Modern Workplace Engineers has increased significantly over the past year. What ‘good’ looks like is definitely changing: Solid Microsoft 365 experience is now the baseline Strong hands-on capability across Intune, Entra ID and endpoint management is expected Security first thinking is becoming non-negotiable, not an add-on PowerShell and automation skills are increasingly […]
Major Cyber Breaches of 2025
2025 has produced a steady stream of major cyber incidents across household name organisations. In most cases the root cause was not a cutting edge attack but familiar issues like weak identity controls third party access and basic misconfiguration. Below is a snapshot of some of the most significant breaches this year and the patterns […]
Cyber Essentials Assessors
Across the cyber security market, demand for experienced Cyber Essentials assessors has risen sharply. For years, this capability sat almost exclusively within dedicated cyber security consultancies whose focus was protecting clients from modern threats and guiding them through frameworks such as the Cyber Essentials scheme, overseen by IASME Consortium. In recent months, the team here […]
Vibe Coding Named Word of the Year: Why It Matters for AI and Hiring
Collins Dictionary has announced its Word of the Year for 2025, and it is vibe coding. The term may sound informal, but its rise signals a major shift in how software is built and how technology talent is valued. Vibe coding describes developing software by expressing intent in plain language and allowing artificial intelligence to […]
The Next Big Thing After AI: Quantum Computing
Quantum Computing: The Emerging Tech You Need to Know About Over the past two years, Artificial Intelligence has dominated conversations in the technology world. From generative AI tools transforming productivity to machine learning models driving innovation across industries, it feels as though every business leader is talking about AI. But while AI rightly gets the […]
The Rise of Quant Developers: Trends and Challenges in Today’s Recruitment Market
In today’s fast-moving technology landscape, the demand for Quantitative Developers, or Quant Developers, is growing rapidly across both traditional financial services and the fintech sector. These highly skilled professionals combine advanced mathematical knowledge with strong programming ability, and are now playing a key role in the success of hedge funds, investment banks, asset managers, and […]