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Work With A Southampton Recruitment Agency Over A National Recruiter For Your Next Hire

Choose to work with a local Southampton recruitment agency over a national recruitment brand for an agile and succinct service.

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Women In Tech: Interview With Chief Digital Officer, Clare Chambers

In my latest Women in Tech interview with Chief Digital Officer, Clare Chambers, we discuss how Clare fell into IT by chance and how gender has impacted her IT career.

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Why I Love Working In IT Recruitment In Hampshire

In my first couple of months working in IT recruitment in Hampshire, I was struck by the passion and enthusiasm local people had for technology and wider business growth. There is significant tech potential in the region to be discovered.

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VIQU Appointed As A RM6277 Crown Commercial Service Supplier

We are pleased to announce that VIQU has been named as a Crown Commercial Service supplier for the Non Clinical Staffing framework agreement RM6277.

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Recruiting In IT: What Are The Key Responsibilities Of An IT Recruiter?

Recruiting in IT requires a specific set of key skills and responsibilities. By understanding your company, they will find the best talent for you.

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Why Are Job Descriptions Important When Hiring Tech Talent?

Why are job descriptions important? In this tight labour market, you need to do all you can to attract the right hire and ensure that they are a suitable fit for your business. An effective job description will help focus your search.

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How Happiness Impacts Software Developer Productivity

Studies have found that software developer productivity is intrinsically linked to happiness levels. Happy developers are more likely to produce cleaner and more effective code during their sprint, and are less likely to look for a job elsewhere.

Naomi Lyons discussing being a Director of Technology as part of VIQU's Women in Tech 2023 interview series
Women In Tech: Interview With Director Of Technology, Naomi Lyons

In my latest Women in Tech interview, Naomi Lyons discusses her career as a Director of Technology and the advice she'd give her younger self about IT.

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Why You Should Work With a Birmingham Technology Recruitment Agency Like VIQU

Take advantage of the growing tech sector in Birmingham by using a Birmingham technology recruitment agency like VIQU. We have the knowledge, market insights and local connections to help you secure the best IT talent.

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The Six Biggest Challenges Of Managing A Remote Workforce

With many businesses choosing to offer hybrid and remote workplace models, it's important that these businesses acknowledge the challenges of managing a remote workforce, in order to ensure the right infrastructure is put in place.

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