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21 blog posts contain the tag Industry

Black History Month: 5 inspiring Black leaders in tech

It’s time to talk about a tough topic. The tech industry has a serious diversity problem. Nowhere is this more deeply felt than among black men and women. Based on the information from Diversity UK, only 5% of tech roles are filled by Black and ...

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A Recruiters' Guide To Being Noticed On LinkedIn

How to get noticed on LinkedIn: A guide by Bright Purple recruiters Finding your dream job is hard work. Not only do you have to spend hours searching the internet for the ultimate role, but you also then must edge out several if not hundreds of...

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Repeal of IR35 Reform: what does it mean for contractors? | FAQs

Note: As of 16/10/22, this information was correct. However, the IR35 U-turn was U-turned on 17th October 2022. On Friday 23 September 2022, the UK’s new chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng – in the mini-budget – announced the repeal of the off-payroll wo...

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6 Trends Defining the Recruitment Industry in 2022

Millennials, technologies, and new attitudes, the recruitment landscape is changing at an even faster rate. Hiring practices that were the norm in a post-pandemic world are beginning to look outdated. It has become apparent that the recruitment ...

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Quiet Quitting: What is the latest workplace trend?

First, there was the “Great Resignation”. But now “Quiet Quitting” is the latest workplace buzzword that has swept the internet causing many to rethink their current work-life balance. Quiet Quitting explained: Everything you need to know In the...

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How To Prepare For An Interview: 5 Tips From Bright Purple

So, you've got a job interview, congratulations! Now is your chance to impress. Preparing for an interview ahead of time will help you keep it together and perform at your very best. Read the top 5 tips from our recruiters once you've had the in...

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Filling the gap: How to adapt to the UK tech skills shortage in 2022

Bright Purple takes a look at how the British tech industry can adapt to the current skills shortage. The British tech industry is in crisis, in fact it has been in crisis for a long time. Despite being the UK’s fastest growing industry, the cou...

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COP26: the impact for startups, SMEs and climate tech

Photo Credit: Circular Online On 12th November, the 26th Conference of Parties (COP26) wrapped up after lengthy negotiations between officials and climate change experts. As the world tries to unpack the promises and pledges made at COP26 the fu...

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