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7 signs you’re ready to move on from your current role

With jobs across Engineering, IT, Life Sciences and Energy, Computer Futures are here to find the...

#MindTheGap Discussing Returning to Work at the Houses of Parliament

Read about #MindTheGap Discussing Returning to Work at the Houses of Parliament from Computer Fut...

Salesforce - an unconventional career path?

Just how does Salesforce give you the option to choose a more unconventional career path? Co-edit...

Salesforce careers - how to get ahead!

How can budding professionals kick start their Salesforce careers? We caught up with co-editor at...

Salesforce consultant jobs - the life of a marketing automation consultant!

How can you make your mark as a marketing automation consultant? In our final chat with Lucy Maza...

Salesforce Admin CV tips

Before you can land the best jobs in Salesforce, it's important your resume is on point. Our expe...

The importance of soft skills in Salesforce jobs

The tricky thing with soft skills is that they’re often hard to quantify, but what differentiates...

How do I prepare myself for a video job interview?

We’ve summarised some key points to help you be as prepared as you can for your virtual job inter...

Tips to create a standout LinkedIn profile

Having a top of the range LinkedIn profile is vital to attract the right people to your profile a...

New ways of working: five important soft skills to know about

The new way of remote working has led to a growth in demand for certain soft skills, which break ...

5 best free websites to learn Python today

Python is a skillset that hiring managers continuously look out for, and there are so many roles ...

How can tech pros expand their digital network? 

No one can be sure when the world of events will return to some semblance of normality. But that ...

Top 7 tips for your virtual tech interview 

We spoke to one of our recruitment consultants, Ria Dool, to get her thoughts on how best to prep...

Could a move to cyber security be the right move for you? 

Whether you’re interested in cyber security jobs or you’re just not sure what tech job should be ...

3 skills that will help you become a Data Scientist

The growth of data science is not only picking up pace but is spreading its presence across domin...

How will AI impact your Salesforce Career?

In our webinar you will discover the answers to questions like: How will AI change the face of bu...

Let Computer Futures Manage your IR35 Process

We've partnered with Kingsbridge to provide an award winning comprehensive IR35 solution that man...

How to tell if your Umbrella Company is compliant

With the reform to off payroll working rules, there is an anticipated increase in the number of c...

Contractors – the big burnout and how to combat it

Stressed out. Burnt out. Most people's mental health has taken a pounding since the world was tur...

Keeping people engaged and innovative when part of the workforce is remote

We share some top tips on how to keep your workforce engaged and innovative in a hybrid working w...

Logistics and retail – the role of CIO in a changing sector

The retail and logistics sector is evolving and so is the role of Chief Information Officer (CIO)...

The reality of IR35 – contribution required for Lords Sub-Committee review

A note from our Commercial Director, Charlie Cox on the contribution required for the House of Lo...

Interview tips to land the best Salesforce Consultant jobs

Salesforce is a competitive space - if you want to land the BEST Salesforce Consultant jobs, you ...

A guide to kick starting your Salesforce Developer career

Salesforce offers so many opportunities – to help kick start your career, we put together a helpf...

Salesforce Careers - 'Computer Futures' guide to securing your dream Salesforce job’

Looking to land that dream job working for Salesforce? Here’s our in-depth guide on everything yo...

Highlights from STEM 2022

As we kickstart a new year, we also want to take time to remember some of the exciting STEM highl...

How to identify your strengths in the job market

Are you looking for a new role and wondering how to stand out to a potential employer? We’ve got ...

Combating imposter syndrome

We share some insights into imposter syndrome and how candidates can work to overcome this potent...

Computer Futures' top 5 Salesforce blogs

Let’s face it – as a community we love to geek out over the latest piece of Salesforce news. Whet...

Salesforce networking events - tips to make the most of Salesforce meetups!

Salesforce meet ups are a great way to make connections with hiring managers and learn about the ...

Computer Futures' top 5 Salesforce blogs!

Every Salesforce enthusiast will be looking for something different to satisfy their appetite for...

Computer Futures Becomes Registered Salesforce Consulting Partner

Computer Futures Becomes Registered Salesforce Consulting Partner!

Future of the IT Department Report 2018

Read about Future of the IT Department Report 2018 from Computer Futures

Computer Futures Automotive Report 2017

Read about Computer Futures Automotive Report 2017 from Computer Futures

Digital Outcomes and Specialists 4 Approved Suppliers

We are delighted to announce that our Public Sector division have been awarded a place on the Cro...

How to attract the best Salesforce talent for your business

We caught up with some of our specialist Salesforce recruitment consultants find out what advice ...

IR35: Why it’s important for our PSC contractors to hold business insurance

It’s important that you, as a PSC contractor, are doing all you can to make sure you’re on the ri...

Is your business ready for the off-payroll reforms?

The off-payroll reforms are now only a few months away and as an end client you should be prepari...

Remote management: 5 tips to keep a motivated team

We’ve created five recommendations you can put in place within your team to get the most out of r...

Video job interviews- tips and tools for employers

We’ve summarised how to prepare and conduct virtual job interviews, evaluated their effectiveness...

How to successfully onboard new employees remotely

During these uncertain times, companies are faced with an additional challenge in this context: a...

Why choose contract recruitment

Contract recruitment is a great option for temporary and flexible staffing needs, which given tod...

Reasonable care - the elephant in the room

Are you taking reasonable care? One of the most important parts of the reform to off-payroll work...

How IT contractors can enrich your company

In some industries, the use of external IT contractors has proven to be a strategic solution that...

Navigating a competitive embedded talent market

The initial impact of the pandemic on the embedded software market is starting to ease and in the...

Six ways that start-ups can stand out to developers

Many development companies face stiff competition for talent. So how can they stand out from the ...

What can hiring managers do to secure tech talent?

A highly competitive market is making it difficult to recruit technology professionals, but there...

Five recruitment tips for fast-growing tech organisations

Rapid growth can be undone by poor workforce planning and recruitment. We ask how start-up leader...

Role models – a spotlight on women in tech

For women to see themselves reflected in a workplace they aspire to join or progress in is a powe...

5 things you need to know before hiring a contractor

The strong demand for contractors continues based on recent job flow – that’s contract job orders...

How IT professionals are the enablers of our time

With STEM Day on 8 November, it’s time to appreciate the value those working in technology bring ...

IR35 and Off Payroll Legislation update

Read about IR35 and Off Payroll Legislation update from Computer Futures

The lifestyle approach to talent attraction and retention

When the tipping point finally came for a mass exit from the workforce and beyond, not all compan...

Supporting women at work: how to be an ally in tech

The tech sector is an exciting career choice for women – but it needs more of them. We look at ho...

Are you hiring without bias?

It’s human nature to make quick judgements and snap decisions but these are often informed by unc...

The importance of employer brand management in a talent short market

With the ongoing scarcity in STEM talent, employer branding is essential to successful recruitmen...

Tech spotlight: supporting the next generation of STEM coders

On International Women’s Day (IWD), we talk to one female edtech founder whose mission is to make...

Navigating offers and negotiating pay

You’ve got an offer for a job you want – but what happens next? Our top tips explain how to handl...

The benefits of contractors

With many STEM employers continuing to struggle with workforce shortages, we examine the benefits...

How to develop inclusive cultures for contractors

We look at how to develop blended workplace cultures that are truly inclusive for contractors and...

5 ways AI will impact the future workplace

Artificial Intelligence is impacting the workplace across the world. Find out 5 ways that AI is i...

AI and people processes – how can businesses unlock this potential?

As AI becomes more advanced and more businesses adopt this intelligence into their business model...

5 ways to help your workforce embrace warehouse AI

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is being deployed in warehouses around the world. Whether they are p...

Challenging the status quo in recruitment

This year's International Women’s Day (IWD) aptly focuses on challenge, be that challenging the s...

Computer Futures Cyber Security Report 2018

The global IT security market is forecasted to reach $96 billion by the end of 2018. Read our lat...

How to protect against cyber-attacks report

Read about How to protect against cyber-attacks report from Computer Futures

Cyber Security risk and tips for remote working

What needs to be taken into account to ensure security? Our cyber security specialists have share...

Computer Futures Big Data Report 2018

Read about Computer Futures Big Data Report 2018 from Computer Futures

Computer Futures Transport Report 2018

Read about Computer Futures Transport Report 2018 from Computer Futures

Computer Futures IT Year In Review 2017

Read about Computer Futures IT Year In Review 2017 from Computer Futures

How to prepare your business for GDPR

Read about How to prepare your business for GDPR from Computer Futures

How to stay connected while socially distant?

How do we stay connected while practising the art of social distancing? We’ve put together this s...

STEM stories - shining the spotlight

In light of the current situation, we wanted to share some positive stories about the heroes of S...

Uncovering market labour trends across core STEM markets 

We've put together a market trends report that offers data-driven insights across core STEM indus...

Workforce of the future 

How can technology support a long-term remote workforce?

IT: resilient, even in times of crisis 

The report 'in search of the right talent to get through the pandemic' combines all of our findin...

The lost languages of code

We discuss the challenges of legacy code with Dr Robert Chatley, Director, Software Engineering P...

Thank you, STEM

As lockdown comes to an end in the UK, Tom Way, SThree’s Managing Director UK & Ireland, shares h...

How to turn data from embedded systems into a marketable service

As the product-as-a-service market grows, we ask how data from embedded systems can be successful...

Why should net zero matter to tech companies?

Increased scrutiny of companies’ climate impact is as much an opportunity as a threat for the sec...

Stick or twist: when to modernise the legacy system

The decision to modernise legacy systems doesn’t come lightly to companies. We explore where the ...

Front end software developer – the hottest job in tech?

With web developer roles currently extremely sought after, we delve into what’s influencing deman...

How to master managing flexible teams

One year into the pandemic, we look at how managers are keeping their remote teams motivated as f...

Five ways tech companies can speed up their hiring process

When it comes to securing the best technology talent, it’s important to move fast. Talent shortag...