Today marks International Women’s Day. Not just a celebration of the achievements of women worldwide, but also a call to action to accelerate women’s equality. This year’s theme is #BreakTheBias. So, how can we break the bias in the startup/scaleup space? Planning for Diversity If you want to hire a diverse team, you need to plan for diversity before you start your talent search. Look ahead to the next 18 months, asses your company goals and then figure out what steps you need to take to get there. This can then form the basis of your talent plan. Planning for diversity before you launch into ..read more

The Tech Talent Charter 2022 Inclusion in Tech Festival is a flexible and virtual festival exploring the findings from the latest Diversity in Tech Report. Sponsored by Beazley and supported by a panel of business leaders. This year’s Inclusion in Tech Festival prompted a fantastic blend of ideas and actions to drive diversity and inclusion in the workforce. The first half of Wednesday’s Lunch time session focused on Remote and Hybrid working, a great discussion tackling the big questions and providing solutions to make flexible working work. Remote and Hybrid  For many of us the shift t ..read more

With Februarys Employee of the Month, Jake!  How does it feel to win Employee of the Month? It feels great to win Employee of the Month. I wasn’t expecting it at all. I have worked so hard this month and there have been lots of setbacks and frustrations along the way. It’s nice to be reminded that people see the value in your hard work. What made February so successful? The start of February was quite difficult, but I persevered and carried on dedicating my time to speak to my candidates and help guide them through the process. I continuously talked to my team and their support really he ..read more

Simply put, a career gap is a break between jobs. We all have them in some shape or form, and most of the time they go unnoticed. But if you have a particularly lengthy career gap on your CV, you may find that you are being treated with caution by potential employers. What is the best way to explain a long gap in employment? Honesty is the best policy when it comes to career gaps. The initial hesitation a potential employer may have could easily be resolved with a simple explanation. Common examples of career gaps are: Travelling Parenthood Sickness Redundancy If there is an obvious gap on y ..read more

If you are drawn to the startup world but want to test the waters before diving right in, an internship could be the perfect way for you to gain valuable startup experience. You can figure out if the startup life is for you, whilst making yourself more attractive to a potential employer. It’s a win-win! So, if you want to find the right internship for you but don’t know where to start, here is a simple guide to finding and securing internships. What do you want to get out of your startup internship? If you’re only doing an internship to make your CV look good, then you’re in it for the wrong r ..read more

With Januarys Employee of the Month, Lochlan! How does it feel to win Employee of the Month? It feels great to have my hard work rewarded. This job can be challenging so celebrating wins is really important. What has been the highlight of your month? I have really enjoyed this month- it feels good to place people in roles they love. I helped place a candidate in a very small company and it was so rewarding to see them so happy with their new hire. It’s been good speaking to new clients and gaining account management skills which is a part of my role that I love and want to do more of in the f ..read more

It’s that time of year again. Everywhere you look love is in the air. We can’t help find you the perfect partner, but we do think that everyone should have the chance to love their job, particularly as there’s so much to be fond of in the startup and scaleup world. So, whether you are looking to find a new role or it’s your first time, here are 10 top tips to land a job you love this Valentine’s Day. Everybody’s looking for the one Post covid, more people are looking for purpose in their jobs than ever before. 67% of employees say that having a sense of purpose in their job is more important ..read more

We have just touched down after a weekend away as a team- and what a weekend it was.  We flew out to Chamonix, to celebrate an awesome year on the slopes, and it was the perfect way to reflect on the wins of the year.   On our last night we all sat and laughed around the fire and handed out our special recognition awards.  Of course, everyone played a huge part in making 2021 great- but here are a few stand out mentions.   Top Biller A huge congratulations to Teagan, ISL’s top biller of 2021!  Having only started at ISL back in 2019, Teagan has progressed from Tr ..read more

Many founders see the value in an internship program, but are worried about return on investment. It’s worth thinking about what your talent pipeline looks like. In the early stages of a startup it is natural to be time-poor. So, investing time and resources into an intern might seem like a struggle. But the people you invest your time in now could be the lifeblood of your organisation in a few years. If you put proper time into crafting an internship program that nurtures young talent, there could be no end to the return on investment your business will see. In a small startup, your team is y ..read more

If you’re planning on scaling up, getting your leadership hires right will determine the success of your startup. We often speak to founders who know they need to bring in a senior-level role, but are unsure what role is right for their company. It can be instinctive to advertise for a CTO (Chief Technology Officer) because it’s so important. But what your company really needs might be a VP of Engineering (Vice President of Engineering) or even in some startups, a Tech Lead. So, what are the differences? And how do you figure out what role is right for your business? Chief Technology Officer ..read more