With advancements in machine learning, artificial intelligence, and cloud computing, data science has become an increasingly important tool for businesses and organisations of all sizes. The ability to collect, analyse, and interpret data has never been more vital, and as a result, data science has become one of the most in-demand skills on the job market. In this article, we’ll take a look at some of the latest trends in data science that are shaping the future of this field. One of the biggest trends in data science today is the increased focus on Explainable AI (XAI).  XAI refers to th ..read more

Top 3 hiring strategies you need in 2023 Taken from our annual survey of community members and the State of Data and State of Technology Reports, the following trends will help you to formulate your hiring strategy during 2023. The current market dictates that candidates have more choice around which roles they want When there is more choice, the perception from the hiring side can be that there is a candidate-short market. However, this is not necessarily the case. Our experience is that there is an abundance of people with the right skill sets for client roles. The issue is instead around e ..read more

As Part of Pride Month, (however, we look at this topic all year round) we are taking a look at different aspects of Diversity and Inclusion. Ongoing learning is always needed to push the right attitudes and behaviours going forward and part of this is learning how to be a good ally in the workplace. We have undertaken company wide training on the subject and offer inclusive searches as part of our services packages but we are continually learning. We are lucky enough at KDR to have a diverse workforce of different social backgrounds, sexuality, religions, cultures and genders and we want it t ..read more

The ESG & Sustainability Job Market Report Introduction Growth of the ESG & Green sector Data roles within ESG & Green sectors Qualities needed for data professionals Analysis of Job Market Summary The UK Government Green Jobs Taskforce Final Report states that “Every job has the potential to become ‘green’ as the world moves to combat climate change”. This may be the case, however a recent report by LinkedIn shows that green jobs and those with the potential to become green or considered green are not growing at a fast enough pace. On top of this the gender gap as well as ..read more

The theme of this year’s Mental Health Awareness week is loneliness Loneliness is not the same as being alone. With more people working from home, real connections have never been more important and choosing to meet in person or make a phone call over a message can make a real difference. Loneliness affects millions of people in the UK and can be a key driver of poor mental health. COVID-19 had many of us experiencing loneliness in a new way. Social distancing was heavily enforced and lockdowns meant that people were experiencing social isolation. Feelings of loneliness was a side effect. It i ..read more

If you feel overwhelmed about moving jobs in the data, tech & analytic industry, you are not alone, starting the hiring process can feel daunting and a lack of self-belief is one of the biggest factors holding people back in their careers not to mention the stress and anxiety you may suffer along the way. In this article, we provide some tips to help you feel at ease before your next move in your career. Be prepared Is there such thing as being too prepared?  Have a strategy when it comes to your job search. Applying for dozens of jobs can feel satisfying at first, however having a c ..read more

How to recruit for Cultural Intelligence Introduction What is cultural intelligence and how does it affect teams? How to develop the traits needed for cultural intelligence A deep dive into identified traits of high cultural intelligence The four pillars of agile recruitment The 4 identified pillars that allow you to become agile in your approach to any situation involving different cultures. The recruitment process Learn about which questions to apply to the recruitment process to help you recruit for cultural intelligence How to nurture cultural intelligence in the workforce ..read more

The data, tech & analytic job market has changed and is continuing to evolve. The landscape of this sector has been impacted in several ways attracting and hiring data tech & analytic talent is, without a doubt a challenge. It’s important to understand as a hiring company the candidates and what they are looking for. Today, data tech & analytic candidates look beyond big names when they search for a job. They seek out a company’s culture, the flexibility within the working structure, diversity, company benefits, career growth and not to mention transparency across the whole busine ..read more

A Deep Dive into Hiring: Generation Z   Gen Z is becoming the most populous generation to join the working world and is already making changes to the way companies hire and recruit. What will it mean for companies, and will they have to meet them on their own terms to successfully attract and retain the largest generation of workers? The biggest different with Gen Z than any other generations are they don’t recall a world without the internet. They have been exposed to global stream of information which has built a mindset of endless possibilities due to their online presence. This gener ..read more

Attracting and retaining multi-generational workforces Introduction Learn about the basic similarities and differences of the different cohorts. Deep dive into generational motivators Technology, social and cultural changes affect how generations generally behave Blueprint for cohort focused talent attraction campaigns Use our guide to help create targeted talent attraction campaigns. Management styles Learn about the different styles of management and which suits each specific cohorts. With Generation Z moving jobs at an increased rate of 80%, Millennial’s job moving up by 50 ..read more