Sammons Recruitment Group has acquired IT recruitment experts Brightred Resourcing and Hampshire based generalist recruitment consultancy On Track. As well as achieving strong organic growth, the Group’s service offering is building from strength-to-strength through acquisition of businesses with shared values and a strong focus on customer service excellence. Furthermore, Brightred significantly deepens the Sammons service provision in the key IT sector, and On Track brings on board a highly successful recruitment team in an attractive geography. Sammons now has over 30 staff based across th ..read more

Armed Forces Day is an opportunity to celebrate and support the Armed Forces community for their hard work, dedication and efforts to keep us safe in the UK and across the globe. This year Armed Forces Day will be celebrated on Saturday 27th June 2020. Throughout the week, Brightred have been flying the flag and sharing stories on LinkedIn, Twitter, Instagram & Facebook.  In support of Armed Forces Day – here is a personal tribute from our Marketing Manager   Jo Sweetman Marketing Manager I REMEMBER – FREDERICK W HUGHES Like many of us, it took the passing of a lo ..read more

The technology industry has a rich history of women making significant contributions to the advancement of the sector.    Here are the top five women in tech history, to inspire the next generation of women to compete in the tech space and, in doing so, create new role models. Ada Lovelace (1815-1852) – The prophet of computer age Augusta Ada King-Noel, Countess of Lovelace was an English mathematician and writer, chiefly known for her work on Charles Babbage’s proposed mechanical general-purpose computer, the Analytical Engine – which served as a precursor to the modern ..read more

Just a couple of decades ago offshore software development was mainly associated with India or the Philippines. However, today the offshore tech talent pool has extended, embracing the countries of Eastern Europe, specifically Poland.  According to HacerRank Poland now belongs in the world’s top 3 countries with the best developers. The following reasons make Poland one of the world’s most attractive destinations for tech talent outsourcing: Competitive rates. The cost of living in Poland is lower than neighbouring Western European countri ..read more

As we’re sure you’re all aware by now, the private sector IR35 reforms will come in on 6th April this year – that’s less than three months away. This means it’s important that you, as a PSC contractor, are doing all you can to make sure you’re on the right side of IR35. Of course, if you’re genuinely operating outside of IR35 then there’s no cause for concern, you will simply need to be able to demonstrate it when required. Operating as a business in your own right The key to showing that you’re legitimately working outside IR35 is to be ab ..read more

AI-based automated solutions are reshaping the aviation industry. By implementing Artificial Intelligence (AI) solutions, the aviation industry can increase operational efficiencies and reduce errors while significantly improving customer service. According to Maximise Market Research, AI solutions in the aviation global market earned a revenue of £84.7 million in 2017. This value is expected to touch £2.55 billion by 2026, growing at a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 46.3% during 2018-2024. London-based analyst firm Technavio predict ..read more

Heathrow AIRPORT EXPANSION IS DRIVING GROWTH , JOBS AND OPPORTUNITIES FOR EVERYONE In June 2019, Heathrow Airport authorities announced the long awaited masterplan of the airport expansion project that instantly became viral across the globe. According to BBC News, the airport authorities will construct a 3rd runway by 2030 and the expansion project will be completed by 2050. The expansion proposal has been in discussion from 29 years. The House of Commons voted in its ..read more