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The podcast discusses the current state of the IT consulting job market, particularly focusing on skills and opportunities in 2024. The conversation highlights the end of the post-COVID job market boom, noting that recruitment has slowed, with hiring managers delaying decisions and tighter budgets. However, there are signs of recovery with an increase in RFPs. The job market trend is similar in both the UK and the US, though the US is slightly better off, with contractors getting renewed more frequently. During the post-COVID boom, even mediocre candidates demanded high salaries, which is no l ..read more

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In this episode of the Clearly Podcast, the hosts discuss data quality dashboards. These dashboards monitor data entry to flag errors and ensure data accuracy, especially in systems with significant human input. Key points include: Definition and Use: Data quality dashboards highlight data entry errors, allowing for prompt correction. Errors disappear from the report once fixed, providing satisfaction to users. Routine Recommendation: These dashboards are essential, particularly where user input is high. Risks of Poor Data Quality: Inaccurate data can lead to flawed reports and decisions. Reg ..read more

Hosts: Andy Clark, Tom Gough Guest: Greg Bounds  Topic: Dealing With a Mess of Data Systems and Products Key Points: 1. Introduction: ·      Andy and Tom introduce Greg Bounds, who works as a data architect for a national nonprofit and also consults on data projects. 2. Defining the Problem: ·      The discussion focuses on inheriting a complex data environment, termed a "dog's breakfast," with a mix of applications, systems, and databases. ·      Tom emphasizes the challenges of dealing with multiple cloud providers and on-premises systems. 3 ..read more

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