Blogs and Insights

How is the role of Product changing within organisations?

5 days ago

In this interview, I sat down with Marc Massar (Chief Product Officer at Nets Group, former SVP, Head of Global Product Strategy, Innovation, Experience and Standards at Worldpay, Ex-Executive Director, Head of Product Strategy & Management at JP Morgan) to discuss how the role of Product Management is changing within an organisation, exploring how companies need to understand the craft of Product Management, and how companies must learn to bring technology and customers closer together.

How to grow and retain your data scientist pool

14 days ago

The IDC’s “Data Age 2025” whitepaper predicts the global volume of data generated will increase tenfold by 2025, with 60% of data produced and managed by organisations. It therefore comes as no surprise that according to IBM, by the end of 2020, the demand for data scientists is said to increase by 39%. After all, these organisations need to employ those who have the knowledge and skills to analyse the stories this data tells, spot trends and advise firms on how to proceed. But what is the best strategy for businesses to employ in order to attract and retain the best data scientists around?

Strategic workforce planning: why it’s now more critical than ever

1 month ago

We have a labour market that is at capacity; we’re near full employment with 32.8 million in work, self-employment is at a record high and unemployment is at an all-time low at just 3.9%... this is a real problem. The reality of our labour market (an aging one at that) is that it’s not fit to support the growing demands of an economy in flux.

Dirty money scandals driving skills war

1 month ago

The labour market is in a monumental state of uncertainty, which is causing an unparalleled level of anxiety amongst the European workforce. Amidst underemployment, income stagnation and the effect of migration on jobs, one issue remains at the epicentre of uncertainty… technology.

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Why time to hire is critical during the current tech talent shortage

1 month ago

One of the main challenges for any organisation looking to hire the best tech talent is improving its time to hire.

Commercialisation: Risks and challenges

2 months ago

The squeeze on government funding has forced councils to explore new and innovative ways to maximise revenue within their districts, in order to protect the instrumental public services provided to its local communities. As a result, local authorities are shifting their strategy to a more commercial approach, utilising assets more efficiently and selling services in order to generate monies. However, commercialisation is often a complex process, with authorities required to weave through a number of challenges and risks.

InterQuest climbs to No. 35 in IIM Interim Management Service Providers survey

2 months ago

InterQuest Group has improved its ranking again this year in the leading UK Interim Management Service Providers list from No. 41 to No. 35, retaining a place in the prestigious Silver category.

How search engine optimisation (SEO) can impact talent attraction

4 months ago

Even though 73% of candidates start their job search on Google, more often than not careers sites are hard to find via search engines.

The future of work

4 months ago

Here at ECOM the future of working is our future too. We have our predictions, but it’s always better to get a second opinion. I first came across Dan Sodergren while watching BBC Breakfast, he was reviewing and analysing tech news with a great level of passion. He was the perfect person to ask about the future of our work.

Software Development at Yorkshire Water

4 months ago

InterQuest’s Technology Practice caught up with Yorkshire Water’s Software Development Team Leader Victoria Walton, to discuss what life is like in their Software Development team.