The latest ONS figures (Apr–Jun 2025) paint a mixed picture of the UK job market. While the headline numbers tell one story, the reality for tech and cybersecurity recruitment is more nuanced. Here is what the data means for employers, jobseekers, and anyone involved in hiring.
Show Us the Money: Why Salary Transparency in Job Ads Really Matters
Let’s be honest. When someone clicks on a job advert, what’s the first thing they scan for? It’s not always the company name. It’s not always the job title. It’s the salary.
The Overlooked Risk: Why HR Needs Cybersecurity Knowledge to Hire and Protect Effectively
In many organisations, cybersecurity is seen as the responsibility of IT. But in practice, Human Resources is deeply embedded in some of the most vulnerable processes within a business. These include recruitment, onboarding, data storage, and internal communication. When HR teams don’t understand the core principles of cybersecurity, it can create serious issues. These problems are legal, operational, and reputational.
Trust Is the New Tech: Cybersecurity for Leaders in a Digital World
Trust is now a business asset. And cybersecurity is right at the heart of it. The days of thinking “that’s for IT” are gone. Leaders, this one’s on you.
Agile Security and UK Recruitment: How Scrum Is Reshaping Cyber Talent Strategies
How do we stay ahead of cyber threats when the talent just isn’t there?
The answer? Agile. Not just in project delivery, but in how we hire, train, and retain cybersecurity professionals.
UK Workforce in 2025: Keen People’s Insights on Salaries, Benefits, and Employment Expectations
We work closely with businesses and professionals to stay ahead of employment trends. The UK job market is shifting, with salaries, benefits, and workplace policies redefining how companies attract and retain talent. To remain competitive, organisations must understand what professionals expect and how they can deliver the right employment packages.
Navigating the Impact of National Insurance Increases on the UK Tech Sector
The UK tech sector is adjusting to a new cost factor in 2025. It’s not AI or talent shortages this time, but a rise in National Insurance contributions. This change is reshaping both how companies hire and how professionals view their earnings.
The Work-Life Balance Myth: What Do People Really Want?
For years, employers have promised work-life balance. But let’s be honest, has it ever truly existed?
The idea that we can “balance” work and life, like two neat halves of a pie chart, just doesn’t fit reality anymore. What employees want today isn’t just fewer hours or a ping-pong table in the break room, it’s freedom, flexibility, and meaning.
Your Employees Are People Too: The Importance of Time Off for a Healthy, Productive Workforce
In the hustle and bustle of running a business, it’s easy to forget that the people driving your company aren’t just employees — they’re human beings. They’re parents, caregivers, children, volunteers, and active members of their communities. They have lives beyond the office (or home office) and need time to recharge, reflect, and reconnect with what matters most.
Beyond the Quick Fix: Building a Recruitment Strategy for Explosive, Sustainable Growth
We’ve all been there: the rush to fill a role quickly, only to find ourselves back at square one a few months later. It’s a frustrating cycle that drains time, energy, and team morale. Recruitment shouldn’t just be about plugging gaps; it’s about building something solid that sets your business up for the long haul.