Thoughts, scribbles
and chatter

Revoco Talks…fundraising
& lessons learnt with
Cognism’s James Isilay

Harry caught up with James Isilay, CEO of Cognism for this instalment of Revoco Talks. Cognism is a start-up on a mission…

Managers:
Engage & retain your best workers in 2021!

Before the pandemic hit, remote working was a work perk you would see highlighted on some edgy start-up’s work…

Revoco Talks…the risks of starting a Biotech startup with ZiO Health’s Neel Patel

Harry caught up with Neel Patel for this Revoco Talks Q&A.Neel is Co-founder & CEO of innovative biotech start-up…

6 programming languages
you should learn
in 2021!

like most things in life, programming languages come in and out of fashion and tech employers of 2021 will find…

(Webinar) Don’t Fear the
F word with Helen Tanner,
founder of Data³

We’re over the moon to welcome our next guest, Helen Tanner to the webinar, Founder of the award winning…

5 top tips on stopping
imposter syndrome and hitting
your goals in 2021!

Most of us will have experienced feelings of doubt and unworthiness at some point or another. However…

Revoco Talks…Sustainable living
with Natalie Fée  –
Founder of City to Sea

Harry caught up with Natalie to talk more about her career path so far, City to Sea and how it’s turning the tide on plastic pollution and…

(Video) Workplace 2.0:
engagement, health & wellbeing
for remote teams!

We’re back for Workplace 2.0, this time we’re joined by Katie Maycock and Paul Heaton to break down…

5 Things To Think About
For Your 2021
Hiring Strategy

Currently finalising your hiring strategy for this year? Here are a few things you might want to think about.

How to secure your
dream job in
lockdown!

As someone who works in the recruitment industry and has also gone through the process of changing…

Hiring in 2020:
The highs & lows,
told by the Revocians!

Operating in the recruitment sector we’ve had to adapt (like every other sector) to life in the presence of COVID

Is the rise of Remote
working killing
innovation?

In the wake of the pandemic, Facebook, Twitter, Shopify, River Island Tech and others have announced that they’ll offer a…

Revoco Talks…breaking down the mindset of fear with Sam Griesel

we’re delighted to be joined psychologist Sam Griesel for this instalment of Revoco Talks. Sam will be breaking down…

(Video) Don’t Fear the F word: Breaking down the mindset of fear with psychologist Sam

We’re really excited to welcome our next guest to the webinar – psychologist Sam Griesel. The session with Sam will…

Revoco Talks (DE)…Revolutionising hospitality ops with Flowtify’s Daniel Vollmer

Welcome to our first instalment of our Revoco Talks DE Q&A series – where we’ll be catching up with some of the…

Don’t Fear the F word
with CookiesHQ
(Video)

We were over the moon to welcome our next guests, Nic and Nathalie Alpi, the duo behind Bristol-based tight-knit tech agency, CookiesHQ.

Revoco Talks…Increasing the value of Data with Clekt’s
Andy Tudor

Find out what happened when our Head of Data, Charley, caught up with Clekt’s CEO Andy Tudor for Revoco Talks…

(Video) Workplace 2.0:
Breaking down the future of the
workplace (webinar)

Footage of our Workplace 2.0 webinar alongside River Island and Interaction for our next webinar. We spoke…

Revoco Talks…Investment
made easy with Invstr’s
Kerim Derhalli

We’re over the moon to be joined by Kerim Derhalli for this Revoco Talks Q&A. Kerim is CEO and Founder of ‘Invstr’, the app…

Revoco Talks…not chasing ‘the social network’ journey with Risum’s Stuart Megarry

We’re joined by sports community entrepreneur Stuart Megarry for this installment of Revoco Talks. Here he tells us…

What’s driving
the UK data
market?

Data is key to the country’s recovery from the pandemic. That’s what the government said when it published its National Data Strategy…

Ada Lovelace Day: celebrating Bristol’s Female Tech
Facilitators!

It’s Ada Lovelace day! For those of you who might not know, Ada Lovelace is a pretty big deal…

Revoco Talks…mental health challenges in the workplace
with Bristol Mind

One in five of us will encounter a mental health challenge at some point in our lives, with work-related stress…

The best startups
to work for in
North Rhine-Westphalia

With around 18 million inhabitants, North Rhine-Westphalia is Germany’s biggest and most densely populated state…

Revoco Talks…building a successful tech agency with CookiesHQ

We were recently joined by Nic and Nat Alpi, husband and wife duo behind CookiesHQ. Cookies are…

(Video) Don’t Fear the F word Webinar with Adrian Shedden of Lumio

Our most recent ‘Don’t Fear the F word’ took place on 30th September where we were lucky enough to be joined by…

Revoco Talks…Fintech for first time families with StorkCard’s
Bruce Pannaman

We’ve teamed up with Bruce Pannaman, Co-founder of StorkCard for this installment of Revoco Talks. StorkCard’s mission is to…

How to future-proof
your Data Science
career

Being a master of data can be a lucrative career choice, not to mention a rewarding one. Even the government says…

Revoco Talks…Not fearing failure with Adrian Shedden
of Lumio

We were recently joined by Adrian Shedden, Co-founder of Lumio. The world’s first personal finance optimisation app.

Turning the page:
Welcome to the family
Jordan

Since 2017, he’s been focused on helping his clients across Germany to secure the best technical talent the market has to offer.

Candidates –
who’s representing
you?

You might be desperate for some CV exposure, but throw it out to the big, wide world – without knowing exactly who has access to it…

Revoco Talks…getting from side hustle to 10,000 users with RacketPal’s Robert Rizea

Robert is a Romanian entrepreneur, he started his side hustle ‘RacketPal’ just 3 years ago in London…

A time for reflection
and a time for
change

From the day Boris sent us all home on “Lockdown” to the day the kids are heading back to school…six months of mayhem.

Revoco Talks…Overcoming challenges and lessons learnt with Matt Dyson

For this instalment of Revoco Talks, Harry caught up with South-West based entrepreneur Matt Dyson. Read about…

Knowing me, knowing you – the importance of the recruiter-candidate relationship

Picture this, lockdown has left your locks looking like Chuck Noland’s, so you book a fresh trim for the first day…

Revoco talks…the importance of marketing for start-ups with Julia Payne

We’re delighted to have been joined by Julia Payne for this Revoco Talks instalment. Julia is Managing Director and Chief Strategist…

What’s involved in a successful long-term recruitment
strategy?

Think of recruitment as a recipe, if you like. Each ingredient has a vital part to play in making that dish or drink taste downright delicious…

Revoco Talks Tech in the South West with Vicky Hunter of Tech Nation

The second installment in our Q&A series sees us talking to Entrepreneur Engagement Manager at Tech Nation South West, Vicky Hunter…

Candidates! Here’s how to navigate the ‘new normal’ of recruitment

While lockdown restrictions are finally lifting, the pandemic is likely to have a lasting impact on our economy and on the way we do…

Revoco Talks Start-up Investment with James Church of Robot Mascot

The first in our Q&A series ‘Revoco Talks’ sees us talking to COO of Robot Mascot, James Church. Here we chat about Start-up investment…

How to overcome recruitment challenges as you scale up

When a startup achieves product-market fit, they usually look to scale up and grow their team by attracting and hiring top talent.

Scaling up your team doesn’t need to mean scaling up your stress.

So, you’re a start-up, and you’ve just received that all-important funding which has unlocked a whole new world of potential. Now you’re…

Why Germany’s tech scene is ‘so hot right now’

Bristol may be establishing itself as a leading tech hub, but a fierce contender has entered the ring and is ready to fight for the accolade…

UK Tech Vs Coronavirus

Healthtech is paving the way when it comes to tackling the coronavirus crisis, from breakthroughs in testing to equipping…

COVID-19: Don’t be ‘that’ guy

COVID-19, a word most of us had never heard 6 months ago, that has now impacted everybody from businesses to families alike, in some…

“The weight of the world was on my shoulders and I couldn’t see a way out”

How many other people feel like this but say nothing? It saddens me. And so, this week, to raise awareness of mental health and the help…

If you could work from home forever, would you?

Yes. Yes, I would. 100%. Comfy clothes, no make-up, no distractions (except for the hubby and two naughty Shihtzus), an extra hour …

Your Remote Hiring Tool Kit!

Here at Revoco, we’ve noticed an increase in demand from those organisations for advice on how to switch to a remote hiring process.

Lockdown careers checklist!

Yep. We can’t escape it, the news of COVID-19 now being a global pandemic and the UK teetering on the edge of full lockdown has…

The Unlimited Holiday Debate

If you were going to give a run-through of the ultimate workplace perks, unlimited holiday allowance would get a mention.

Has your boss got your back?

The countdown to the Rugby World Cup final is on, and I can’t bloody wait. After England’s performance in the semi-final, emotions are…

IR35….what everyone seems to be talking about!

We’re all aware of it, we’re all talking about it, and if we’re honest, we’re probably all confused by it! After attending 43 workshops…

Looking for the perfect role? Call in the specialists

I’ve been in recruitment for more than *gulps* 20 years, and a huge amount has changed in that time. We used to put job ads in papers…

Can tech help with a 26-mile slog?

When I tell people I love running marathons, the reaction is always mixed, to say the least. When I started training for…

Would in-gym advertising put you off your workout?

Why does anyone go to the gym? To get fit? Lose weight? Reduce stress? Make friends? Whatever your motivation, I’m guessing…

Wallets rejoice – the paper receipt is dead (almost)!

I diligently sort my recycling each week and can’t remember the last time I needed to print something out. Yet, still my wallet gets…

If you make it to the end of this sentence then your attention span is quite good

An app that improves your concentration span? It sounds too good to be true…. Nonetheless, the boffins have declared it…

Can depression sufferers survive, or even thrive, in a fast paced sales environment?

I was recently caught by surprise when in a monthly business review one of my staff quoted “depression” as the reason for…

‘Don’t panic, Mr Mainwaring!’ Why you shouldn’t ignore cultural fit

Would you turn down a candidate for being a poor cultural fit if they possessed the skills to help you grow your businesses?

Let me make this perfectly clear…

Most of us will have bombed in a job interview at some point in our lives. I know I have. But interviews are a two-way street…

Should technology have access to our memories?

We’re all making memories all the time – some good, some not so good. They make us who we are.

Love it or hate it, Facebook is taking AI seriously

I often hear business leaders dropping the words ‘artificial intelligence’ (AI) into conversation, but I wonder how…

Tech isn’t all Black Mirror – it does some good too

The Facebook scandal, fake news, the Google walkout… tech seems to be making headlines for all the wrong reasons…

Tech’s diversity problem – how worried should we be?

Here’s a question for you. Why is it that companies like Google or Facebook can revolutionise modern life, but still struggle…

‘It’s not you, it’s me…’ The lack of meaningful feedback is frustrating the f••• …

The worst thing about dating is the rejection. Thankfully, I’m a happily married woman now so I don’t have to put up with being ‘ghosted’…

High street of the future – I’m ready for you!

Hands up, who enjoys shopping? And by ‘enjoy’ I mean, categorically, hand-on-heart, you look forward to hitting the high…

Love is in the air….but is it in the Office?

With Valentine’s day here, chocolates and flowers cluttering every available shopping aisle that you walk down and every man, woman…

Why I’m not a morning person – and never will be!

I’d love to say I relish my alarm going off at 7am. It would be great to jump out of bed and do yoga before work.

Keep your friends close and your enemies closer….

Not all collaborations are equal. Sometimes two of the most unlikely bedfellows come together and make sweet, sweet music.

Game face at the ready? You’re going to need it!

Science tells us that smiling makes us more attractive, look younger and feel good about ourselves. That’s certainly put a smile…

Take the tape off your webcam. I’m a tech recruiter and I like to expose myself!

At some point, you’ve probably sat in front of your webcam in a state of undress. I know I have! It’s nothing to be ashamed about…

Never mind Brexit, what about my data?!

Someone once told me: if you’ve nothing to hide, you’ve nothing to fear. What a load of crap. I’ve nothing to hide, but everything to fear.

Virtually the best workout you’ll ever have

Fitness: you either love it or hate it. Unfortunately, there doesn’t seem to be much in the middle.

The future of recruitment is giving me nightmares

We’ve all seen the video I’m referring to in which Professor Robert Kelly shows himself to be the ultra-professional in the face of complete…

The impact of AI and ML on tech trends and the knock-on effect for workforces

We’ve all read those sensationalist headlines about artificial intelligence (AI) leaving many of us destitute, having robbed us of our jobs…

Is video interviewing the death of the CV?

Anybody who’s ever worked with us will know that we’re big advocates of video interviewing. It allows us to gain key insights on candidates…

Three attitude shifts for using data efficiently

Nowadays, retailers have access to a seemingly endless stream of data on everything from shopping behaviour to website performance…

Four top trends in ERP software

Enterprise resource planning (ERP) software is benefiting companies across all sectors, though retail remains one of its largest users.

Perm recruitment – not a sprint, but a marathon

If you’re like us, you’ve tried to hit 2018 running. But as anyone who’s seen a few Januarys come and go will understand…

How developers can tackle machine learning to get ahead

Machine Learning or ML is fast becoming the buzzword of our time, but why are so many developers falling short when it comes to…

Why Bristol beats London for tech talent

Today’s top tech talent is starting to wake up to the fact that the streets of London are not the only ones in the country paved in golden…

Recruitment lessons from an ex-rockstar

If a business is putting its cash into the hands of a recruitment agency, it’s safe to say they want a rockstar consultant and not a one-hit wonder.

3 key reasons why recruitment needs a reviews website

The review culture permeates every industry in 2017. Guests are able to rate food and hospitality companies. Home owners are able…

Why measuring the candidate journey makes common and commercial sense

The cost of a poor hire ranges from £8,000 up to £50,000, depending on what research you read. Whichever figure you think best applies to…

Gen Z: recruiting the next generation

Honing your recruitment strategy to attract the juiciest talent in the millennial demographic might be old news to you by now. But this is…

Employer reputation: How can you improve yours?

When you’re offered a job, there’s more to consider than just the salary and benefits. The decision is also about what it’s like to work…

Thoughts, scribbles and chatter

Thoughts, scribbles
and chatter