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How headless commerce is changing the world of retail

A look at how retail brands will make headless commerce a priority in 2022, as they look to deliver better customer experiences and satisfaction rates.

The Revoco teams’ top interview tips

Got an interview coming up that you’re feeling a little unprepared for? Not to worry, the Revoco team have got you!

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How to spot the signs of developer burnout before it’s too late

Last year, 83% of software engineers suffered from some degree of burnout, but how can you as an employer help?

Revoco’s review of the year 2021

As we draw to the end of what has been a crazy year, I wanted to give my thoughts and findings from 2021 and how Revoco have grown as a team.

Should talking about previous salaries be off limits?

Employers have been getting a bit of flak recently for asking candidates about their previous salaries, with 47% of job seekers saying they’ve been quizzed about their past income.

Which is sexier – data engineering or data science?

If you know anything about the tech sector right now, it’s that data is where it’s at. Data engineering and data science have been called the ‘sexiest jobs of the 21st century’. But why?

Job search template

Let’s be honest, the process of finding a new job can get a bit messy sometimes! This is why we’ve created a free, all-in-one, job search template for people looking to stay on top of their job hunt.

Why tech professionals are at risk of imposter syndrome

We’re forever being told that “technology is moving faster than ever before, but for people working in it, it can feel like an impossible job trying to keep up!

Anti-Bullying Week 2021 – tackling toxic cultures and ‘problematic behaviours’

As many as 2 in 5 employees across the UK have experienced bullying, harassment or discrimination at work. What can you, as an employer, do to help?

Popular JavaScript library comes under attack from hackers

A recent hack has targetted a popular JavaScript library. The intent was to spread malware and install password stealers and cryptocurrency miners on victims’ machines.

How AI is proving a game-changer in the make-up industry

With the rise of AI, make-up brand MAC is the latest to be singing the technology’s praises, reporting a 200% boost in customer engagement with AI- and AR-powered digital tools.

Best platforms to upskill yourself in 2021

Need to learn something new for that dream job? We’ve got you!

Tech has the most to gain from employee resource groups

96% of CEOs said that diversity, equity and inclusion has become a “personal strategic priority” for them – yet, 31% of businesses were not taking a strategic approach to D&I.

Tech salaries soar as employers search for finite talent

It’s been yet another record-breaking year for UK tech. UK tech startups and scaleups have raised more money than ever before, which has led to a surge in hiring for tech candidates.

Don’t Fear the F Word with Darren Monioro, Founder of The B.O.X

Everyone has fears, failures and f**k ups – so let’s learn from them! This month we were joined by Darren Monioro – entrepreneur, investor, tech professional, and founder of The B.O.X

UK employers see the ‘whole person’ and increase mental health support in 2022

How much does your employer care about your mental health? A lot? Not at all? If the answer is the latter, the good news is that things might be about to change.

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Show me the money!

A skills gap in the job market is an employer’s nightmare. But, if you’re a person possessing the very skills that are highly sought-after, you’re quids in.

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Stop the brain drain! Keeping women in tech careers post-35

We all have a part to play in addressing the gender imbalance in the tech industry. We got some great actionable insights from our recent Workplace 2.0 webinar and now a new book…

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Workplace 2.0: Tech tests – do they really work?

We’ve tackled a number of hot topics recently – from flexible working to diversity and inclusion – and this month is was no exception. We talked all about tech tests!

3 of the best tech events happening in September

One of the best things about the tech scene is the sense of community. Few industries have as many meet-ups and masterclass events as the tech sector…

Demand for tech talent set to explode

As tech recruitment consultants, it looks like we’ve got our work cut out for the next couple of years. Oh yes, tech employment is predicted to grow by 37,000 positions this year alone…

Is it time to reconsider technical tests?

After speaking to a tech candidate recently, it got me thinking about technical tests. He was telling me that he had to take his ‘Seeking new opportunities’ headline off LinkedIn…

Don’t Fear the F Word with Anthony Seale from Legatics

Everyone has fears, failures and f**k ups, so let’s learn from them! Our webinar focuses on founders who have been brave enough to take on the start-up challenge

Digitalisation linked to increase in burnout among software engineers

The pandemic has kicked digitalisation into overdrive – and it’s software engineers who are feeling the heat as they play a vital role in moving businesses online.

Post-COVID IT job market brings familiar challenges

The work-from-home trend has blown the jobs market wide open with opportunities to source more candidates from around the globe.

Why young workers should be prioritised in the post-pandemic workplace

It’s fair to say that adapting to working from home full time during the pandemic hasn’t been easy for any of us. But for young…

(Video) Workplace 2.0: What does flexibility really mean in 2021?

This month we tackled the hot topic of flexibility in the new world. What does flexibility actually mean?…

Let’s talk about unconscious bias in the hiring process.

How can we actively avoid letting our unconscious biases cloud our recruitment decisions?…

#RevociansReveal with Jonny Bradley

If you’re serious about learning more about a career in recruitment… here is a strong place to start. Jonny spills the tea…

Salary is just the tip of the iceberg. What do candidates really look for in an offer?

We’re now in a world where a few bean bags and a ping-pong table won’t quite cut it, unfortunately. So, how do we…

Don’t Fear the F word with Dan Scholey, COO at MoneyHub

We were over the moon to welcome our next guest speaker, Dan Scholey. Dan is COO at Bristol based MoneyHub…

Revoco Talks Revolutionising the Gig industry with Megan Neale of Limitless Tech

For this installment of Revoco Talks we caught up with Megan Neale, COO and Co-founder of Limitless Tech…

(Whitepaper Download) The Evolving role of a Business Analyst

“Is there a future for Business Analysis in an agile world?”, “is the role of a Business Analyst understood in the…

(Video) Workplace 2.0: How to create an inclusive & diverse team in a talent short market

This month we tackled D&I for Workplace 2.0. How do we create a diverse and inclusive team in a talent…

Why Diverse & Inclusive businesses are on TOP in
2021!

If you haven’t started to implement D&I into your long-term growth plan, now is the time. In this blog we break down

Remote Onboarding guide: Nail your remote onboarding
in 2021!

How do we onboard our new hires effectively when they’re working remotely? We break down the fundamentals…

#RevociansReveal – The truth about a career in Recruitment

Our latest content series is designed to help new job seekers who are interested in recruitment careers navigate…

(Video) Don’t Fear the F Word with Martijn De Wever
founder of Floww

We’re over the moon to welcome our next guest, Martijn De Wever CEO/ Founder of Floww. Floww bring clarity…

How to increase your
visibility as a
Go Developer

If you’re a Go Developer looking to level-up in your career this year, there’s a lot you can do to boost your visibility…

(Video) Workplace 2.0: (Virtual) On-Boarding
in 2021!

This session saw us discuss Virtual onboarding with our friends Charlotte Richmond ( Talent Manager at Aiimi…

Revoco Talks…explainable
AI with Cognino’s
Priti Padhy

Harry recently caught up with Priti Padhy, Co-founder and CEO of AI start-up Cognino. Cognino are enable…

New starter ghosting: Your guide to pre-boarding candidates correctly.

According to Indeed, 83% of employers have experienced being ghosted from new starters, where a candidate has…

Revoco Talks…start-up funding with Playfair Capital’s Henrik Wetter Sanchez

We recently caught up with Henrik Wetter Sanchez of Playfair Capital for Revoco Talks. Playfair are a VC funding…

Celebrating #IWD2021. The initiatives championing women in tech!

Today is all about recognising and celebrating the amazing achievements of women across the world who are paving…

Celebrating 4 years of Revoco!

To celebrate the occasion, our Marketing Manager Gee caught up with our Founder/ Managing Director, Iain and…

The tools you need
to smash your Python
career!

If you’re a Python Developer looking to level-up in your career this year, you’re going to need to do more to standout…

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…Revolutionising hospitality 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.

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…

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 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…

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…

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 …

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 …

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