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Robert is the Group Human Resources Director at Reward Gateway, an employee engagement platform. The business has over 1,800 clients using products to attract, engage and retain the best...

When you are starting out it can be hard to navigate the office landscape, so here are a few tips that have served me well over the...

National Stress Awareness Day falls on the first Wednesday of November. It’s a 24-hour period to reflect on how stress can hijack your day, and how you can regain...

Monica is a dynamic Fintech entrepreneur passionate about delivering solutions that create change in people’s financial lives. Her expertise is product development, customer experience and bringing the best out of...

Rajeeb Dey MBE is the founder and CEO of Learnerbly, a professional development platform supporting employees to achieve their goals by connecting them to the best development experiences and enabling businesses to engage, develop and...

Sally Brogan has over ten years’ experience, designing and building innovative, user-centric and data-led products as well as establishing and developing cross-functional teams. Her experience is predominantly in B2B SaaS products...

Sam Mountford is VP Engineering at SPOKE, a menswear brand that offers flawlessly-fitting chinos. SPOKE cuts their trousers in more sizes than found on the high street with a custom finish and a fit finder tool to find your perfect fit in...

Sandy Manuel is the co-founder of baytree.co, whose mission is to help create a better model of impact and disrupt venture with real ROI. He’s taught and led teams within innovation over a 20 year period, creating new innovation...

Terry Brown is an engineer and leader with a passion for people, working across many industries in his 25 year career. He’s delivered digital products for the NHS, for academia, and has led engineering at one of the biggest...

Matt Pilgrim is an experienced channel and alliances director and is Partner Development Director for the UK business of global digital experience platform provider Episerver. Matt took five minutes to share his thoughts about the impact...

Michaela has been working as a UI Developer for 3 and a half years. She’s passionate about animation and interactions in web design &...

Ben Gilmore is a lead UX Designer, teacher and mentor based in Melbourne, Australia. Ben has accumulated 18 years of UX design experience and managing design teams. Specialising in usability, web applications, design patterns, Search...

Jonathan is the Chief of Staff at Lightful, a technology company for social good, who support charities through consultancy, social media products and a unique online learning...

Futureheads and SyncD are proud to partner with Beder, a charity taking a unique approach to softly raising awareness around mental health and suicide prevention. Please support our efforts in raising funds and awareness for Beder by...

I sat down with Rafaela de Souza da Silva, a Senior User Researcher who has worked for numerous "disruptive companies" in the tech space like Spotify and Monzo, to talk about her UX...

This is the introduction of my upcoming series where I deep dive into the gendered issues of the UK’s tech sector. I’ll cover statistics that will shock you, how far we’ve come, and how far we’ve yet to...

Almost 900,000 women in the UK have quit their jobs due to the menopause. We want to help make a difference and have signing up to the Menopause Workplace Pledge to commit to making our organisation a supportive and understanding place for...

In a society that is generally far more accepting than it has ever been of an individual’s right to define their own sexuality, it seems astonishing that there are still communities in apparently developed and modern-thinking...

Bias. It is everywhere, and the hiring process is no different. Everyone can fall victim to their own unconscious bias. The good news is, there are ways to beat it, but the process begins with addressing and understanding...

How long till your next decision that impacts another human? How high-quality will that decision be? Convergent’s founder Heeral Gudka looks at why bias training shouldn’t be about changing the way people...

You may have recently read our article on improving your UX portfolio and landed yourself an interview. Good news! We’ve got you covered for that as well. As a Design Recruitment Consultant, I talk with hiring managers every...

The gender gap across the tech industry is still prevalent. Futureheads’ co-founder, Be Kaler Pilgrim, was delighted to join forces with IT consulting firm, Waterstons, to discuss the importance of women in tech and what we can do to...

#CelebrateBlack was a Black History Month event hosted on 28th October at Four Communications’ Head Office. The event was hosted by Black Create Connect and the Black Recruiters Network. The event provided a safe space to discuss...

You don’t have to look very far for evidence that Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) are now front of mind issues in the modern UK...

After a great session celebrating the change that black leaders have made – it is also important to create a safe space to ask and answer some questions that some may find difficult to ask. Alicia Richardson, DEI and Talent Partner...

I conducted a poll on LinkedIn to find out if the contractors on my network preferred to work full time or part time, the results were different to what I...

Futureheads’ Engineering Consultant Ramze Bouhalla shares what he learned at London Tech Network‘s August Tech Startups...

John Clarke is a self-taught software developer with nearly 20 years’ experience writing code and building things. After running a successful e-commerce business for a decade, he now finds himself working as Commercial Tech Lead for...

We recently sponsored a Tech Startups evening meet and greet with London Tech Network (LTN), which in total has over 2,000 members from across the tech industry in...

We know this year hasn’t been easy and at Futureheads we’re committed to helping our community and sharing our expertise in any way we can. That’s why we decided to run a second #AskUsAnything Q&A series on LinkedIn,...

As a black woman joining a new organisation that doesn’t have many other black employees it can be a little nerve-racking. Although I am confident, and I have joined SyncD as a Lead, I did have a few questions surrounding my...

Carlos is a Global Director of IT at Springer Nature, a leading academic publisher. He is passionate about leveraging technology as a core driver of business and customer value, and how to lead individuals through an increasingly complex...

The Ability People (TAP) was co-founded by Steve Carter and retired Paralympian Liz Johnson in...

We are delighted to have been shortlisted for Recruitment Company of the Year APSCo Awards for Excellence...

Jeff Gothelf is a coach, speaker, author and consultant who helps organisations build better products, and professionals build the cultures that build better products. In this guest blog he shares his thoughts on how you can experiment...

In a landscape that seems to change the moment we get comfortable, staying relevant is rarely a case of sitting back and switching on the autopilot. It’s no secret that the current crisis has left swathes of the population...

Uncertainty was a 2020 buzzword and nowhere more so than in the job market. Furlough, redundancies – for many, jobs were hard to come by, let alone job security. But, as we start a new year, it’s not all doom and gloom –...

Amanda Connolly is a Senior People Specialist based in London, UK. She has worked in HR/People for over 20 years in the UK, Spain, New Zealand and the US, predominantly with Global SMEs. Her passion is to help tech start and scale ups...

One of the great things about being a recruitment business is that we can be a real conduit for positive change. We’ve always considered ourselves fairly good at championing diversity – with an all female founding team, and a...

In March 2021, we published the first steps of our diversity journey. We had identified that as a business, we didn’t talk about diversity enough and we needed an organised system for approaching ED&I with targets in place to...

Anita Guru is a Transformational life coach with a focus on mental wellbeing. Since completing her Master’s degree in Occupational Psychology, she has worked in Learning and Development for over 15 years across a variety of sectors,...

Anthony is a thought leader in technical leadership and organisational processes. He is a regular organiser & presenter at conferences and meetups, a tech blogger, and is active in the open source community – In particular the...

Our Head of People, Caroline Waylen, shares her views on the recruitment industry and how Futureheads can help...

Christina is a product and technology leader with 15 years’ experience from pre-launch ventures to large scale business transformations in well-established businesses. Her expertise lies in product and technology strategy design and...

Chris is a founding partner of Hypergolic, a machine learning product consultancy. He’s passionate about helping product teams to make the best use of machine learning, minimising time-to-value and maximising productivity. He’s...

Cynthia is head of UX at Shopify, and co-author of Tragic Design (O’Reilly). She has a knack for solving complex problems from a business and human lens. Her range of experience has brought her broad recognition as a leading expert...

Dave Lush is CTO at MindGym. He kindly took 5 minutes to share with us his career journey so far and the biggest lessons he’s learnt along the...

Lee Cross is the co-founder and Managing Director of Skull Mountain, a digital product consultancy servicing a portfolio of clients comprised of global brands. He is also an associate director of three other professional services companies...

After a 25-year digital career helping a wide variety of organisations create easy to use tools and services, Liz Citron now supports people in the industry to navigate their careers and discover what is holding them back, so that they can...

Liz Johnson is a Paralympic gold-medalist and founder of The Ability People, working to knock down barriers faced by people with disabilities in the workforce by helping organisations redefine how they view people with disabilities....

Malay is head of UX/UI at the Risk and Compliance area of Deutsche Bank. He loves working on complex projects and is always looking for ways to make them efficient as well as enjoyable. Malay has experience in building globally distributed...

Guillaume Buat-Menard is a director at Flipside, a London based digital product agency part of Weber Shandwick. Flipside develops high end digital products, technical innovation and digital transformation for clients as diverse as Coca...

Hardy has been designing for the love of the people for the last 10 years within the digital space as an end to end product designer; carrying experiences from in-house design teams and leading digital agencies. He has been a part of big...

Throughout her career, Kristen Carter has navigated research, design and development at all stages of the product lifecycle—tackling complex and challenging projects with curiosity, an open mind, and desire for discovering meaningful...

It has been a year quite unlike any other. There are some things which, for better or worse, have become synonymous with 2020 – banana bread and sourdough, the Zoom pub quiz, home-schooling. Against a backdrop of Covid, there have...

How can you create an inclusive work environment where disabled employees are set up to thrive?   Liz Johnson, a Paralympic gold-medalist and founder of The Ability People, works to knock down barriers faced by people with...

This year at Futureheads and SyncD we held our annual company trip in the cosy holiday village of Darwin...

Recently, the business press reported on research that suggests almost half of all UK FTSE-100 firms are failing to deliver on their inclusion promises, despite almost all of them having formal processes and policies in place to meet...

Supporting a Mental Health and Suicide Prevention...

The thought of a job interview can be nerve-wracking, particularly for those who haven’t been in an interview situation for a long time, years perhaps. Here are our tips to help you feel prepared for the interview, and how to follow...

Mags Hanley is a career coach, mentor and trainer, based in Melbourne Australia. She has worked in UX for over 25 years in the US, UK and Australia. Her passion is to help UX professionals find into the roles that suits them best. She...

Mark McDermott is the CEO of ScreenCloud, a global digital signage platform helping over 8,500 businesses communicate meaningful content using screens.   He is also the co-founder of Codegent, an independent digital product studio...

Matt has 20 years experience starting and scaling business through digital media. As the founder of marketing technology business Driftrock, Matt helps brands like BMW, Honda and The University of Birmingham deliver marketing that...

Matthew Bagwell is a fully qualified and practicing Advanced Oxygen Advantage® Breathwork instructor, coaching across elite sports to people in need of specific support addressing physical and psychological conditions including...

There are a huge number of reasons anyone could consider a career change at any given time, but particularly in a downturn this idea could prove more tempting. Here are the things to...

What’s the story of your career so far and what do you love most about what you...

Sam Cohen is the COO and co-founder of Lifted, a Care-Tech company that aims to transform later life using tech to revolutionise the care experience for families and...

The business landscape is changing fast. As more businesses transition to remote working to keep their staff safe and slow the spread of the Covid-19 virus, hiring tactics are shifting to accommodate for self-isolation, with smart...

The aim of the day is to promote an understanding of disability issues and "mobilize support for the dignity, rights and well-being of persons with...

Pete Trainor is a man on a mission to bring design, data, AI and technology together to empower humans to be happier and do more of what they’re good at. Pete is the bestselling author of “Human-Focused Digital” and the...

Adam Alton is a software developer with over a decade of experience building web applications for Google, The BBC, governments and more. His specialisms include online privacy, digital security and high-traffic web platforms. An...

Eszter Kovas is a Frontend Engineer who has worked as a developer for the past four years. She started her career working in Budapest before moving over to theUK to work for a top tier start up. She now lives in Edinburgh and has just...

2020 really was a year to consign without regret to the history books. Throughout last year, we tracked the state of our industry as it rode the Covid waves of lockdowns and redundancies. It’s fair to say that our barometer from the...

Eloise Tait is a Software Engineer who is currently working at Ministry of Justice. Although she has only been working in the tech industry for under six months, she has managed to make a great impact in that time, especially across...

Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar, observed by Muslims worldwide as a month of fasting (sawm), prayer, reflection and community. In 2022, Ramadan began on 2nd April and ended on 1st May. Many working Muslims will be...

Charlie is 16 year old YouTuber from London and you can find his YouTube...

Aris Karidis is the CTO of Vendigo Finance, a London based fintech that has transformed the way consumers apply for finance for home...

Are organisations taking real action to eliminate unconscious racial and gender...

John Hipkiss is a trained Laughter Therapist, with a background in music, consultancy, clowning and laughing! Known as ‘Laughing John’, he set up Laughter Therapy in 2009 with the aim of promoting Laughter Yoga, health and...

Ultimately, a career in UX requires a combination of creativity, analytical thinking, and a strong desire to improve the experiences of others. To determine if UX is the right career choice for you, you'll need to reflect on your interests...

Women face unique challenges in the workplace, from gender bias and discrimination to imposter syndrome and work-life balance issues. However, with the right strategies and support, women can thrive and succeed in their careers. Here are...

We spoke to some of the women in our teams about the challenges women face not just in the workplace but with themselves, exploring topics from building self-confidence to battling imposter syndrome, here are our quick tips to help you be...

As the world becomes increasingly digitised, it's crucial that we ensure that women are fully represented and empowered in the digital...

Ebonie Mather sits down with Emma Parnell to talk about her career journey and the importance of building...

Historically, the tech industry has been male-dominated, but there are now many successful women in tech who are changing the industry for the...

This marks part 2 of my Women In Tech series, where I am tackling the topic from all sides. Last time, we talked about the most shocking statistics regarding women in tech, this time I wanted to share with you some of the career pathways...

Are you looking to attract diverse talent? You’ve come to the right place. In today’s globalized world, having a diverse workforce is essential for companies seeking success. A variety of backgrounds and experiences can open up...

Neurodiversity refers to the natural variation in how human brains work, including differences in learning, attention, and social interaction. Celebrating neurodiversity in the workplace can lead to a more inclusive and productive work...

Neurodiversity refers to the concept that neurological differences are a normal part of human diversity and includes conditions such as dyslexia, autism spectrum disorder and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Neurodiverse...

When it comes to the UK tech sector, many still believe that there are no gendered issues to discuss. This is wrong. Today I’m talking about statistics that may well shock...

The working world has seen a shift since the pandemic, with lockdown making people re-evaluate what’s important to...

So, the UK government recently announced a new returnership program that aims to get people over 50 back into the workplace. This program is part of a new initiative that seeks to provide employment opportunities for those who may have...

Many businesses are requesting that their employees return to physical office spaces. Is this indicative of a long-term shift towards in-person work or is this unrealistic thinking in this time we call the new norm. The return to more...

Our environment is in rapid decline. Social justice gaps are widening, not closing. By choosing to prioritise people and the planet over profit, we're doing our part to try to eliminate these problems. We are always looking for open...

What is the Better Business Act and why should we all be supporting it?Britain needs business at its best. That is why we, along with 1900+ companies have chosen to be part of the coalition for a cleaner, greener, fairer future for...

Wherever you stand on the use and legitimacy of Cryptocurrency, the technology behind it can be versatile and innovative. But after numerous high-profile scandals, will it adapt and survive or be manhandled by institutional...

Hiring the right people is crucial for the success of any company, but it's particularly important for startups. In the early days of a startup, every employee has a significant impact on the company's culture, productivity, and growth...

So, let's take a moment to celebrate the incredible advancements we've made in the world of...

We’re all about sharing sector news and insights, although we are well versed in understanding our markets – there’s nothing like the best knowledge from the experts in the field. Our series of “Future...

We’re all about sharing sector news and insights, although we are well versed in understanding our markets – there’s nothing like the best knowledge from the experts in the field. Our series of “Future...

London, UK, June 6th 2023 – Futureheads Recruitment Ltd, the UK-based Digital and Tech recruitment solutions business has announced its expansion into offering its solutions in the Nordics to meet growing demand and help...

We’re all about sharing sector news and insights, although we are well versed in understanding our markets – there’s nothing like the best knowledge from the experts in the field. Our series of “Future...

A design portfolio is a crucial tool for any designer looking to showcase their skills, experience, and creativity and most importantly, personal brand to potential clients or...

We’re all about sharing sector news and insights, although we are well versed in understanding our markets – there’s nothing like the best knowledge from the experts in the field. Our series of “Future...

We’re all about sharing sector news and insights, although we are well versed in understanding our markets – there’s nothing like the best knowledge from the experts in the field. Our series of “Future...

We’re all about sharing sector news and insights, although we are well versed in understanding our markets – there’s nothing like the best knowledge from the experts in the field. Our series of “Future...

London, UK – Futureheads Recruitment, a leading digital recruitment agency, is thrilled to announce the appointment of Chris Chapman and Rohan Maheswaran as Co-Managing Directors. With a combined 20 years of experience at the...

We’re all about sharing sector news and insights, although we are well versed in understanding our markets – there’s nothing like the best knowledge from the experts in the field. Our series of “Future...

We’re all about sharing sector news and insights, although we are well versed in understanding our markets – there’s nothing like the best knowledge from the experts in the field. Our series of “Future...

We’re all about sharing sector news and insights, although we are well versed in understanding our markets – there’s nothing like the best knowledge from the experts in the field. Our series of “Future...

We’re all about sharing sector news and insights, although we are well versed in understanding our markets – there’s nothing like the best knowledge from the experts in the field. Our series of “Future...

We’re all about sharing sector news and insights, although we are well versed in understanding our markets – there’s nothing like the best knowledge from the experts in the field. Our series of “Future...

Equal pay is a vital issue in today's digital and technology space. Despite advancements in the industry, gender pay gaps still persist. International Equal Pay Day serves as a reminder of the ongoing struggle for pay equity across various...

Guest written by Heeral Gudka, Founder Director, Principal Leadership and Inclusion Consultant at...

We’re all about sharing sector news and insights, although we are well versed in understanding our markets – there’s nothing like the best knowledge from the experts in the field. Our series of “Future...

We’re all about sharing sector news and insights, although we are well versed in understanding our markets – there’s nothing like the best knowledge from the experts in the field. Our “Future Thinkers” series...

The theme for Black History Month 2023 is 'Saluting our Sisters'. It highlights the crucial role Black women have played in shaping history, inspiring change and building communities....

We’re all about sharing sector news and insights, although we are well versed in understanding our markets – there’s nothing like the best knowledge from the experts in the field. Our “Future Thinkers” series...

We’re all about sharing sector news and insights, although we are well versed in understanding our markets – there’s nothing like the best knowledge from the experts in the field. Our “Future Thinkers” series...

We’re all about sharing sector news and insights, although we are well versed in understanding our markets – there’s nothing like the best knowledge from the experts in the field. Our “Future Thinkers” series...

we’re all about sharing sector news and insights, although we are well-versed in understanding our markets – there’s nothing like the best knowledge from the experts in the field. Our “Future Thinkers” series...

We’re all about sharing sector news and insights, although we are well versed in understanding our markets – there’s nothing like the best knowledge from the experts in the field. Our “Future Thinkers” series...

We’re all about sharing sector news and insights, although we are well versed in understanding our markets – there’s nothing like the best knowledge from the experts in the field. Our “Future Thinkers” series...

We’re all about sharing sector news and insights, although we are well versed in understanding our markets – there’s nothing like the best knowledge from the experts in the field. Our series of “Future...

Men's health is often overlooked, but there's one area that deserves more attention: paternity leave and the stigma surrounding it. As it’s men’s health month, and Men’s day being celebrated this weekend (19th Nov), let's...

We’re all about sharing sector news and insights, although we are well versed in understanding our markets – there’s nothing like the best knowledge from the experts in the field. Our “Future Thinkers” series...

We’re all about sharing sector news and insights, although we are well versed in understanding our markets – there’s nothing like the best knowledge from the experts in the field. Our “Future Thinkers” series...

An area that I have always been really passionate about, is how to get more women in tech, especially since my daughter was born. She is 2 years old and currently wants me to build her a 'space rocket to go to the moon' But one day she...

We're here to help you get job-ready! Futureheads Digital Recruitment's leadership team presents a series of insightful articles to help you navigate the current world of work. We know how tough things have been - so we've pooled our...

Welcome to our series on career growth and finding your next opportunity. In today's fast-paced job market, it's crucial to continuously evolve and adapt. We'll provide valuable insights and tools to navigate the professional landscape...

Helping people find Digital and Tech jobs in London is what we do, so we're presenting a series of insightful articles to help you navigate the current world of work. We know how tough things have been - so we've pooled our advice together...

Ethnicity Pay Gap Day is an important occasion that brings attention to the unequal pay between different ethnic groups. This day specifically highlights the pay gaps experienced by people of colour, in particular women who face additional...

We’re pleased to share news of a promising corporate charity partnership with the Huntington's Disease Association (HDA). This exciting collaboration allows us to make a significant impact on the lives of individuals and families...

Valentine's Day is not just about expressing love to others; it's also an excellent opportunity to show love and care for...

International Women's Day (IWD), observed annually on March 8th, is a global celebration that recognises the achievements and contributions of women throughout...

The election for the new government has been an emotional journey for many. We all want the incoming government to have a smooth transition and bring some unity to the country. We want to see improvements in healthcare, the economy, public...

Craig has worked with Product for 20 years - first within ‘digital transformation’, then innovation, and then in Chief Product Officer roles. He’s worked all over the world in companies as small as 10 people and as large...

Heta has joined Futureheads as a Consultant, bringing her expertise across all Tech and Engineering skill sets, with a background in Infrastructure, Cloud, and Networks. She is passionate about working holistically with both candidates and...

An innovative product leader with a proven track record of transforming challenging concepts into market realities. From launching groundbreaking fertility treatments to scaling e-commerce platforms, this leader combines systems thinking,...

Futureheads' specialises in Freelance and Contract hiring in London and the UK across Design, UX, Product, Engineering, Marketing and Data - IR35 has changed the freelance market considerably, and being up to speed on what IR35 is and the...

Jonathan Lovatt-Young combines deep practitioner experience of digital product design, brand strategy with user experience. He has worked as lead at several prominent agencies and consultancies on a range of high-profile clients. Today, he...

Nicolas Roope is a versatile entrepreneur and creative director with expertise spanning various industries, including digital media, product design, branding, and technology. He co-founded influential companies like Poke and Plumen,...

Warren Hutchinson is the Founder and Chief Experience Officer of Else, a London-based experience design consultancy, where he helps businesses exploit emerging technologies, unlock opportunities, and accelerate innovation across product...

Shilpan Patel is a distinguished Head of Workplace Technology, EUC Manager, and IT Operations expert with a strong customer service approach, ensuring the effective and efficient running of a busy IT department. He is an expert in managing...

The London Product Design market is competitive, so creating a standout UX or Product Design portfolio is essential for showcasing your skills and attracting potential employers. With an abundance of tools available today, it's crucial to...

As a Creative Coach, Strategic Consultant and Community Connector, Jason Mesut helps people and organisations envision hope-fuelled futures. Jason has been active in UX, Service Design and Digital Product for 25 years. He...

As recruiters for Digital Product Management, we know that it is notoriously difficult, but there are more ways to do it now than ever...

Adrian Smith is a seasoned data leader with extensive experience in data management, governance, and analytics. He has successfully led data operations at various companies, managing large-scale data platforms for both large corporations...

Our community has been asking us to keep them informed of trends, jobs, and events in our space, so we are back with our newsletter!  As we step into 2025, London's tech and digital creative markets are poised for growth. Many of our...

Krste is a Serbian-British innovator, technologist, and designer with over 20 years of experience, enriched by academic research at leading institutions across various technology domains. He is renowned for his work in emerging...

John is a seasoned product leader and advisor with over 20 years of experience commercialising innovative digital products and scaling businesses across multiple sectors. He has launched and optimised products in the UK and US and led...

Paul is a dynamic and entrepreneurial leader with over 30 years of global experience delivering innovative digital products across industries such as automotive, retail, healthcare, and utilities. His career includes leadership roles at...

We marked B Corp Month in style with our Rise & Thrive event, hosted in partnership with Work.Life. The morning featured inspiring Pecha Kucha-style presentations from passionate speakers who are redefining success by aligning people,...

At Futureheads, we recognise that there are various methodologies available for managing digital projects, whether you're developing new software or implementing significant updates to existing systems. Let’s take a closer look at...

April is recognised as Stress Awareness Month, and as Digital Recruiters, we see a lot of stress throughout our daily lives - now feels like a great time to raise awareness and educate people about the dangers of stress and how it can...