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IT newsGCHQ puzzles the nation as NOBODY was able to solve their Christmas challenge
GCHQ left the nation scratching their heads as nobody was able to solve their challenging Christmas puzzle.The headquarters for the UK's intelligence and communication activities posted their cryptographic Christmas card on their website in December to give people the opportunity to solve the crypti. #IT News
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IT newsBT to make changes to business structure after £12.5 billion takeover of EE
BT has announced upcoming changes to its overall business structure following last week's acquisition of EE in a deal worth £12.5 billion.The British telecoms giant also reported its best quarterly revenue growth in more than seven years, with a 4.7% increase in sales in the last three months that h. #IT News
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IT SkillsRobotic Process Automation (RPA) jobs demand will grow significantly in 2019 / 2020
Robotic Process Automation (RPA) will revolutionise customer experience by 2020, according to new research by Information Services Group (ISG), creating thousands of new RPA jobs and Robotics jobs in the UK. #AI
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IT SkillsThe Role of an IT Trainer
What is an IT Trainer?IT trainers design and deliver training courses on a wide range of computer software applications.These courses range from common desktop programs and PC maintenance to advanced technology such as programming.IT training jobs are essentially teaching jobs, and as such, they ten. #Careers
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IT newsHow Queen Elizabeth II contributed to the innovation of engineering throughout her reign.
On Thursday 8th September, we were informed of the passing of Queen Elizabeth II, who served for 70 years as the UK's longest reigning monarch in history. #IT News
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IT Career AdviceThe rising demand for flexible working in IT & Tech in 2022
Before the pandemic in 2020, it was predicted that on average only 27% of people worked from home at some point according to Annual Population Survey (APS) data. #Careers
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IT Career AdviceThe growing demand for IT and tech professionals in the public sector
The public sector has some of the largest employers in the United Kingdom, including the NHS who had over 1.84 million employees as of the third quarter of 2021. #Job roles
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IT Career AdviceThe top 10 industries with the highest-paid IT and tech jobs
IT jobs are amongst some of the best paid jobs in the world, due to their specialist skill set and high demand. #Job roles
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IT Career AdviceDifferent IT and tech jobs within the aerospace industry
From 4th October to 10th October is World Space Week, a week dedicated to celebrating science and technology and their contribution to the betterment of the human condition. #Job roles
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IT newsThe future of women in engineering
On the 23rd of June is International Women in Engineering Day (INWED), an annual event that raises awareness about the achievements of women in engineering and promotes gender diversity in the field. #IT News
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IT Career Advice10 ways tech employers can be more inclusive towards the LGBTQ+ community.
Every June people everywhere celebrate Pride Month, which is a celebration and recognition of the LGBTQ+ (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer) community. #Careers
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Guide to FreelancingWhat is the role of a limited company director?
A freelance techie's need-to-know on director duties, by law and in practice. #Management
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IT SkillsTop IT contractor skills for 2024-25
Hot right now are 4 'hard' skills; 4 'soft' skills and also sought-after -- 4 roles which IT contractors will need a mix of all 8 to execute. #Job roles
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IT market trendsFive soft skills IT contractors require in today’s (still) tough tech jobs market
Soft skills for temporary computer roles? There's at least five core elements Free-Work readers must not be without – VIQU. #IT jobs market
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IT newsMicrosoft opens new AI hub in London, triggering ‘temporary disruption’ bound to benefit IT contractors
The world's largest software company points out to Free-Work its latest pool of tech vacancies, which shows its AI hiring spree is still to come. #Job roles
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IR35What is the IR35 offset for contractors?
Quick explainer on IR35 set-off legislation, finally in force to prevent HMRC 'double-taxing.' #Legal status
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Freelancer FinancesCapital Gains Tax (CGT) guide for contractors
Everything you need to know about 'CGT' if you're 'LTD' -- and then some. #Self-employed
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