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Are you being trampled by a hippo at work?

Kirstie McDermott Senior Content Editor at Amply

Are you being trampled by a hippo at work?

Many of us know the frustration that can be inherent in the decision-making process at work. It goes something like this: you or your team carefully research a solution to a problem and come up with something that is data-driven, cost-saving or simply really innovative. You are convinced this is the right way to go. Enter your boss, or a senior le...

31 March 2023 /people

What are the 8 best-paying jobs in financial services?

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What are the 8 best-paying jobs in financial services?

Non-financial benefits in a job compensation package can be the proverbial cherry on the cake, but the fact remains that monetary rewards cannot be overlooked, especially with the current cost of living crisis and spiralling interest rates. The UK’s fintech sector is currently balancing that outlook, with expectations set to see the number of finte...

24 March 2023 /people

5 ways ChatGPT can boost your job search

Aoibhinn Mc Bride Content Editor at Jobbio

5 ways ChatGPT can boost your job search

There is no ignoring the headlines surrounding mass layoffs across the tech sector. With so much fresh tech talent being released back into the hiring pool, the competition to bag a new role is greater than ever before. Yet there is hope—a recent survey found that 79% of those laid off from a tech company job got a new job within three months, and...

17 March 2023 /people

Andrew Smith Founding CTO at RTGS & ClearBank

Agile Series: Avoid management speak

One of my pet peeves, and I think a common source of hatred across most engineering teams, is using old cliché management terms that really do not apply. Or, worse still, they are fundamentally wrong within an agile environment. Engineering teams are full of uber smart individuals, and I don’t mean the people that cut code, no - I mean your stakeho...

16 March 2023 /people

How can remote workers get their time back?

Aoibhinn Mc Bride Content Editor at Jobbio

How can remote workers get their time back?

Three years since the start of the pandemic, it is safe to deduce that remote work has become the new normal. From saving time on commuting to increased wellbeing, remote work has afforded workers the flexibility and freedom to prioritise work-life balance while also getting the job done. The data backs this up: 62% of workers feel more productive ...

10 March 2023 /people

International Women's Day: ChatGPT and how gender bias in AI can impact innovation

Níamh Curran Senior Reporter at Finextra

International Women's Day: ChatGPT and how gender bias in AI can impact innovation

The 2023 International Women’s Day campaign theme is to Embrace Equity and asks our world to discuss why equal opportunities aren’t enough. “Equity isn’t just a nice-to-have, it’s a must-have. A focus on gender equity needs to be part of every society’s DNA. And it’s critical to understand the difference between equity and equality,” according to ...

07 March 2023 /people /ai

Why do female leaders keep on stepping down?

Kirstie McDermott Senior Content Editor at Amply

Why do female leaders keep on stepping down?

Nicola Sturgeon, Jacinda Ardern, and Susan Wojcicki are just three high profile women in leadership who have recently stepped down from their roles. New Zealand’s now former prime minister, Ardern said she was quitting because she “no longer had enough in the tank” to do the job. Scotland’s former first minister, Nicola Sturgeon, explained that “g...

03 March 2023 /people

Banking and fintech movers and shakers: World Bank, CFIT, PayPal and more

Madhvi Mavadiya Head of Content at Finextra

Banking and fintech movers and shakers: World Bank, CFIT, PayPal and more

Here’s a recap of the most headline worthy and recent hires, departures, and company shakeups of this February and what that could mean for 2023. NAB National Australia Bank revealed that more than 500 female staffers have signed up for a new in-house learning programme on cloud technology. The bank is the first company to adopt and run the Amazon...

01 March 2023 /people

3 ways to predict if you'll be affected by layoffs

Kirstie McDermott Senior Content Editor at Amply

3 ways to predict if you'll be affected by layoffs

News last week that over 105,000 global tech workers have been laid off since the start of 2023 has, understandably, left many uneasy. The layoffs.fyi website was set up by founder Roger Lee during the pandemic to track tech layoffs and show the reality of life within this volatile sector. The site hit the news when its automatic counter showed tha...

24 February 2023 /people

Breaking into Fintech: The best cities to get a finance job in the UK

Sehrish Alikhan Reporter at Finextra

Breaking into Fintech: The best cities to get a finance job in the UK

In our latest Breaking into Fintech piece, we have looked into possibilities for graduates seeking a future in financial services across the UK. While London is an appealing option for those with degrees looking to settle with new jobs, the high cost of living combined with the economic crisis makes its vibrant nightlife and energetic atmosphere le...

20 February 2023 /people

To lead you need to cultivate your executive presence

Kirstie McDermott Senior Content Editor at Amply

To lead you need to cultivate your executive presence

Steve Jobs and Jeff Bezos; these titans of tech do not appear to have much in common on a personal level, but both are responsible for founding and building two of the world’s most successful and recognisable brands in Apple and Amazon. Jobs was an aesthete with a love of simplicity and the work of Japanese designer Issey Miyake, while Bezos is a l...

17 February 2023 /people

How do you know when it’s time to walk away from your job?

Kirstie McDermott Senior Content Editor at Amply

How do you know when it’s time to walk away from your job?

There have been many public resignations of late. In tech, Netflix founder Reed Hastings stepped down from his role as CEO in January following a 25-year journey with the company. Hastings’ resignation was remarkable in that he orchestrated it himself, understanding that good leaders know when it is time to hand over the reins to the next generatio...

10 February 2023 /people

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