Rich McEachran

How tech leaders can reconnect employees with company goals

First the Great Resignation, now the Great Detachment – employees are becoming increasingly disengaged

Looking beyond university graduates for new hires in tech

As more companies prioritize skills over degrees, three successful non-graduates discuss why tech firms should hire those who haven’t gone down the traditional route of university

Ping fatigue: How leaders can help workers manage constant work notifications

Instant communication platforms can cause ping fatigue – mental exhaustion, anxiety, and loss of focus caused by endless notifications

Why are new hires ghosting employers?

The number of firms given the silent treatment by new hires is on the rise – better onboarding could be the key to busting this phenomenon

Why climate perks should factor in your employee benefits package

Since climate-conscious Generation Z has entered the workplace, tech leaders looking to compete could offer perks that help staff benefit the environment

How businesses can tear down the paper ceiling in tech

Recruitment based on skills rather than degrees expands the talent pool and ensures new employees can hit the ground running

From idea to reality: how to scale up a GenAI project

Google Cloud has found that two in five UK firms are stuck in GenAI ‘pilot purgatory’. Here’s how they can go from idea to scale

The AI hype cycle: Separating fact from fiction

Nearly two years after OpenAI launched generative AI into the public consciousness with the release of ChatGPT, it seems that AI hype may finally be dying down.

Companies are regretting investing in generative AI so quickly – here’s how to avoid buyer’s remorse

It’s clear that generative AI has become the favorite new toy of the modern enterprise. Since 2022, companies have been rushing to integrate chatbots and AI assistants into their workflows for productivity gains, while some are even building their…

Bridging the AI trust gap in business

The question of whether AI assistants will become our co-workers, or even replace our jobs, is the subject of fierce debate around the water cooler. Businesses are warming to the idea of AI in the workplace. According to a survey by Workday, 62% of…

Funding your franchise: How to win public contracts

Share: Servicing the public sector can be a good revenue opportunity for children’s franchises – so how can you place a successful bid? The UK government spent £393 billion on public procurement in the 12 months ending 5 April 2023 - up 7% from the…

Everything you need to know about auditing your tech stack

IT audits are complicated and too often neglected or completed haphazardly. But a careful audit can help to reduce costs, improve cybersecurity and accelerate growth. To do this effectively, business leaders must understand why, when and how to audit…

Preventing deepfake attacks: How businesses can stay protected

When criminals scammed a Hong Kong firm out of $25m in February, all it took was for a senior employee to be duped by a video conference call. The scam began with a phishing message purportedly from the firm’s chief financial officer (CFO) requesting…

How tech leaders can manage conflict in the workplace

Personality clashes, disagreements, and conflict in the workplace are inevitable when people from various backgrounds are brought together to work on a project. However, what starts out as a slight difference of opinion can easily snowball into…

The risks of shadow AI and what leaders can do to prevent it

Amid all the excitement around generative AI and chatbots, companies may be overlooking how their employees are using the technology. AI threats: The importance of a concrete strategy in fighting novel attacks ‘Shadow AI’ is a term used to describe…

Five ways to prevent digital transformation burnout

The rise of transformative technologies, most recently generative AI, has meant that businesses have had to move fast to capitalize on new opportunities and remain competitive. Digital transformation spending is forecast to grow to $3.9trn in 2027,…

Four ways in which AI is making high-risk work safer

In high-risk workplaces such as construction sites, offshore wind farms and nuclear power stations, effective health and safety management is paramount, as any lapse could cost lives. With the power to detect problems before they cause accidents and…

Power to the people: how operations leaders can engage the front line

Providing healthcare and other vital public services, front-line workers form the backbone of society. Heeding their concerns and acting upon them is key to ensuring their safety in the workplace While the pandemic was a tough time for everyone, it…

Managing digital transformation costs in 2024

As IT leaders consider their priorities for 2024, they’d do well to remember digital transformation costs and the associated challenges. While digital transformation is important for business growth, many UK firms have struggled with poor returns…

What will drive IT spending in 2024?

If businesses have learned anything over the past few years, it’s that the right technology investment is crucial to staying nimble and navigating tricky economic periods. With inflation impacting IT spending in 2023, businesses had to be selective…