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Insights and opinions from the frontline of tech recruitment, from Gerrell & Hard
Gearing up to be greener: sustainable manufacturing in automotive 🌍
As environmental pressures increase and regulations tighten, automotive OEMS are accelerating the shift toward sustainable manufacturing. This holistic strategy isn’t only about producing “greener” vehicles; it’s about cleaner, smarter, more circular production practices.
Global tech power shift: the cities reshaping innovation 🌆
As the global tech landscape evolves, cities outside of established powerhouses like Silicon Valley, London and Berlin are emerging as vibrant centres of innovation and talent.
When a car can be hacked: the evolution of cybersecurity roles in automotive
What does it mean for cybersecurity when a car becomes an extension of the internet?
Quality Control is getting smarter. What does that mean for talent?
For years, quality control was viewed as a labour-intensive, repetitive process, but AI and computer vision is making quality inspection faster, more accurate and increasingly automated.
Will we see more B Corps in Engineering and Tech? 🌍
What do Ben & Jerry’s, Patagonia and The Body Shop have in common? They’re all B Corps, certified for their commitment to social and environmental impact.
The four-day week and the changing face of leadership
Leadership is evolving. Once defined by structure, hierarchy and stability, the traditional top-down approach can feel at odds with the expectations of today’s workforce which values flexibility, purpose, democracy and alignment with company values
2024 in review: a challenging year 📅
This month, we want to reflect back on the year and share our thanks for your continued support.
Green Careers are increasing, but is it enough? 🌍
Earlier this month, the UK celebrated Green Careers Week: a national initiative aimed at raising awareness of the diverse career opportunities within the environmental and sustainability sectors, and a reminder of the urgent national need for more “green skills”.
Here’s to ten seasons of Formula E! 🔋
It seems only moments ago that the Gerrell & Hard team was chatting excitedly about the new Formula E racing series.
Car Subscriptions: The Future of Driving Flexibility?
Car subscription is a fast-growing segment of the automotive market, poised to bring significant changes. It lets customers subscribe to a car for as little as a month, with the flexibility to swap vehicles or end the contract. Typically, it includes tax, breakdown cover, and maintenance in an all-inclusive package.