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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 🌍

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 🌆

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

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?

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? 🌍

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

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 📅

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? 🌍

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! 🔋

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 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.