Deepfake government fraud: are we overthinking the threat to government digital services?
Are deepfakes a genuine threat to UK government services? A former insider examines how Universal Credit, GOV.UK One Login and other systems might be vulnerable – with surprising conclusions about where the real risks lie.
The UK contract market in 2025: Why its challenges signal broader change for all
The UK contract market in 2025 faces unprecedented challenges: shrinking roles, falling rates, and fierce competition. This in-depth analysis explores how IR35, economic pressures, and shifting hiring trends are reshaping opportunities for contractors—and why these changes matter for every UK professional navigating the future of work.
The road less travelled: mastering career risk-taking when conventional wisdom fails us
Discover how career risk-taking – whether saying no to prestigious roles or pursuing risky opportunities – can lead to unexpected success. Real-world examples from financial journalism and corporate career decisions.
Job specs gone wild: the content design recruitment comedy we didn’t ask for
An examination of how poorly written job specifications exclude qualified candidates. Discover the comedy and tragedy of modern recruitment, from misunderstood GDS standards to LinkedIn’s algorithm burying experienced professionals.
The learning gap: how AI disruption threatens professional development
The traditional professional development model relied on a progression that now risks disappearing. Without deliberate intervention, we face not just economic disruption for current mid-tier professionals, but potentially an expertise crisis in the coming decades.
Five years since lockdown: a reflection on remote work
Remote working was the norm during the Covid lockdown, so why are many employers now forcing workers back to the office?