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5 things you need to know before hiring a contractor

22 Sep 2022

The strong demand for contractors continues based on recent job flow – that’s contract job orders into our business, writes Charlie Cox, commercial director at international specialist staffing agency SThree.

Hiring tips for recruiting wind power engineers quickly

18 Aug 2022

The huge demand to swiftly fill vacancies on wind power projects is a pressing issue for the sector – so what are the short term solutions?

What can engineering firms do to improve diversity and inclusion?

12 Aug 2022

With the sector looking for ways to improve on diversity and inclusion, we look at some of the barriers to overcome and what approaches should prove successful...

Encouraging more women into engineering

23 Jun 2022

To celebrate International Women in Engineering Day, we look at inclusion in the workplace and interview one female role model about her experiences.

Could working from home cause a divide in the engineering workforce?

16 Jun 2022

With some able to adopt hybrid working, while others have no choice but to be on site, employers should consider balancing their offers

How can businesses boost the offshore wind talent pipeline?

12 May 2022

Demand for skilled people in the offshore wind industry is booming, but supply is not keeping up. We ask what long-term solutions businesses can adopt.

Improving female representation in engineering

05 May 2022

With huge skills shortages, improving female representation will be vital for engineering UK firms.

Is nuclear energy green?

24 Mar 2022

Nuclear energy is sometimes left out of discussions about green energy, but it could be crucial in fulfilling the UK’s net zero commitment?

Hiring tips for recruiting wind power engineers quickly

18 Aug 2022

The huge demand to swiftly fill vacancies on wind power projects is a pressing issue for the sector – so what are the short term solutions?

Contractors – the big burnout and how to combat it

10 Oct 2022

Stressed out. Burnt out. Most people's mental health has taken a pounding since the world was turned upside down, and a lot of contractors are now running on empty. We examine the effects of burnout and share some advice on how to tackle it.

Are you hiring without bias?

16 Feb 2023

It’s human nature to make quick judgements and snap decisions but these are often informed by unconscious bias. We examine how it can affect hiring managers’ recruitment choices and share some expert advice on how to reduce it.

Where would we be without the unsung engineering heroes?

08 Nov 2022

In honour of STEM Day, we salute all the specialist professionals having a huge impact on the many corners of engineering.