Resources

Introduction

As we step back into a Covid restriction-free world, MBN is delighted in announcing, in partnership with Logically, our first London Data Science event. This event will...

This is perhaps one of the most vexing questions faced by businesses post-pandemic. The issue here is the high degree of subjectivity that may be applied in the...

I was delighted to host a panel at Data Talent Scotland earlier this month. It was exciting to be back at a face-to-face event, mixing with some of the biggest employers...

Introduction

In our new blog series, Industry Leaders on the Future of Data Science, we asked industry leaders from across the UK what they expect to see from data science in 2022.

2022 is fast approaching and the data science industry is showing no signs of slowing down, despite a year of rapid changing across the way people work, their...

In our new blog series, Industry Leaders on the Future of Data Science we asked industry leaders from across the UK what they expect to see from data science in 2022.

In our new blog series, The Future of Data Science from Industry Leaders, we asked industry leaders from across the UK what they expect to see from the industry in...

Around six years ago, I started collaborating with folks at The Data Lab (TDL). One of the many things we did together is the now well-established MSc Placement...

So, that was Lockdown. The drift back to ‘normal’ has begun. Offices are re-opening, up and down the country, and shops and entertainment, too.

I work with businesses of every size and any sector, from the biggest names in telecoms, finance, and retail, to AI start-ups and data consultancies with 10 employees.

Earlier in the month, I collaborated with Strathclyde Women+ in Tech to delivering a session on getting started in STEM and showcasing data literacy.

In my last article, I looked at the value of a positive candidate experience during the marketing and advertising stage of the hiring process and the importance of...

From the Need for Increased Deliverables to Perfecting the Balance Between Human and Machine Interaction

How Business Leaders Are Harnessing Compassion and Empathy to Lead in the Modern Work Environment

Looking back over the past year many organisations have taken steps to harness the power of their data.

Inspired by MBN Solution’s ‘The Future of Talent’ whitepaper, The Scotsman recently discussed how organisations can ensure their workforce is filled with talented...

At this point, it’s not news to say that there’s a tech and data skills shortage in the UK. Businesses are scrambling to scoop up the best talent as quickly as possible...

Data science is fast paced and, in the post, Covid-19 candidate-driven market, being able to adapt quickly to new opportunities can help catapult your career to the next...

Last month, I looked at the importance of ensuring the prep work around creating a new vacancy was always carried out and investigated how a job, talent and reward...

Last week saw the closing ceremony of the Data Lab’s MSc Placement Programme for 2020/2021, with 92 MSc students placed with 75 Scottish organisations.

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is perhaps the trend on every practitioners’ lips in the Data science and technology industries, but how can we ensure that it becomes...

For some software engineers, their language is their religion and for others, there’s a fierce need to explore. 

It’s becoming increasingly common for software engineers...

It's no revelation that conspiracy theories spread like wildfire on the internet, creating such massive amounts of misinformation it can be challenging for people to...

While remote working has many benefits, one of the challenges for new data scientists can be making the transition from academia to the workforce. Managing this...

Graduate data scientists are an important part of every organisation but for many, it can be challenging understanding where they fit in, especially if the organisation...

It’s not uncommon for software engineers and tech practitioners to struggle to make the move to management positions, which is why being among the ones that understand...

Recruitment is about finding the best people for your business and if you're a hiring manager, you'll know some roles have seemed impossible to fill. I know I’ve...