Data
Microsoft Netherlands CDO on Challenges of Data Democratisation
Data democratisation. The philosophy of making data accessible to all employees within an organisation – regardless of their technical expertise or role. A move from modern companies that has been gaining in popularity in recent times, data democratisation ensures that data is easy to access, understand, and use for decision-making by all. By adopting this…
Read MoreHelping Neurodivergent Employees Succeed in Data Engineering
By Riccardo Duberry Diversity has always been a subject close to my heart. During my university days, I immersed myself in numerous modules focused on understanding and appreciating the multifaceted nature of diversity. This passion naturally extended into my professional life when I embarked on a career in recruitment. It was here that I began…
Read MoreHarnham Named Among UK’s Greatest Companies to Work For
Harnham is pleased to announce that we have been named one of the UK’s 100 best recruitment companies to work for in the Culture 100 awards! The Culture 100 list celebrates people-first recruitment companies, recognising the most loved and happiest growth recruitment brands. We are honoured to be recognised as one of the best places…
Read MoreHow Enterprises Need to Manage Data and Third-Party Risk Management in 2024
In 2024, the business world is more connected than ever before. Companies of all sizes are leveraging a vast ecosystem of third-party vendors, suppliers, and partners and this interconnectedness, while driving innovation and efficiency, also exposes organisations to a myriad of risks, particularly regarding data security and privacy. Due to this, controlling data and third-party…
Read MoreProject Ghostbusters: How Facebook Got Caught Snooping on Users’ Snapchat Traffic
Facebook launched a secret project designed to snoop on users’ Snapchat data in a bid to help them compete with the social app, according to newly unsealed court documents. Titled Project Ghostbusters (a clear reference to Snapchat’s logo), the project was part of the company’s In-App Action Panel (IAPP) program, which used a technique for…
Read MoreDiversity in Data Report | A Deep Dive: fewer women in entry level data positions in 2023
Our 2023 Diversity in Data Report has just gone live, revealing a range of interesting trends, and not all of them positive for the data industry. While it is important to celebrate our successes as a sector, it is also vital that we use reports such as these to shine a light on our weak…
Read MoreDiversity In Data Report 2023: Summary
We have compiled and published the sixth edition of our Diversity in Data Report, which once again reveals a varied picture across the data industry but with some fascinating developments over the past 12 months. In this article we provide a summary of the headline findings across the data industry. The report is compiled based…
Read MoreInterview With Chris Hopkinson: A Deep Dive into Data Engineering
The big data and data engineering market is growing at a rapid pace. Valued at 44 billion in 2021, the industry’s market size is expected to reach 120 billion USD by 2027 (roughly £88 billion). Are you interested in breaking into this fast-growing space, but not sure how to get started? One of our consultants,…
Read MoreWhy Diversity is Important in the Workplace
October marks Black History Month in the UK. Every year, Black History Month is an opportunity for people and communities to celebrate Black heritage and culture, and the crucial impact that people of African and Caribbean heritage have had on our society. The long-standing occasion has been celebrated for a century in the US and…
Read More2023 Research: What’s Impacting Data Professionals in Europe?
As an established recruitment business for data roles in the UK, Europe and US, it is essential that we keep our finger on the pulse of what is happening in the data space, for both employers and professionals. In 2023, after an economically turbulent 12 months, the results of our annual Data & AI Salary…
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