Blog Posts

Mental Health Matters

Here at Ice Recruitment we are delighted to be teaming up with our daughter Bex, to raise money and bring awareness to the charity MIND. Because, Mental Health Matters! Here is Bex, in her own words, as to why she is raising awareness for such a wonderful and needed charity. […]

Do you know about the 4c’s?

I came across this framework many years ago and it served me well as a Sales Director. For me, they represent “The Power of Conversations in Leadership”. The aim is to help have the right conversations with the right people at the right time, all leading to higher retention. If […]

How to Become More Proactive in Your Role

In the competitive technology space, getting ahead at work and achieving your career goals demands more than an ability to meet your performance expectations. The dynamic and unpredictable world we live in means employers are prioritising candidates who demonstrate adaptability, resilience, and intuition, which means you will need to be […]

The Agile Advantage: How Flexible Employees Drive Innovation and Growth

The tech landscape is evolving at an incredible rate, driven by rapid digital transformation, new customer trends, and market dynamics. To grow in this space, businesses need more than an innovative mindset; they need resilient, adaptable, and agile teams. Whether hiring new team members or upskilling your existing employees, here’s […]

6 Ways To Improve Your Results at Work

No matter how skilled you are, or how productive you consider yourself to be, there’s always room for improvement. Employees who invest in consistently improving their results and demonstrating value are the ones who access the best opportunities in their roles. The high-performing team members in any business are the […]

Mastering Your Interview: The Step by Step Guide

Job interviews in the technology channel are exciting and daunting for many candidates. If you’re lucky enough to be invited to an interview, you’ve likely already impressed your potential employer or recruitment consultant with your CV, cover letter, and application. But that doesn’t mean you’re guaranteed a job offer. The […]

How to Market Yourself as The Ultimate Employee

Though skill shortages remain high in the tech landscape, the market for candidates is still extremely competitive. In 2024, it can take an average of 3-6 months to get a job offer, and there’s no guarantee you’ll want to dive into the first opportunity that appears. To improve your chances […]

Identifying the Right Recruitment Process for Your Company

Recruiting has always been a complex process, affected by changes in candidate preferences, evolving technology, and market dynamics. Choosing the right recruitment process for your organisation can be complex. That’s particularly true with growing skill shortages, evolving AI applications, and changing working styles, like hybrid and remote work. However, the […]

Overcome Poor Performance in Your Team

Managing poor performance isn’t simple, but countless business leaders must handle it regularly. Performance issues emerge for various reasons. Stress and anxiety caused by problematic company cultures or external factors like economic distress, personal problems at home and a lack of skills or motivation can lead to issues with productivity […]

How to Become the Employer of Choice

The hiring market in the technology industry has been candidate-driven for some time. Countless companies are now competing for candidates with critical skills to help their organisations thrive in a challenging economy. This means talented professionals have more freedom to select positions that align with their priorities and values. Positioning […]

Top Skills to Develop in 2024

Demand for skilled IT Channel employees is increasing in 2024. However, there’s still significant competition in the market among candidates in this industry. Faced with a complex economic landscape, employers are limited in the opportunities they can offer. If you want to optimise your chances of getting the ideal role […]

Hiring Checklist

What Is A Hiring Process and Why Do You Need One? It is well-known that systems and the people who manage them build businesses. Therefore, logically, the most critical systematic approach should facilitate the hiring process as specifically and seamlessly as possible. From knowing the vision and mission of the […]