The Growing Importance of Cybersecurity in the Healthcare Sector

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The healthcare industry has always been a prime target for cyber criminals, as healthcare organisations hold a vast amount of sensitive personal and financial information. In recent years, the frequency and severity of cyber attacks targeting the healthcare sector have increased significantly, highlighting the urgent need for stronger security measures to protect patient information.

In the UK, the NHS has been a frequent target of cyber attacks. In 2017, the WannaCry ransomware attack impacted the NHS, causing widespread disruption to healthcare services and putting patient information at risk. A recent report by the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) showed that the NHS continues to be a target for cyber criminals, with the number of cyber attacks increasing by over 40% in the past year alone.

IT Recruitment Agency Employment Survey Finds in Manchester

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Each year ITagency publishes the results of our Employment Survey. 2023 has highlighted some interesting changes in Manchester. Our full report covers all areas of the UK and you can get access to it below.

Manchester is a bustling city known for its rich cultural heritage and thriving economy. The city is one of the fastest-growing cities in the UK. The IT sector in Manchester has been growing rapidly in recent years, creating a high demand for talented IT professionals. ITagency, based in Manchester has been working hard to meet this demand and find quality candidates locally.

Do IT Recruitment Agencies Take a Cut of Your Salary?

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IT recruitment agencies should not charge you a fee in the process of finding you a role. With contract roles a recruitment fee can be added to your day rate but this should never be paid by you.

A common question we are asked is whether we take a fee out of your salary. We never charge candidates a fee or deduct fees from your salary. Things do work differently for permanent and contract roles though.

For permanent roles, the client, or the company hiring you, pays a fee to us, the recruitment agency. We would agree a salary with you and our fee is a percentage of your salary. Your salary remains the same and is not impacted by the fee paid to us.

Is it Worth Using a Specialist IT Recruitment Agency?

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Yes. A specialist IT recruitment agency offers access to a larger pool of qualified candidates, industry insights, and a streamlined hiring process.

Industry insights

ITagency has been operating for over ten years and run industry specific employment surveys each year. Over that time we have developed a deep understanding of the industry and can provide valuable insights into current trends, compensation expectations, and market conditions. This can help you make informed hiring decisions and ensure they are attracting top talent at the right price.

How Much Should a Specialist IT Recruitment Agency Charge?

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Most specialist IT Recruitment Agencies will charge between 15-25% of the employee’s first-year salary, with the industry average being around 20%.

We are upfront with our recruitment rates, our fee for successfully placing a candidate at your business is 16%. We believe being upfront and competitive with our billing is part of the reason we have grown to working with over 600 SME businesses around the UK.

Our recruitment rate is fixed too, even for larger salaries or senior staff. We don’t ask our clients for exclusivity as we believe it is in your best interest to work with multiple agencies when looking for staff. This way you can compare results more easily.

How to Implement IT Automation Correctly

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IT automation has become an essential tool for businesses looking to increase efficiency and reduce costs. By automating repetitive tasks, businesses can free up valuable resources and focus on more strategic initiatives. The increased use of automation in IT also helps to minimise human error and improve consistency in processes.

There are different types of IT automation that businesses can take advantage of, including process automation and test automation.

Is Cloud Computing the Smart Choice for SMEs

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As the business landscape shifts towards more centralised software solutions, staying competitive in today’s market requires being agile with both hiring and retaining staff as well as computing. The emergence of at home working, cyber security concerns and cloud computing have all come to the forefront of every IT directors mind.

But what exactly is cloud computing and how can it benefit your SME?

At its core, cloud computing provides access and use to shared computing resources, such as servers, storage and applications. Rather than having to build and maintain these resources in-house and having the ability to scale your requirements as the need materialises.