talent

Digital skills shortage: pure economics?

Suzanne Morrow — Tue, 10 Jun 2008 13:59:15 +0100

At Chinwag we’ve been chatting about the skills shortage in digital for some time. We did a survey on the topic too at the end of 2007 to find out exactly how digital was faring. The results were quite worrying.

Digital workforce upbeat as new media shrugs off economic insecurities

Deirdre Molloy — Mon, 19 May 2008 18:37:28 +0100

The UK’s digital media industries remain upbeat, with sustained confidence in employment opportunities and optimism about current market conditions, according to a new survey released today, 19th May 2008, by digital media community network Chinwag. (http://www.chinwag.com/digitalpulse/2008/03)

PRESS RELEASE

Finding & Attracting Talent - part 2

Nicky Swain — Fri, 28 Mar 2008 17:04:57 +0000

We've been so busy here interviewing that I forgot to post this weeks ago! Anyway, here goes part 2 of finding & attracting talent ...

Once you think you have the ideal CV, the most common next step is the interview.

Dotbomb talent purge casts a long shadow

Deirdre Molloy — Sat, 02 Feb 2008 22:58:36 +0000

2004-2008 A Partial Potted (UK) Web Media History:

Code orange alert: 2004. Sector has stabilised. Huge relief. Optimism. Hiring people. 2005. Excitement. Clients pupils are dilating... Upswing! Much client business incoming. Broadband upsurge. Money flooding into interactive advertising.

Chinwag Live: Skills Emergency

Deirdre Molloy — Thu, 20 Dec 2007 15:52:35 +0000

Date: 29 Jan 2008 - 18:00

Location: London

As the skills shortage worsens, what can we do to ensure the UK remains a global hub for digital media? Chinwag Live brings together intiatives and ideas in an open panel and community debate...

More info about Chinwag Live: Skills Emergency

Engage your Talent

Nicky Swain — Fri, 14 Dec 2007 17:29:35 +0000

What am I talking about..? We all work in a fantastic, fast moving industry where people are key to the success & growth of our businesses.It is ultimately their talent and skills along with their enthusiasm, creativity and thirst for knowledge which results in increased revenue & profit.