Blogs from across the Oscar Group

PATRICK LOBO JOINS TECHNOLOGY RECRUITMENT SPECIALISTS OSCAR AS PRACTICE DIRECTOR OF THEIR CYBER SECURITY DIVISION Rapidly expanding technology recruitment consultancy, Oscar, appoint Patrick Lobo as Practice Director to help them expand their specialist cyber security solutions. Lobo, who has more than 20 years’ industry experience, has taken up this senior role and will als...

ALAN SUTHERLAND JOINS STEM RECRUITMENT SPECIALISTS OSCAR AS PRACTICE DIRECTOR FOR THEIR AUSTIN OFFICE Rapidly expanding STEM recruitment specialists Oscar have appointed a new Practice Director for their Austin office. Alan Sutherland, who has more than 20 years’ industry experience, has taken up this senior role and will also be part of the Oscar leadership team. Having bui...

Are IT contractors really bothered about joining in with the company culture? Some people suggest that the nature of contractors’ working patterns can make it difficult for them to feel a part of any workplace culture, as they’re only with a company for a short time. Though many in the industry seem to say they don’t care, Oscar’s IT recruitment specialists have found that b...

There are many women in tech that have never been heard of. Did you know that the world’s first computer programmer was actually a woman? Throughout history, women have been responsible for making incredible discoveries that have transformed the technology and mathematics worlds. As a specialist IT recruitment agency, many of our clients ask us how they can attract more wome...

Attracting top talent and recruiting for biotech jobs in the current candidate-led market is a challenge. Many organisations are struggling to even find candidates for the opportunities they have available.    There are a variety of reasons for this skills shortage, including;  - The uncertainty of current social and economic environment due to the global Covid-19 pandemic h...

Recruitment companies have not always been the most supportive in parental leave. Here at Oscar, we believe a flexible attitude to the challenges of life outside of work is key to improving the wellbeing of our employees.  After time off for maternity leave, we’re over the moon to welcome back Lauren Oldfield at Oscar in her new role as Learning & Development Manager. We sat...

The team at Oscar have been asking themselves ‘How can an athlete’s mindset help in the recruitment industry?’. The athlete's mindset is one to be admired. Not only do athletes physically prepare, but they must have mental toughness to become a winner too. There are many ways in which  athletes mentally prepare before competing. Setting goals, rituals, mindfulness and learni...

As an IT recruitment agency, our clients often ask us ‘How can we attract more female candidates?’ and ‘What can we do to encourage women in tech?’. However, there are still many barriers that dissuade women from even considering jobs in tech. Women are still the minority in the UK tech sector, with only 19% being female. In the US, women in the tech industry only make up 26...

How can organisations help people with jobs in technology improve their mental health? Reflecting back on Men’s Health Week, we thought we’d share some insights into the tech industry’s mental state and what employers can be doing differently.  A year of lockdowns and remote working has taken a huge toll on the mental health of the general population. But why is mental healt...

  Everyone at Oscar is really proud to officially launch our diversity and inclusion (D&I) initiative ‘Oscar Wildcats’.  This initiative is more than just a D&I policy document. It is a pledge to fight against social, political, and environmental injustices.  Andy Morrell, CEO of Oscar, said: “Oscar Wildcats is a multi-layered approach to diversity and inclusion. It’s our at...