As the Director of Technology recruitment for Acorn by Synergie, James brings 16 years of experience in finding and placing the best talent in the technology sector. He has a proven track record of delivering successful projects in various domains, such as Oracle / Peoplesoft, Cyber Security and AI.
James is Prince II certified and have also demonstrated leadership and management skills by building and running high-performing recruitment teams from scratch. James current role at Synergie involves setting up a new, global technology division that focuses on the emerging fields of AI, Automation, Cyber and Data. His is passionate about connecting people with opportunities and helping them achieve their career goals

James Thompson

Business Unit Director - Intelligent Automation

Kristian has a wealth of recruitment experience and has a strong track record of matching the perfect candidates with his clients. Before joining S&amp;You, he spent 15 years working at some of London&rsquo;s most respected recruitment agencies. Throughout his career, he has worked in RPO, Executive Search and has run a successful permanent recruitment desk with a focus on placing office support staff into global companies. After a short stint placing executives across the communications and technology markets, he has since moved back to Wales where he now focuses on building strong partnerships and finding exceptional talent for our most senior positions.

Kristian Kurbalija

Senior Consultant

Leo Tognetti

Principal Consultant

22 Years of Sales and Development experience within the Technology Staffing and Automation Industries
As one of the Co-Directors responsible for the Technology Practice of S&amp;You Globally, Mark is responsible for customer ecosystem growth and the strategic vision of the Technology practice. Our focus is to enable AI &amp; Automation into the modern workplace and we work with partners and a vast network of talent to enrich the way in which fast moving technology is delivered into an extensive client portfolio.
Mark has experience in working within organisations such as Adecco Professional Staffing and Hays Technology along with boutique Technology recruiters and Automation Consultancy. His skillset includes &ndash; client development, team growth, workforce engagement solutions, training and development and PL management. Excellent leadership skills and work with customers from a board level down. Mark's target is to build a robust, industry leading, global Technology offering for S&amp;You Globally that will execute solutions based on quality, engagement and at pace.

Mark Standen

Global Intelligent Automation Practice Director

To put our clients and candidates at the centre. Putting our clients and candidates at the centre of everything we do is imperative – every decision you make should consider how it will impact the customer experience. We want to ensure we understand our customers and strive to continually increase customer satisfaction rates.

Take responsibility for your actions and stand by your promises. Accountability is about ownership and initiative. Be responsible for your actions, behaviours and decisions and take pride in what you do.

We want to create a culture of teamwork, collaboration and helping each other. In order to achieve this, it's important to communicate clearly and openly with colleagues, candidates and clients.

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You will be given the tools, training, and support to be able to make decisions and take actions, in line with company goals and values. Autonomy and responsibility will encourage creativity and continuous improvement.

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Part of the Acorn by Synergie who is in the top 1% of Recruitment Agencies in the UK. Our Parent Company Synergie Group are Europe’s 5th largest recruitment group. This allows us to offer a personalised and professional recruitment service backed by the tools and technologies of being part of a global powerhouse in the industry.

Our consultants are highly experienced in their field, whether they have recruited into your particular industry for several years or they have previously worked in your industry so they intrinsically know and understand your industry and the types of candidates you need to allow you to be successful. 

S&amp;You is able to create bespoke recruitment services just for you. Whether that means creating a landing page on our website, using your logo and images in our job adverts and social media posts, or creating candidate information packs that highlight the reasons why you are an attractive company to work for and also the role(s) that you are recruiting. 

We offer a UK wide recruitment service and also have the capability to recruit internationally. Utilising the latest tools and technologies we are able to identify opportunities, gather market intelligence, and attract top candidates in any location. 

Our core specialisms are Accountancy & Finance, Executive Search, Legal and Technology. S&You Specialist Recruitment is an extension of Acorn by Synergie, we have the resources to support you across multiple disciplines. 

Understanding the talent landscape and utilising the most up-to date technology is key to our success. We have invested in market leading talent analytics tool, Horsefly. This provides us with real time worker insights, allowing us together, to recruit the talented individuals you require.

Who are S&amp;You?

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We provide bespoke solutions that reflect individual client requirements, these can include a traditional contingency model, subscription-based recruitment solutions for specific projects and start up / scale up clients, contingent workforce and contractor solutions or retained assignments for senior and business critical hires.

Before commencing any recruitment assignment we will provide relevant stakeholders with a detailed Talent Intelligence Report produced by Horesfly Analytics who are a market leading talent analytics orginisation. The report will include supply and demand, gender, salary and competitor data sets. 

S&amp;You is part of Acorn by Synergie, one of the UK's leading recruitment agencies. Part of Synergie Group that has 5,000 employees in over 800 offices across 17 countries. 

You can have complete confidence in us, as your specialist recruitment partner.The quality of the recruitment solutions we provide are essential and that’s why we are dedicated to achieving highly reputable industry recognised Accreditations and Awards to acknowledge and represent the professional standards we meet and exceed through our services, internal process and people.

Our Executive Search team is well placed to deliver a comprehensive campaign that ensures any senior requirement is managed and promoted effectively to achieve the best quality, volume and diversity for you to hire from. We will guide you through the process, whilst delivering a robust search and a personalised, supportive experience.

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We help you discover candidates as exceptional as your business

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<h2 class="text-white">Candidate</h2> S&You is part of Acorn by Synergie, one of the UK's leading recruitment agencies. We have a specialist team of dedicated consultants that help provide a unique recruitment service like no other.

<h2 class="text-white">Employer</h2> S&You is part of Acorn by Synergie, one of the UK's leading recruitment agencies. We have a specialist team of dedicated consultants that help provide a unique recruitment service like no other.

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<h2 class="text-white">Technology</h2> S&You is part of Acorn by Synergie, one of the UK's leading recruitment agencies. We have a specialist team of dedicated consultants that help provide a unique recruitment service like no other.

<h2 class="text-white">Talent</h2> S&You is part of Acorn by Synergie, one of the UK's leading recruitment agencies. We have a specialist team of dedicated consultants that help provide a unique recruitment service like no other.

<h5>Part of Acorn by Synergie</h5>With more than 30+ offices and on-site locations across the UK and internationally, Acorn by Synergie employs expert consultants within specialist industries and is part of the leading global recruitment group, Synergie. We're provide local recruitment support on a national level with an international reach.

<h5>Powered by Synergie</h5>S&amp;You and Acorn by Synergie are backed by the Synergie Group who operate in 17 counties worldwide. A leader in global human resources management — placing 70,000 job seekers into work every week.

<h5>S&amp;You Specialist Recruitment</h5>S&amp;You is part of Acorn by Synergie, one of the UK's leading recruitment agencies. We have a specialist team of dedicated consultants that help provide a unique recruitment service like no other.

<h5>POWERED BY SYNERGIE</h5>S&You and Acorn by Synergie are backed by the Synergie Group who operate in 17 counties worldwide. A leader in global human resources management — placing 70,000 job seekers into work every week.

S&amp;You is part of Acorn by Synergie, one of the UK's leading recruitment agencies. We are also backed by Synergie Group who operates in 17 countries worldwide.

The support we provide to all our colleagues, clients and jobseekers is responsive, versatile and effective. Our commitment is based on our core values:

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<h4>At S&amp;You Specialist Recruitment, we're dedicated to Executive Search, Board Recruitment, Senior &amp; Commercial Recruitment, and Technology roles, including AI, Automation, Cyber Security, and Data.</h4>We are committed to challenging norms and enhancing the lives of everyone we connect with by embedding diversity and inclusion into everything we do. We believe that people are the key to success.As specialist recruiters in Executive Search, Board Recruitment, Senior &amp; Commercial Recruitment, and Technology (including AI, Automation, Cyber Security, and Data), S&amp;You is your dedicated partner whether you’re looking to recruit top-tier talent or seeking your next career move. Our flexible approach to recruitment ensures that our clients and candidates always come first.With deep expertise in our specialisms, we ensure the right individuals are matched to the right businesses. We offer a professional yet personable full-service experience, and our team is always ready to help. Let’s shape your future together.

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We work with businesses to provide bespoke solutions that reflect individual client requirements, these can include the following methodologies: <ul><li>Traditional contingency recruitment model</li></ul> <ul><li>Subscription-based recruitment solutions for specific projects and start up / scale up clients</li></ul> <ul><li>Contingent workforce and contactor solutions</li></ul> <ul><li>Retained assignments for senior and business critical hires </li></ul> We're proud to support the communities we work in across the UK. Every year, we take part in a number of local and national fundraising activities, forming close relationships with many of our charity partners.

We build lasting relationships between candidates and businesses. Our goal is to gain an in depth understanding of each client’s culture, hiring needs and expectations, allowing us to effectively screen candidates and present only the strongest applicants – making the entire process as efficient and painless as possible for you. Some of our current partnerships include Welsh Sports Association, Football Association of Wales, Cardiff Capital Region and more.

We’re dedicated to achieving accreditations which acknowledge our services, internal processes and people. <ul><li>A full member of the Recruitment &amp; Employment Confederation (REC) </li></ul><ul><li>An Investors in People company </li></ul> <ul><li>Cyber Security Essentials Plus accredited </li></ul><ul><li>A Stronger Together business partner </li></ul> <ul><li>Crown Commercial Service Supplier</li></ul>

We wholeheartedly embrace EDI and work closely with employers to make sure our recruitment methods reach the most diverse range of potential applicants, and appointments are based on non-biased selection. We achieve this in the following ways: <ul><li>Top level commitment </li><li>Training and raising awareness </li></ul><ul><li>EDI Working Group </li></ul><ul><li>Candidate attraction and accessibility </li></ul>

We're proud to support the communities we work in across the UK. Every year, we take part in a number of local and national fundraising activities, forming close relationships with many of our charity partners.

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<h2>At S&amp;You Specialist Recruitment, our mission is to connect exceptional leaders and tech innovators with industry-leading organisations. </h2> Whether you’re aiming for a board-level position or a breakthrough in the tech sector, we’re here to guide you every step of the way. Our vision is to challenge the norms of recruitment by placing diversity and inclusion at the heart of everything we do, enhancing the lives of everyone we work with. S&You is your dedicated partner whether you’re looking to recruit top-tier talent or seeking your role. Our flexible approach to recruitment ensures that our clients and candidates always come first.<a class="button button_red button_arrow button_curve " href="/about/">Learn more</a>

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<h2>Working in partnership</h2>We build lasting relationships between candidates and business. Our goal is to gain an in depth understanding of each client’s culture, hiring needs and expectations, allowing us to effectively screen candidates and present only the strongest applicants – making the entire process as efficient and painless as possible for you.Honesty drives partnerships: The foundation of our success lies in the strong, long-lasting relationships we forge with employers and job seekers because of our transparent and trusted approach.<a class="button button_red button_arrow button_curve " href="/partnerships/">Learn more</a>

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<h4> Our vision is to challenge norms and enhance the lives of all those we come into contact with by placing diversity and inclusion at the heart of everything we do. </h4> We’re leaders in our industry, and we're always looking for talented people to join us and contribute to our success. With big plans to expand and grow, Acorn is an exciting place to be — so if you’re hardworking, entrepreneurial and passionate, we want to talk to you.Our vision is to challenge norms and enhance the lives of all those we come into contact with by placing diversity and inclusion at the heart of everything we do.

IT Support Technician - Gloucester - £24,000 to £30,000 pa Acorn by Synergie is looking for a highly motivated IT Technician to join the existing IT Team within a fast-paced environment. The person will form an important and integral part of an expanding business. This is a 37 hour a week job, based at the Gloucester office. Mon-Thurs 08.30-5pm Fri 08.30-4.30pm with a 1-hour lunch break. All applicants must be eligible for UKSC &amp; NPPV3 clearances. The Person: * Enthusiastic.* Engaging.* Proactive, ambitious &amp; forward-thinking person who is eager to grow their IT &amp; technicalknowledge and be part of a supportive team.* Team player who thrives in a collaborative environment. Activity: * After training - be the first point of contact for technical issues, managing troubleshootingefforts and ensuring fast solutions.* Managing Onboarding &amp; Offboarding by facilitating a seamless IT setup for new starters andhandling the offboarding processes.* Support employees with technology issues, hardware &amp; software upgrades &amp; officeequipment replacement.* Maintain IT documentation - track tasks through a ticketing system and develop internaluser guides &amp; trouble shooting documents and keep updated.* Collaborate in additional projects and tasks as directed by the IT Manager.* Contribute to smooth daily operations. Expectation: * Solid IT skills &amp; knowledge of necessary software including MSWord, Excel &amp; Outlook.* Excellent communication &amp; interpersonal skills and fluency in English.* Ability to remain calm and logical when troubleshooting technical challenges.* Passionate about learning new skills and embracing changing priorities.* Ability to manage time efficiently &amp; anticipate potential issues before they arise.* Understanding of Windows operating systems.* Ability to resolve issues promptly, minimising downtime after training.* Ability to lift &amp; carry equipment (e.g. Switch &amp; server installs).* Understanding or knowledge of ENTRA/InTune. Desirable: * Familiarity with network fundamentals.* Knowledge of permissions management &amp; administration along with Active Directory.* Knowledge of servers preferred.Compensation:* Basic salary £24-£30 per annum depending on applicant experience.* 20 days Annual leave (and 8 Bank Holidays) plus one day Birthday Leave.* Pension scheme enrolment once completed 3months employment.* 6-month probation periodAcorn by Synergie acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment.

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<h3>Structure</h3>
A well-structured CV makes it easier for hiring managers and recruiters to pick out information.
Personal information
<ul>
<li>You&rsquo;ll need to include an email address, phone number and a partial address (e.g. town). It&rsquo;s also a good place to include visa status or security clearance (along with any expiry dates) if relevant. If you have a LinkedIn page, personal website, or GitHub repository then you can also link these in this section to bolster your application.</li>
</ul>
Personal profile
Include a few sentences introducing yourself. Focus firstly on your career goals and history, highlighting key skills and/or certifications (or academic background if you&rsquo;re looking for graduate or entry level roles) and then include a couple of hobbies which can break the ice a little for future interviews. It gives the company an idea of how well you might fit in (for example, a company that has a company football team might be really interested in the fact you play football in your free time).
Skills
Giving an overview of your skills makes it really easy to pick out how well your skillset matches the desired skills for the role, as well as what new skills you might bring to the team. You might want to do this as a graphic including how advanced those skills are, or you might just want to use bullet points. Either way it can be helpful to arrange them into groups, i.e. coding languages, frameworks, databases.
Career history
You&rsquo;ll need to include the company name, your job title, and the date range you were there (MM/YY) and then provide a short summary of your duties, projects you worked on, technologies you used, and professional achievements. Where you have data available to quantify those achievements (i.e. number of users, time, etc.). If you&rsquo;ve changed careers (e.g. worked as an estate agent for 5 years and then as a network engineer for another 5) it&rsquo;s okay to write a couple of sentences summarising your previous experience in the sector you&rsquo;ve left. However, if you&rsquo;re looking for your first IT role following a career change use these roles to highlight transferable skills like time management or communication.
Education
This is the place to talk about any degrees, courses, or certifications that you&rsquo;ve undertaken. If you&rsquo;ve recently completed a degree or training program and are looking to enter the industry then include a few more details, such as modules completed and/or projects worked on, but if you&rsquo;ve got more relevant work experience just the name of the course, provider, and completion date should be sufficient.
<h3>Top Tips</h3>
Most companies use an ATS
A lot of companies use ATS systems to filter CVs using keywords and job boards which hiring managers and recruiters use to find candidates will do the same. If you want to make sure your CV stands out, you need to reuse keywords. These will almost always be related to hard skills, such as a specific coding language, framework, tool, or operating system. This means that you&rsquo;ll want to reuse words relating to your key skills. If you follow the structure above you should have your key skills listed in your personal profile, skills section, and career history and/or education so your CV will feature higher in results, meaning it will be more likely to be reviewed. It also means it can sometimes be helpful to include information you might think is redundant, but while a person should know someone who knows Laravel would also know PHP the ATS won&rsquo;t display a CV which only mentions Laravel to people looking for PHP as a skill.
Length is not&nbsp;that&nbsp;important
There&rsquo;s a lot of advice about keeping CVs to a page, but if you&rsquo;ve been working for a long time or have worked on a large number of projects then it might not be possible to fit your CV comfortably to a page or even two. If your CV is less than a page, then it&rsquo;s quite likely that you&rsquo;re missing some detail and you might want to review it. If you&rsquo;re early in your career and don&rsquo;t have an extensive career history or are looking for your first job you can also include a hobby section and use that to showcase skills you might have gained through that activity, e.g. if you love playing chess you can use that to demonstrate your analytical mindset, or if you&rsquo;re learning French it can show that you enjoy developing your skills and shows initiative even if it&rsquo;s not a required skill for the job you&rsquo;re applying for.
Formatting
Your CV doesn&rsquo;t have to look fancy unless it&rsquo;s particularly relevant to the job (e.g. if you&rsquo;re looking for a UI role it can demonstrate your design skills) but it does need to be well-formatted. You should be able to pick out your name and the different sections at a glance. Avoid using coloured text in the main sections as you want to make sure everything stands out and is easy to read, and choose a font that&rsquo;s very clear (sans serif fonts are particularly good as they&rsquo;re easier to read, particularly for anyone with dyslexia).
Ask for a second opinion
It&rsquo;s always a good idea to ask someone else to review your CV before sending it out as they might catch something you&rsquo;ve missed and can make sure that you&rsquo;ve included everything you need to, and it all makes sense.

CV tips for tech sector

With many companies recruiting via online interviews, here some top tips on how people can stand out from the crowd:
<ul>
<li>Environment: &nbsp;Think about what&rsquo;s in the background of your webcam and try to find a place where there is a blank wall behind you, or create one by taking pictures down. You want the interviewee to have all eyes on you and not be distracted if someone walks past in the background or more interested in your abstract wall art.</li>
<li>Clothes:&nbsp;Dress just like you would for an interview, each industry has different expectations for interview attire but don&rsquo;t relax it just because it&rsquo;s a virtual meeting - &nbsp;first still impressions count.</li>
<li>Platforms: With so many different video platforms around, check well beforehand that you are setup with an account and that the software is downloaded ahead of time. Most platforms offer free accounts you could test with a friend or family member.</li>
<li>Timing: Don&rsquo;t leave it until the last minute to join the video interview. As you would for a face to face interview, arrive on the &nbsp;video call at least five minutes ahead of time.</li>
<li>Sound/Camera: Make sure your tablet/laptop or PC&rsquo;s settings are correct to enable webcam and we suggest using headphones it boosts sound quality and avoids unnecessary background noise and feedback.</li>
<li>Battery life: Are you fully charged? You don&rsquo;t want to get cut off just as you&rsquo;re about to answer that amazing job-winning question.</li>
<li>Preparation: Do just as much interview preparation as you would if you were having a face to face interview. Don&rsquo;t take a casual approach to the interview. This is still an interview. List out the questions you want to ask on a notepad and ensure you have a pen handy to make notes in case you want to ask something else.</li>
<li>Communication: Take your time be clear in your answers and, if you don&rsquo;t understand a question due to quality of connection, it&rsquo;s OK to ask the interviewer to repeat it.</li>
<li>And finally - take is seriously: Although you are having an interview from the comfort of your own home, &nbsp;it is still an interview and you still want that job, so treat it as such.</li>
</ul>

Tips for video interviews

The technology sector is constantly evolving, and staying at the forefront of the rapidly changing landscape requires professionals with a diverse skill set. As new technologies emerge and businesses embrace digital transformation, certain skills are becoming highly sought after. In this blog, we will explore the top in-demand skills in the technology sector, highlighting their importance and potential career opportunities. 1. Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning: Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) are revolutionizing industries across the board. From self-driving cars to personalized recommendations, AI and ML are driving innovation and efficiency. Professionals skilled in AI and ML algorithms, data analysis, and deep learning techniques are in high demand. Career opportunities include AI engineer, data scientist, and machine learning specialist. 2. Cybersecurity: As more data is stored and processed digitally, the need for robust cybersecurity measures is paramount. Cyberattacks continue to increase in frequency and sophistication, making cybersecurity skills highly valuable. Professionals proficient in risk assessment, ethical hacking, network security, and incident response are in high demand. Career opportunities include cybersecurity analyst, ethical hacker, and security architect. 3. Cloud Computing: Cloud computing has transformed how businesses manage and store data, offering scalability, flexibility, and cost-efficiency. Skills in cloud computing platforms such as Amazon Web Services (AWS), Microsoft Azure, and Google Cloud are in high demand. Professionals with expertise in cloud architecture, deployment, and management have numerous career opportunities, including cloud engineer, cloud architect, and DevOps engineer. 4. Data Science and Analytics: Data has become the lifeblood of businesses, and organizations are increasingly relying on data to make informed decisions. Professionals with skills in data science and analytics, including statistical analysis, data visualization, and predictive modeling, are highly sought after. Career opportunities include data scientist, data analyst, and business intelligence analyst. 5. Full Stack Development: Full stack developers, proficient in both front-end and back-end development, are in high demand. With the rise of web applications and mobile development, organizations seek professionals who can seamlessly work across multiple technologies. Skills in languages like HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and frameworks such as React, Angular, or Node.js, are essential. Career opportunities include full stack developer, web developer, and software engineer. 6. Internet of Things (IoT): The Internet of Things refers to the interconnectivity of everyday objects, enabling them to collect and exchange data. IoT skills are increasingly important in industries like healthcare, manufacturing, and transportation. Professionals with expertise in IoT architecture, sensor integration, and data analytics are in high demand. Career opportunities include IoT architect, IoT developer, and IoT solutions engineer. Conclusion: As the technology sector continues to evolve, professionals with the right skills will find themselves in high demand. Artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, cloud computing, data science and analytics, full stack development, and IoT are just a few areas where skills are highly sought after. By acquiring and honing these skills, individuals can position themselves for exciting and rewarding careers in the ever-growing technology sector.

Top In-Demand Skills in the Technology Sector

Mark Standen, Director of Global Technology at S&amp;You Technology, agrees that the use of AI and Automation technology within the recruitment process today is bringing increasing benefits to the onboarding process when hiring new employees. As with all forms of emergent technology employers need to stay mindful of the risks involved, however, as they need do so when introducing any new kinds of systems and services into the workplace today.
How is AI supporting the recruitment process for employers at the moment?
 From the screening of candidate CVs, to leading background checks and more, the rise of Artificial Intelligence (AI) has been as seismic within the recruitment sector as it has been in any other industry in recent years. Like teams operating in many other fields, HR professionals are finding a myriad of ways to draw on AI technologies to make the overall systems and processes involved in sourcing the right skills for the job and bringing new employees on board smarter in the process.&nbsp;
 From saving time during the initial candidate engagement process through the use of chatbots to engage with applicants, to rolling out algorithms that can help assess and benchmark candidates for shortlisting purposes, the possibilities to integrate AI with human-led HR strategy are endless. Such is the sophistication of the technology available today, as recruitment consultants we are also now working to provide blended resource solutions to businesses offering a combination of human and machine powered skills to help them complete their own processes in a more efficient, accurate and overall smarter way too.
Are there risks involved in using AI to aid recruitment processes?
There is widespread prediction that the use of AI and Automation will only increase and there will be a rise in new job profiles and skills, and further increases in remote and flexible working as a result. There&rsquo;s also expected to be a huge focus on cybersecurity, and the use of ethical and responsible technology solutions, which will continue to prove emergent as the IT sector gathers pace.
 In short, the full impact of AI is complex and still very much unknown, and employers are going to need to keep on top of developments at every turn to ensure the safety of their business and their employees as a result. There are several risks businesses need to be aware of in using AI within recruitment processes but the most immediate and important one is the risk of de-humanisation.&nbsp;
From both sides, there&rsquo;s going to be an increasing tendency towards losing the human touch when it comes to presenting ourselves as candidates through the use of AI generated application material but also in how businesses interact with and ultimately attract talent too. For example, if your first interview is with an &ldquo;interview bot&rdquo; it could make the candidate experience unnecessarily negative from the get go.
From here, this gives rise to more serious breaches such as discrimination and bias, and could lead on to the wider risks associated then with phishers and cybercrime too. It&rsquo;s a known fact that using AI technology can make it easier for novice cyber criminals, hackers-for-hire and hacktivists to carry out effective access and information gathering too.
Relying too heavily on Automated and AI solutions can also unintentionally present bias in the recruitment process, due to the data they are trained on, leading to discrimination against certain groups for example, and keeping the overall process ultimately human-led is therefore a must.&nbsp;
There is also a risk that some candidates become digitally excluded if they lack access to the level of technology involved in applying for a job and are by default of circumstance disadvantaged from the process of engagement and prospective candidate talent pool.&nbsp;
How can employers mitigate risk and maximise on the use of AI recruitment technologies?
 Employers looking to successfully start employing AI and Automation technology to help them find the talent and the skills they require first need to understand that it&rsquo;s not going to be a one-off investment. The technology available to support employers in attracting, pooling, screening and interacting with prospective employees is still developing and relatively speaking, the industry is very much still in its infancy.&nbsp;
To make the most of AI and Automation systems and processes in an ethical, economically sound and above all safe way, therefore, businesses are also going to have to accept and facilitate an ongoing investment in the right training for their own HR teams too. Depending on the size of an organisation and the in-house expertise available, it is also going to be wise for some to seek industry insight and support externally from specialists in the AI field, like the technology team here at S&amp;You for example.
We are already living in a world where flexibility and digital nomadism is fast becoming the norm, and it almost certainly will become a standard feature of adult&rsquo;s working lives in the future.
This means that, to protect themselves properly from any risk of reputational damage and the potential for cybercrime brought about as a result, any employers using AI technology need to take a &lsquo;front foot&rsquo; approach to putting the right training and accompanying software in place at the same time.&nbsp;
 Practically speaking this could mean integrating ethical and privacy considerations into AI technologies used in onboarding processes, implementing bias detection software alongside them, and protecting any AI technology you&rsquo;re using with data encryption, access control, authentication, lifecycle management restrictions and more.&nbsp;
The blurring of lines between the work/life boundaries, expectations when it comes to responsiveness, the need for digital resilience and enhanced collaborations are all happening now and will all need to be facilitated effectively by employers in the future either way.

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