The evolution of the CIO role has been under the spotlight in recent times, and not only as a result of the technological turbulence brought on by the pandemic. In 2017, PwC published its Changing Role of the CIO report, highlighting changing consumer behaviour and speed of technological change as key concerns for business leaders, [...]
Hamilton Forth hosted its latest online forum in conjunction with Samantha Bedford, Digital Transformation, Innovation, and Gender Equality Advocate. Leaders from a cross section of industry joined the virtual forum to share insights and learnings as to how we have navigated work during a global pandemic, and how it has affected businesses. What was clear from [...]
The latest Hamilton Forth newsletter is now live! In it we introduce our new team members, discuss what lessons the pandemic has taught us about digital transformation, look at the importance of communication for successful culture transformation, share thoughts on how to extend the reach of tech transformation post-lockdown, and showcase our latest role with [...]
Throughout the pandemic, the team at Hamilton Forth and the wider Livingston James Group have held regular virtual discussion forums with our network in order to share experiences of leadership and managing business operations in 2020. These sessions have allowed us to gain insight into leadership during what is one of the most devastating global [...]
Hamilton Forth has welcomed two new consultants to the team, Atif Hussain, and Josh Moreland. Atif Hussain has over eight years’ experience in technology recruitment gained across a range of industries and sectors. His expert knowledge of the tech market in Scotland and relationship-led approach has made him the consultant of choice for many organisations [...]
It is no secret that the pandemic has accelerated the rate of digital uptake in organisations across the globe. Tech Nation’s latest Jobs and Skills report states that UK tech employs 2.93m people, with growth rocketing by 40% in the last two years. In particular, digital tech has seen a 36% increase in vacancies from [...]
Hamilton Forth is delighted to be partnering with Cashmaster to appoint an IT and Systems Development Manager. This is a rare opportunity to be part of a leading, global manufacturer of count-by-weight (CBW) cash management solutions. Cashmaster works with businesses looking to streamline their cash management, reduce shrinkage, improve accuracy and ultimately deliver improved customer [...]
As part of the Livingston James Group, the Hamilton Forth team share insight and opinion with recruitment colleagues across the Group. Here, Rutherford Cross' Derek Lauder shares his insights after attending a virtual event with astronaut, Tim Peake. Listening to an astronaut’s perspective on thriving in isolation isn’t something you get to do every day, [...]
As any leader will tell you, especially those working to implement a process of change and transformation, a sound communications strategy is a must. Whilst there are so many plans and processes to put in place during a period of transformation, neglecting communications will only hold up the process. Here we look at some of [...]
The Denholm Group operates in the fields of Shipping, Logistics, Seafoods and Industrial Services. The Group's strategy is to own businesses that operate in a number of different industries, with a view to providing a diversification of risk to our shareholders. Across the UK, the Denholm Group operates from over 50 offices and employ [...]