Published in Life Picks with Vix·Jun 6, 2020Champagne taste, prosecco budgets: the unexpected costs of home-ownershipHey everyone, in this blog I thought I’d share my experiences of first-time home-buying… not the fun house viewing or rightmove scrolling which I’ll cover another time, but about the true / hidden / unexpected costs of home ownership — from mortgage affordability to, why address changes… This won’t be…Home5 min read
Published in Confido·Mar 19, 2020Three Steps to Remote Employee Onboarding SuccessHow do you onboard a new employee remotely? It’s a challenge that you’ve probably not encountered before — at least not fully remotely. But, like most companies you’ll be wanting to keep on with BAU, so welcoming new employees to your team virtually is something you’ll have to do. There’s…HR7 min read
Published in Confido·Jan 28, 2020Scaling UX Teams and Mentoring Design TalentAre you a UX Designer aspiring to lead a team one day, or a team lead looking to broaden your own horizons? We’ll be talking about learning, development of design talent and the scaling of creative teams in this Q&A.UX Design9 min read
Published in Confido·Dec 12, 2019Confido Q&A: Aspiring CTO? What does it take & how do you get there?With billion-dollar tech unicorns springing up from startup hubs all over the world, CTOs (Chief Technology Officers) are more in demand than ever.sStartup10 min read
Published in Confido·Nov 20, 2019What does it mean to be a ‘Woman in Tech’? A Q&AThe buzz phrase ‘Women in Tech’ is one that you can’t ignore if you work in Technology (or even if you don’t). Right now, only 16.8% of the UK’s workforce in Tech is female, with approximately 1 million women needed to fill STEM roles to achieve gender parity (ONS). There…Tech10 min read
Published in Confido·Nov 14, 2019Confido Q&A: How do you grow an empowered engineering team?You know that becoming a leader isn’t something that happens overnight. It’s a skill like any other that needs to be developed and nurtured. Becoming a leader that not only motivates, but also inspires and effectively implements change is the ultimate goal. There are countless approaches that companies and individuals…Startup10 min read
Published in Confido·Oct 23, 2019‘The Power of a Healthy Mind’ | Changing the narrative around workplace mental health: A Q&AWhy is now the time to invest in employee mental wellbeing? With the likes of British Airways, Sky and Slaughter and May actively promoting their investment in employee wellbeing, more and more employers are waking up to the importance of mental wellbeing in the workplace. If good conscience and caring…Mental Health10 min read
Published in Confido·Oct 9, 2019Building a startup brand; lessons learnt by starting from scratchHow would you feel about building a brand from scratch, does the thought fill you with fear, or is it an exciting possibility to shape and build something, out of nothing? Whether you’re a marketer like myself, an entrepreneur or founding member of a new startup, if you’re anything like…Marketing11 min read
Published in Confido·Sep 25, 2019How to transition from Software Engineer to Leadership: A Q&AAre you a Software Engineer looking to make your next career move? Are you considering making that leap into a Leadership position? Or, are you already an experienced leader wanting to transition from a Corporate to a Startup, but unsure if it’s right for you?? Who better to ask than…Startup10 min read
Published in Confido·Aug 8, 2019Stand out to startups; what qualities are they really looking for when hiring?How can I differentiate myself from my peers? What skills should I highlight in my interviews? Why would a startup hire me over someone else with the same skillset? These are questions we’re asked every single day. Whether, you’re reading this considering your first move from corporate to startup, have…Startup6 min read
