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"Where do you see yourself in ten years?" is undoubtedly one of the most daunting questions about your career. We are here to help you discover the answers that are right for you. We are excited to present our Complete Career Guide, authored by our co-founder, Nick Charalambous! This guide is truly transformative and will help you unleash your full potential, no matter your professional field. Whether you're developing a portfolio, starting a business, or advancing in your career, this guide covers it all and will help you find what works for YOU. Calling all founders, career professionals, and entrepreneurs - these impactful insights and strategies will push your career to new heights. Let's do it together. Our Complete Career Guide is coming out next week! ⏰ #CareerGuide #CareerGrowth #CareerCoaching

Happy Menopause Monday (let's go with it, there was a bank holiday 😂 ) Welcome to week two of my 'Menopause Mondays' series! As a certified menopause wellness practitioner, I'm here to share insights and tips on supporting women through perimenopause and menopause at work. Together, we can help bridge the gender gap in senior positions. The effect on the workplace can be Menopause-related issues result in an estimated 14 million lost workdays annually in the UK. Replacing an employee who leaves due to menopause can cost over £30,000 per person, adding significant economic pressure on businesses. Here are three of the many ways you can support women going through menopause at work: ⭐ Encourage an active lifestyle - Regular exercise, such as walking, running, or dancing, can help with menopause symptoms including osteoporosis. Making sure you encourage your colleagues and staff to take regular walking breaks or access to a workplace gym / gym staff benefit can help combat this. (Not to mention, this is good for everyone no matter their age or gender!) ⭐ Be understanding - Menopause can cause symptoms like memory lapses and difficulty concentrating, which are known as "brain fog". This can lead to many women feeling as though they are no longer able to do their job or like they're not performing as well as their colleagues. ⭐ Access to mental health resources and support - Menopause impacts employees not just physically, but emotionally as well. By investing in resources and programmes that address the emotional aspects of menopause, employers can help foster a workplace culture that supports open discussions about the mental health challenges experienced during this stage I'd love to hear how your company are supporting women going through this transition and your experiences. Or if you want more information on how you can create an inclusive work environment, please don't hesitate to reach out! #menopause #menopauseatwork #genderbalance #womenatwork Few&Far

📸 Last week's React Native London meetup at RVU. If you are a mobile developer, we have more events coming up soon! 📱 Don't miss out on the opportunity to network with peers and gain valuable insights. Give us a shout if you're interested in attending one of our future events 👋

Great night at RVU for React Native London last week 📱 Main takeaways 📣 💻 Tamagui can help you write less code Chris McKirgan ⛳️ Hypertune can help with a lot more than just feature flags Miraan Tabrez 🍕 Is always a crowd pleaser Looking forward to September's event, watch this space 👀

***Interim Product Owner / Manager for a 6 month contract based in London*** Start date: ASAP Rate: Circa £450 Working: Ideally 2 days pw on site in London but can be flexible for the right person IR35: Outside IR35 My client who works in private market data is looking for a product manager to work with them on a 6 month basis to support the build of a product in a modern environment. Ideally you will have experience in the finance industry. Cherry on top would be having an accounting / finance qualification This is very much a hands on, delivery focused role. If you're interested, please send through an up to date CV. leah.ross@fewandfar.io 07360 510007

***New Contract Role*** Interim Backend Tech Lead I am currently recruiting for a Backend (Python) Tech Lead to work with a London based client on a 6 month basis. This is an immediate start role paying circa £500 - £550 per day (but negotiable for the right person). Outside IR35 Hybrid working - 2 days per week on site in London You will be responsible for supporting the company from moving from a PHP Monolith to Microservices 💥 Must Haves: 💥 ✨ Strong Python experience - at least 5 years or alternatively have worked up to tech lead level in Golang and have Python experience 🌀 Nice to Haves 🌀 ▶ SaaS Experience ▶ Experience working at a start-up ▶ Experience with Azure ▶ Experience in TDD and or DDD ▶ Experience in PHP The company are going through an architectural refresh moving from PHP Monolith to Microservices which will include refreshing legacy systems. ***Potential New Role*** Putting the feelers out for a client who is exploring their options around hiring a contract PHP Developer. Outside IR35 Hyrbid working - 2 days per week on site in London Start date ASAP Contract 3-6 months If you're interested in either of these roles, please reach out ASAP with an up to date CV leah.ross@fewandfar.io 07360 510007 #python #golang #interim #outsideir35

What do you think is the key to keeping your team happy? The needs of employees when it comes to their employers, managers, and colleagues have evolved over the years. In the highly competitive tech industry, hiring is a significant challenge, and retaining and developing a sustainable team for the future is crucial. Here are three actions you can take as an employer to retain your team: 1. Set goals for the short and long term. 2. Establish a strong company culture. 3. Always listen, experiment, and try new things. Which one of these is most important to you? Let us know! Read more on our blog: https://lnkd.in/egN6uria

Today is the day. Looking forward to seeing everyone at React Native London this evening 🚀 The details 🫵 ⏰ 18:30 - 20:30 📍RVU's office - Tower Bridge 🎤 Talks from Miraan Tabrez and Chris McKirgan Sign up link in the comments!

✨ Menopause Mondays ✨ Good Morning LinkedIn, following on from my post last week, here is the first in the series of 'Menopause Mondays' in the lead up to Menopause Awareness Month in October. 🔎 Week 1 : Raise Awareness and Educate Understanding menopause is key to building a supportive workplace so here are a few key facts about menopause: ⭐ Menopause is not the whole transition, it is a point in time: It's - the anniversary of when a woman hasn't had a period for 12 consecutive months, immediately after this you move into postmenopause ⭐ Perimenopause is the transition phase prior to the menopause that can start up to 10 years earlier than the actual menopause ⭐ Menopause usually happens between the ages of 45 and 55 with the average age in the UK being 51 however, 1 in 100 women experience it before the age of 40 ⭐ Menopause can happen for a number of reasons including naturally, genetics, surgery and cancer treatments ⭐ Symptoms can include: Hot flushes, brain fog, anxiety and mood swings. These can happen for years leading up to the menopause and can have a detrimental impact on a woman's ability to go about normal daily tasks in work and in life ⭐ Many women going through perimenopause are misdiagnosed with depression, anxiety or thyroid issues. Allowing women seeking answers and diagnosis the time for Drs appointments is key to supporting them through this. By understanding and raising awareness, you’re helping to create a workplace where women are understood and supported. A little education can make a big difference, leading to a more inclusive and compassionate work culture. Let's raise awareness about menopause in the workplace so that companies are better set up for women in all stages of their careers. #menopause #womenintheworkplace #menopauseawareness #perimenopause (For this series, I will use the term women however please be aware this can impact non-binary and transgender people too) Few&Far

***New Role Alert*** Interim Product Manager for a 6 month contract based in London Start date: ASAP Rate: Circa £450 Working: Ideally 2 days pw on site in London but can be flexible for the right person IR35: Outside IR35 My client who works in private market data is looking for a product manager to work with them on a 6 month basis to support the build of a product in a modern environment. Ideally you will have experience in the finance industry. Cherry on top would be having an accounting / finance qualification This is very much a hands on, delivery focused role. If you are interested, please send through an up to date CV - I'll be reviewing them on Monday 19th August. leah.ross@fewandfar.io 07360 510007