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🧑‍🏫 Got a couple of hours on a Friday afternoon and keen to see how you can use Zapier to create no/low code process automation from Pinpoint Applicant Tracking System (or any system that has webhooks and an API!)? * Send new starters to IT * Find out when a specific applicant is hired * Add new jobs to a Google Sheet * Update status of jobs in internal project management tools https://lnkd.in/eeGye6bn 🤓 (API key has been deleted!) #RPA #integrations #ats #lowcode #HR #HRTech #zapier #talentacquisition

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WordPress has taken a significant step by updating its Code of Conduct to include private conversations... ...sparking a mixed response across the community. This change aims to create a safer, more respectful environment for contributors, recognising that how we interact behind the scenes is just as vital as public-facing discussions. The code of conduct is based on the 'Contributor Covenant', version 2.1 and now includes six examples of unacceptable behaviour. - The use of sexualised language or imagery and sexual attention or advances of any kind. - Insulting or derogatory comments, taunting or baiting, and personal or political attacks. - Public or private harassment. - Publishing others’ private information, such as a physical or email address, without their explicit permission. - Publishing private messages without consent. - Other conduct which could reasonably be considered inappropriate in a professional setting. Some community members worry about potential overreach and the complexities of monitoring private interactions. On the other hand, many see this as a progressive step toward a healthier, more inclusive community where everyone can contribute without fear of hostility. Why this matters: As one of the world’s most-used open-source platforms, WordPress relies on collaboration and mutual respect within its community. This update highlights an important cultural shift, urging all contributors to uphold the values that have made WordPress a leader in the open-source world. Key Takeaways: Private Conversations: Now fall under the WordPress Code of Conduct, pushing for respectful interactions even in non-public forums. Community Reactions: Split opinions show the balance WordPress is trying to strike between fostering safety and respecting personal boundaries. A Unified Culture: Encourages us all to be mindful of our interactions, knowing they shape not just the code, but the community experience as well. This decision is a reminder that building and maintaining open-source projects is about more than just code - it’s about a culture that reflects values of inclusivity and respect. #WordPress #CodeOfConduct #OpenSource ............................................... Need an Expert WooCommerce Developer or WordPress Developer for your next project? 📩 DM me, and let's have a chat. ➕ Follow Neil Miller for WordPress and Woo tips and news ♻️ Found this post helpful? Repost and help someone else too.

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ACCOUNTING WEB: What really happened in the RALC IR35 case Here's the inside story of what happened behind the curtain of an IR35 tax case, which saw an IT consultancy take on the Goliath that is HMRC. My word count was 1000, and I could say an awful lot more. What happened in Gateshead, may stay in Gateshead. HMRC are likely to "win" this case, even though the facts suggest they shouldn't, simply because HMRC have unlimited access to the public purse. They win by default - using money and law. It's all very Post-Officey, isn't it. #ir35 #offpayoll

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Is it worth it? Had an enquiry last week from a client about doing something new and additional to their very bespoke ecommerce site. This would need some major changes to the preview and configuration system for one of their products. My response was yes, I can do it and the cost would be £x. As I manage the system and am allowed to do this by my client, I took a look at the aggregate sales figures by product. My response went on to say, however, the sales of that product are not big, a small fraction of overall sales, are you expecting a significant increase in those sales or, as a minimum, a sufficient increase as a result of the work that will justify the investment? The answer was, on that basis, that we shouldn't do it, which I believe to be the correct answer. This is important. I love tech, I love building new solutions and additional features for clients BUT those solutions and features have to have a real business case. So whether you are looking for a software/cloud-based solution or upgrade always look at the business case. Will it directly generate additional profit? Will it improve efficiency and productivity? Is there some other financial/business benefit? There is always a cost, so make the decision based on a cost-benefits analysis and not "wouldn't it be nice if ..."

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Code is getting cheaper and cheaper to manufacture. So, what does that mean for developers? Here is your call to action: become an expert in your business and your customers. Orchestration of people and computers will be the future of development. This means we all need to get more skilled in not only executing on coding tasks, but understanding why we are doing what we are doing. - Who is my customer? - How does our business meet those customers where they are? - What am I building and how is that creating value? I think the smart money is for companies to invest in: - Building great experiences that delight customers - Investing in technology that helps drive greater employee satisfaction and productivity - Educating people on the business and the value they create What are your thoughts? How should new developers be getting ready for a world where AI can handle most of the coding tasks? #ai #experience #developers

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🚀 September has two incredible .NET events coming up! 🚀 Here's what to expect: 1️⃣ .NET Cardiff Meetup Partnering with Confused.com, we're excited to bring you two insightful talks covering the evolution of programming languages and innovative C# techniques. Whether you're interested in the philosophy of coding or seeking practical ways to improve your code, there's something for everyone! 📅 Event Details 🗓 Date: Thursday, 19th September 🕕 Time: 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm 📍 Location: Confused.com, Greyfriars House, Cardiff 2️⃣ Exceptional Security at FISCAL Technologies Dive into the world of cybersecurity and exception handling with two fascinating talks on security strategies and programming best practices. 📅 Event Details 🗓 Date: Wednesday, 25th September 🕕 Time: 5:30 pm - 8:00 pm 📍 Location: FISCAL Technologies Ltd, Reading Don't miss these opportunities to learn from top industry experts and network with fellow tech enthusiasts! To sign up for either event head down to the link in the comments! 👇 #DotNetCardiff #Cybersecurity #CSharp #BurpSuite #ConfusedDotCom #TechMeetup #FISCALTech #SoftwareEngineering

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Top tips for how to choose software tools 👇. I've worked in public sector procurement (both as a vendor and on the other side of the table), and I've worked with small charities and consultants. I've worked on off-the-shelf stuff like Trello and Slack, enterprise tools, custom integrations, and big ERP (enterprise resource planning) projects. Data clean-up and migrations, the lot. Here's the top tips you should know, in under 3 minutes. I'll also pop a link in the comments to the "software survival guide" we built to help you get started.

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Summer’s over and school’s back in session…   So let’s get technical about software contracts…   Specifically, there are 7 things I look for in every software contract I review…   Watch the video below to find out what they are…   And don’t forget to check out The Deal Desk, the link is in the comments below… #softwarecontracts #negotiation #thedealdesk

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🎙️The CTO Club Podcast - Season 2, Episode 2 Out Now! 🎙️ "Discussing Individual accountability with in tech organisations." 🚀 On this episode of The CTO Club Podcast, we’re joined by Marc Fletcher, CTO of Echobox, to delve into the nuanced topic of individual accountability within technical organizations. Drawing from his extensive leadership experience and insights from his own research, Marc shares how CTOs can foster accountability at the individual level while balancing team dynamics and business goals. We explore key strategies such as cultivating a strong engineering culture, hiring with precision, and implementing effective management practices. Marc also highlights actionable indicators that leaders can use to identify accountability challenges early and ensure that each engineer contributes meaningfully to organizational success. I have also tagged some of Marcs own research into the topic in the comments. Episode is linked in comments below and will also be available via my Understanding Recruitment Spotify playlist Later today. Also, don't forget to like and subscribe to our YouTube and Spotify pages so you don't miss future episodes! #TheCTOClub #ExecSearch #Accountability

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4 days to go till our Code to Command event in London Tickets are going fast now, we seemed to have really gathered pace in the last week, so much so I have had to order more food and drinks!! Get the last couple of tickets!! From Code to Command: Navigating the Transition to Engineering Leadership   Join us on Thursday, 12th September, for an exclusive event designed for tech professionals ready to take the leap from technical roles to leadership positions. Whether you're an engineer eyeing management or a young leader facing imposter syndrome, this event is for you!   🗓 Date & Time: Thursday, 12th September 2024, 18:00 - 21:00 BST 📍 Location: Myo Bankside, 133 Park Street, London SE1 9EA 🎟 Tickets: All proceeds will be donated to https://lnkd.in/efDzS5Nv   Agenda Highlights: Shifting from Technical to Managerial Responsibilities Kribashnee Moodley – Head of Engineering, Vitality UK Learn the key strategies to smoothly transition from coding to leading, with a focus on communication, delegation, and balancing responsibilities. Growing Team Health with the PETALS Framework Si Jobling – Engineering Manager, Rightmove Explore the PETALS framework to measure and enhance your team's well-being, ensuring a healthy and high-performing environment. Conquering Imposter Syndrome to Lead with Confidence as a Young Manager Quinn Koike – CTO, Orri Gain insights on overcoming imposter syndrome and leading with confidence, especially as a young manager in today’s diverse teams.   This is more than just a networking opportunity—it's a chance to equip yourself with the skills and mindset needed to excel as a leader in tech. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to learn from industry experts and make meaningful connections!   👉 Get your tickets now and support a great cause: https://codebar.io . See you there!

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🤔 Am I a generalist or a specialist? I specialise in software, but I don't specialise in one particular software. I'm a generalist specialist, is that a thing? ➡ I've worked on ERPs, CRMs, DAMs, HR tools, PM tools, helpdesk tools, integration platforms, and quite a few more. If you need a hand researching, choosing or putting any of these in, shout. If you need help automating or integrating any of these, you know where I am. ---------------- Now to spell out those pesky abbreviations: ERP: enterprise resource planning CRM: customer relationship management DAM: digital asset management HR: human resources PM: project management

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It’s almost 2025… how about we find a new name for #code that actually represents what we hope people create when building software? Although lots of code I’ve read over the years looks like it’s trying to avoid anyone, ever interpreting it correctly (or you need an Enigma machine to work out what it’s doing)… surely we’re past that? I imagine code was named as such because so few people could understand it in the early days. Nowadays, code that isn’t easy for a reasonably skilled programmer to read is usually a job done badly. I appreciate “writing clear instructions for a machine to interpret” isn’t quite as snappy a name… but clear names are important! If someone gave a class or variable a cryptic name, the pull request comments would be like a feral subreddit.

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WEBINAR: IR35 - Who is the client is in your chain? This webinar is specifically designed to address the critical importance of correctly identifying the "client" in any hiring chain and understanding the implications and potential risks of misidentifying them. This is an incredibly valuable and important webinar. You will gain valuable insights on how to determine the client in a chain and ensure that the correct party conducts the status assessment. Watch now. #IR35webinar #webinar #IR35 #IR35compliance #compliance #tax #HR #HRNews #IR35Training #Training

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I have never been a big fan of IR35 but when we started our accounting business in the early 2000's I have to admit there were some pretty chunky tax breaks available for contractors. I was curious to see how things stack up now, so I pulled together a blog article showing how taxes paid by contractors has increased 49% over the past 21 years, whereas taxation for equivalent full-time employees has dropped by 15%. IR35 was introduced to prevent the HMRC losing tax revenue to "tax motivated incorporation". Over the past 21 years this has been achieved through tax legislation instead. So why does IR35 still exist? Its time for it to go.

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It's great being super technical and going deep into a language or concept… But just being technical is only going to take you so far... You already have the skills and traits to build your relationships and communication skills - Two things that will have a profound impact on your career as a software developer. The biggest thing you have going for you is CURIOSITY. 🟢 CURIOSITY is a superpower 🚀 You use it all the time: 👉 When investigating a problem 👉 When learning a new language 👉 When exploring the best tool/framework for the job Direct that CURIOSITY towards getting to know people, and you are on to a winner! 👀 ----------------- 🔄 Support by reposting 👉 Follow Richard Donovan - Wellbeing for Software Developers & Leaders

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Whether your website needs a full rebuild or a light refresh, choosing the right web development agency to work with is a big decision to make 🤯... With so many options out there offering different services, it can easily become overwhelming. From costs, timescales, training and post-project support, there's a lot to consider. At Website Success, we know it's not easy, so to make this process a little less stressful we have put together a simple guide to help you make an informed decision. #WebsiteSuccess #WebDevelopment #UKWebDevelopmentAgency

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