Secret Santa – Office Banter

The Draw The day is here! It’s officially almost Christmas and almost time to eat like you never get full and not feel guilty about it. But first the office secret santa! This common and frequently awkward tradition brings the team together to exchange lovely gifts before the holidays OR DOES IT? The three possible […]

Developers – What job should you chase in 2020?

As a developer you may be thinking, What should I concentrate my learning on in 2020? With over 2000 programming languages being created since the software was born, many have gained substantial popularity over others. As we advance to 2020, it’s a good time to reflect on learning priorities for 2020.  But before we start […]

Tech Start Ups of 2019

From Fintech to Healthcare, these are the UK startups that have taken over the technology world in 2019.  The Hollerings team have researched the latest companies – looking at social media, funding rounds, popularity and everything in between. Ending with this impressive list that is sure to change your life for good! Need a doctor? […]

Wearables in Education

Wearable tech has a big role in creating the classroom of tomorrow. In fact, according to Research and Markets, adoption of wearable technology in schools will grow by 46% per year over the next five years. VR Virtual reality has opened endless doors to many different industries, and also to the education. VR has changed […]

Gadget Garments

While an auto-drying jacket like Marty McFly’s is some way off, smart clothes are already here. They can heat up, cool down, change color or even size themselves. In fact, the U.S. team at the Winter Olympics in South Korea wore self-heating jackets made by Ralph Lauren (RL). If you want to get in on […]

Wearable Technology in Healthcare

In 2018, the wearable tech market was worth approximately £23bn and is likely to grow to £54bn by 2023, witnessing a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 19%, according to GlobalData forecasts. Wearable technology has been incorporated into many sectors, the main and most important one being healthcare. Not only can technology be used to […]

Office Noise – The Breakdown

Nobody likes a noisy neighbour, and the same applies in the workplace. So, why do colleagues think it’s ok to eat Kettle hand cooked crisps with their mouth wide open? The crunch of an apple, the bark of laughter or sounds of sniffling and coughing can activate feelings of anger or irritation among employees. When […]

Data Protection – The biggest breaches of the 21st century

With an increase in the use of digital and data being stored on the cloud, companies are spending more and more on security to prevent hackers from getting into their accounts. What is a Data Breach?  A data breach is a compromise of security leading to the accidental or unlawful destruction, loss, alteration, unauthorised disclosure […]

The Inevitable Office Flu ?

As the clocks go back, the days get shorter and the weather gets colder. The office cold is starting to creep in. Once one person gets ill you’re all done for! It starts with a runny nose next thing you know you are counting down the minutes until you can have another lemsip. But no […]

Obtaining Security Clearance

What is Security Clearance? Before you can start any role within the UK defence or public sector, more often than not, you will need to obtain security clearance. And of course, just because you’ve been security cleared before, it doesn’t mean you are exempt from further security checks in the future as national security policies […]