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Dina Mohammad-Laity on Data, going viral, empowering women, and an eye-opening trip to Antarctica

For Salt’s latest Women in Tech interview, we spoke to Dina Mohammad-Laity, Director of Data Science at Talabat, to discuss creativity in data, her best piece of advice, paving the way for other women to succeed and lots more.

How to hire an expert developer

Let’s be honest; hiring an expert developer can be a hassle. It is a competitive market and finding the right candidate takes time, effort and money. What’s more, you need to find someone who can excel in their role and bring value to your company while also fitting into your work culture and getting along with your employees.

How to stand out as a contractor or freelancer

One of our frequently asked questions is how to stand out as a freelancer or contractor. The main difference between freelancers and contractors is that freelancers usually work on multiple projects for different clients whereas contractors tend to work on larger, fixed projects for a certain time period, typically on-site. Freelancing or contracting are ideal…

Tips on how to hire a Social Media Marketer

Having a strong web presence is crucial for any business but it’s a lot easier said than done – especially if you are trying to do it all on your own. If you are struggling to maintain your social media accounts on top of all your other work obligations, it may be time to call in an expert. But where do you begin? How do you hire a Social Media Marketer? And how do you know you need one?

Aotearoa AI Summit

Salt’s Consultant Rich Jee from our Auckland office shares his key takeaways from the Aotearoa AI Summit on Wednesday, 12th May. The AI Forum’s Aotearoa AI Summit that I attended last Wednesday at the AUT Conference Centre was awesome! I’m used to going to conferences, summits, and the like, and sitting there listening to speakers…

Hiring contractors in the Middle East?

The importance of normalising mental health conversations in Cape Town

Salt Digital Recruitment have partnered with Little Lions Child Coaching in South Africa for 2021 to help raise funds and awareness of their free mental health care and workshops they provide to children (8 – 13 years old) living in different communities in Cape Town. Stijn de Leeuw, founder of Little Lions Coaching has written…

How to create an inclusive culture in a start-up

Organisational cultures are a vital aspect within any organisation, defining how the company and its people operate and interact with each other to achieve their goals. However, creating an inclusive culture is no easy feat, especially in a start-up environment with constantly shifting priorities. For the latest instalment of our Diversity and Inclusion interview series,…

Back to office anxiety? You’re not alone

If you are feeling uneasy or anxious about what the future holds, know that you are not alone. Not only have we had to navigate the unknown territories that come with a global pandemic but our lives have had to adapt and shift to a new way of working in a professional capacity. Over the…

Age discrimination in hiring hurts us all

Salt’s APAC CEO Jacqui Barratt shares her thoughts on the perception of age and years of experience. I felt compelled to share my thoughts on age with you after talking to many candidates at both ends of the spectrum who are being actively discriminated against. All the research tells us that diverse teams and organisations…

What motorsports can teach us about mindfulness

Recently we announced that we will be supporting McKenzy Cresswell as he launches his F4 career at the age of 15. When learning to be a driver, there is a lot of preparation that goes into it. You need to make sure that your mind is trained, and mindfulness is a technique that is used…

Introducing Jim Barry, Senior Consultant, Creative, London

My universe is…. Freelance Creative!  A little bit about me: I’ve worked in recruitment for 3 years now, primarily with creative agencies and brands in the sports and entertainment space. I cover roles across design, motion, copywriting and digital and I’m lucky enough to have a brilliant network of freelancers, from talented Juniors to established…