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Ranked 132nd out of 194 by size, the alpine state is 20th in terms of gross domestic product (GDP) and second by GDP per capita. Covering just a small fraction of the globe, it hosts a quarter of the world’s cross-border assets and is a financial centre of significant global importance.

Construction employment increased by 51,000 jobs in December 2020, with gains for non-residential as well as residential contractors, according to an analysis by the Associated General Contractors of America of government data.

Cybersecurity professionals have a great history of collaboration. Cybercrime does not pay any regard to state borders, so combatting it is a process that has always focused on the cooperation and the sharing of data by countries. According to the British Computer Society, the UK has historically been the second largest contributor of Europol Information Systems, which has not gone unnoticed during the Brexit negotiations with the EU. However, despite the collaborative effort to reduce cybercrime, the last few years have seen a lot of changes that professionals have had to quickly adapt to, to ensure that they provide optimal protection. One of the most effective barriers against cybercrime is the collaboration of professionals and their abilities to learn from each other.

As we enter the decade of 5G, the UK Government is keen to support and aid in the development of British industries through the help of 5G technologies to further establish the UK as a world leader. To provide this leverage in capitalising on the power of new technology, there has been a pledge of £28.3 million of government-business shared funding to nine ventures aimed at exploring how UK businesses can be ahead of the game by incorporating the use of 5G technologies. According to techUK, open RAN technology will be used as an alternative approach to develop telecommunications networks that allow for greater interoperability of radio equipment between vendors and will give network operators more options and versatility when they adopt 5G infrastructure.

Digital transformation has been the driving force in the demand for professionals with the skills to implement cutting-edge software into businesses across Germany and Europe. In a year rife with uncertainty, we turned to technology to build bridges between family members, colleagues, and communities around the world.

The end of last year saw steps being made towards a fair and competitive European Cloud network with the proposal of the Digital Markets Act. The act put forward by the European Commission serves to ensure fair and open digital markets as part of a new European digital strategy. According to the European EC, this means that innovators and technology start-ups will be able to reap new opportunities to compete and innovate in the online platform environment without having to comply with unfair terms and conditions limiting their development. "We must realise that this is not just about ensuring a fair and competitive market. Actions that limit the choice of business customers in Europe, who are increasingly moving their digital tools and services to the cloud, have a real and direct impact on growth and innovation," said Stefano Cecconi, CEO of Aruba and Vice President of CISPE. He went on to say, "The behaviour of entrenched providers may have [a] massive impact on European customers' right to choose the cloud solution that best fits their needs."

As we close a door on 2020 and make our way into the new year cyber security teams continue to work beyond capacity to try to protect data and defer cyber adversaries. The pandemic led to new threats facing cyber security professionals with an increase of people working from home. With the average home having between 20 and 50 devices connecting to Wi-Fi hubs including smart doorbells, TVs, and digital assistants, protecting secure business data has become even more of a challenge. Coupled with this is the relaxation of business security protocols to accommodate staff using personal devices from home to work which has generated a bigger risk to business-critical systems and information.

With the IT and technology industries growing faster than ever, researchers expect to see more women emerging as a force within the industry. According to the National Center for Women & Information Technology (NCWIT), as of 2015, women hold only 25% of computing roles.

Over the last year, the need for procurement professionals has been unparalleled. The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and development claims that procurement accounts for one-third of government expenditure, which highlights its significance in the industry.

Although the development of the new coronavirus vaccines is advancing at an incredible speed, medical professionals in R & D jobs have also been dedicating their focus to discovering medicines and treatments to administer to those who have already been infected with the virus.

Medical communications professionals have proven themselves to be vital within the life sciences sector. By conducting services from strategy planning and development to expert engagement and management or medical education, they play a critical role in ensuring that health care professionals remain up to date on best practice and the latest developments within the medical field.

As the Pfizer & BioNTech coronavirus vaccine got the go-ahead from the FDA and the American population begins to become immunized, we hope that 2021 will bring a welcomed sigh of relief as the world can begin to return to normal.

Over the last decade, the logistics sector has experienced enormous growth internationally, with 40% of businesses now using third-party logistics, the industry is said to be worth $750 billion worldwide, reported Masters Logistical.

Whilst the COVID 19 pandemic has strained a multitude of industries over the past year, others have thrived. At a compound annual growth rate of 5.0%, the global biotechnology services industry is forecast to grow from $142.92 billion in 2019 to $4150.06 billion in 2020.

Germany has become one of the most established European centres for logistics and technical operations. Its geographical location aids its ability to perform well as a logistical focal point thanks to its land borders with nine other European nations including France, The Netherlands, Poland, and Denmark.

2020 triggered a national emergency in the US which saw the majority of companies trying to adapt and find new and unique ways to survive. The results were nothing short of inspirational; reinventing business models, accommodating work-from-home employees, redesigning supply chain methodologies, and much more.

Germany is home to Europe’s biggest economy, Berlin. A country where professionals in the investment banking sector are in the privileged position of being able to support and direct individuals and corporations in achieving their financial goals.

The end of December 2020 presented one of the biggest logistical interferences of the COVID-19 pandemic with many countries around the world closing their borders to the UK due to the emergence of a new strain of the coronavirus.

While some vacancies within the financial services recruitment industry fell at the height of the pandemic, new figures from Tech Nation indicate a 50% climb as we enter 2021. This staggering recovery emphasises the resilience of the UK’s banking and financial services economy.

2020 marked an eventful year which saw some of the toughest social, economical and political challenges in recent times. But as we embark upon a new year eyes are fixed on emerging markets and the Asia region looks on track to reopen.

Without doubt pandemics are arduous to live through, however, there is light at the end of the tunnel as historically they provoke economic growth. Exponents of this theory are the ‘roaring 20s’ after the 1918 flu or the massive jump in retail sales in 1919.

Switzerland is a small country that packs a massive punch. Covering a relatively small part of the globe, the country hosts a whopping quarter of the world’s cross-border assets and is a financial centre of global importance.

With the recent FDA authorization of the Pfizer and BioNTech vaccine for emergency use in the United States and President-Elect Joe Biden receiving his first dose live on television to encourage national support for the vaccine, the USA has a mammoth logistical task ahead of them going into the new year.

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Volt International, a leading recruitment agency, offers a Managed Service Programme that comprises the end to end process of supplying qualified talent. Whether it is planning, requisition, vendor engagement or boarding, they have over 20 years of experience in MSP offering. They have a team of professionals who work closely with the client and also look after further improvements required in the talent landscape. Their goal is to deliver cost effective and quality results by using data, experience and understanding the needs within each industry. Their staff hires candidates across all sectors like infrastructure, data analysis, data governance, web development, project management, architecture and many more. The benefits of MSPs include reduced administrative burdens, lower costs, higher visibility & control, contract management, and builds pools of high quality & talented candidates.