With September fast approaching, Crimson is preparing to welcome the next Crimson Academy cohort. But September doesn’t just mark the start of a new cohort, it also marks one year since our previous set of apprentices joined us. Our 2020 apprentices had all the usual challenges of starting a new job (new colleagues, change of routine, training), however, they faced …
Harvey Nash Group launches Inclusion Passport to further support its 2,500 employees
As part of its drive to create an environment where diversity, equality and inclusion is an integral part of its culture, Harvey Nash Group has launched its Inclusion Passport to provide further support to its 2,500 employees. The Inclusion Passport is designed for employees who may need reasonable adjustments in the workplace due to a health condition, disability or another …
Crimson announces partnership with tech training provider QA
Crimson is excited to announce a partnership with QA. QA help businesses and individuals power their potential with career-transforming tech apprenticeships, training courses, higher education and learning solutions. From agile and cyber security to devOps; they deliver 70 percent of the UK’s cloud training and are a Microsoft Gold delivery partner. Starting with July 2021, QA is offering tech professionals …
Crimson joins the list of Recruitment’s 40 Best Companies to work for 2021
For a second year running, Crimson has won awards for its great employee satisfaction. Placing at number 71 on the list of the top 100 Best Companies to work for in the Midlands, Crimson has maintained its two-star employee satisfaction rating. However, this year Crimson was also named on the national list of the top 40 recruitment companies to work …
Crimson celebrates its 20th Anniversary
This Spring, Crimson is celebrating its 20th anniversary. Crimson was originally established under the name of Software Academy Limited in late 2000 but became Crimson Limited in early 2001. While the company began in Rob Mallaband’s garage (Crimson’s co-founder and Managing Director), Crimson relocated to its current office at Birmingham Business Park in 2015. Crimson was acquired by Harvey Nash Group PLC, which allowed Crimson to maintain its identity but …
Rising workloads weigh heavily on tech workers – as mental health concerns jump 75% during pandemic
Over half of all tech workers report that workloads are up during Covid-19 75% more tech workers are presently concerned about the state of their mental health compared to before the pandemic Companies rise to the mental health challenge – with more support offered The tech roles most likely to receive pay rises – Development Management/Team Leadership, Architecture and Software …
7 reasons why we love apprenticeships
Crimson Academy, our award-winning apprenticeship scheme, continues to grow year-on-year. With 22 apprentices in total, the Academy now makes up over 20% of Crimson employees. Crimson Academy was introduced to aid Crimson’s strategic growth plan and has been incredibly successful over the past three years. For National Apprenticeships Week 2021, we have decided to put together our top seven reasons why we love having …
Crimson named Medium Employer of the Year at the BirminghamLive Apprenticeship Awards 2020
Crimson’s apprenticeship scheme, Crimson Academy, has won it’s second regional award of the year at the BirminghamLive Apprenticeship Awards on the 27th November. This was just two days after achieving a Highly Commended at the National Apprenticeship Awards in the SME Employer of the Year category, which Crimson was eligible for after winning the West Midlands SME title. Crimson Academy …
Crimson Academy: Our 2020 cohort share their experience so far
November has been a highly successful month for Crimson Academy. Featuring in an article in The Guardian and attending virtual award ceremonies are some key highlights. Crimson was named West Midlands SME Employer of the Year at the National Apprenticeship Awards at the beginning of November – with the National Awards taking place at the end of the month. The …
Crimson named West Midlands SME Employer of the Year at the National Apprenticeship Awards 2020
Crimson won the West Midlands SME Employer of the Year category at the National Apprenticeship Awards 2020. The award is sponsored by BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT in association with RITTECH. As regional winners for the West Midlands, Crimson will automatically be entered into the National awards in the SME Employer category. 2020 is the second year the Crimson …
