Laura Armstrong on Tech Recruitment, Hiring Better and Winning Talent in a Competitive Market

S1E9 - Laura Armstrong on Tech Recruitment, Hiring Better and Winning Talent in a Competitive Market

Published: May 20, 2026

Duration: 36:22

In this episode of UK Business IQ, Geoff Nicholson speaks with Laura Armstrong, founder of Armstrong Talent Partners, a specialist IT recruitment company based in Glasgow. With around 16 years of experience in tech recruitment, Laura brings a practical and grounded view of what businesses are getting right and wrong when it comes to hiring.

The conversation explores the realities of the Scottish tech market, where strong candidates remain in demand and businesses often face real challenges around speed, flexibility, salary expectations and process. Laura shares why she decided to launch her own company, what drives her work...