D&I 2025

Diversity & Inclusion calendar 2025

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You are probably aware of the numerous benefits a diverse and inclusive workplace has on both its employees and the company. Some examples are high employee retention, increased innovation, increased profits and improved employee wellbeing. Despite this, senior roles are 33 times more likely to go to upper-class white men than ethnic minority women. Also, […]

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Are Sport Tech Roles Within Everyone’s Reach?

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Are Sport Tech Roles Within Everyone’s Reach? In a year brimming with major sporting events, the relationship between sports and technology has never been more prominent. Technological advances have created a demand for digital skills in sports science with new opportunities that just were not evident before. The breadth of options in sports tech roles […]

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How to Create a Diversity and Inclusion Policy

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How to Create a Diversity and Inclusion Policy Having a strong Diversity and Inclusion (D&I) policy is crucial in today’s diverse workplace. It is essential for a successful business strategy, not just a temporary fad. Employers are recognising that fostering an inclusive environment is essential for attracting and retaining top talent, driving innovation, and ensuring […]

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Ageism in Tech: Addressing Bias Against Older Workers

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Ageism in Tech: Addressing Bias Against Older Workers In an industry celebrated for its innovation and forward-thinking, the technology sector paradoxically harbours a significant and often overlooked issue: ageism. Despite advancements in various fields, the bias against older workers remains common. This article delves into the nuances of age discrimination in tech, examines its impact, […]

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Embracing Diversity in Software Development

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Fostering a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion should be a priority for any business that values digitisation, creativity and innovation. Teams with diverse experiences and perspectives can lead to a plethora of ideas and approaches to problem-solving, resulting in more innovative and creative solutions. No digital field of work is ever more reliant on […]

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Pride Month 2024 – 5 ways employers can take part

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This June marks the 52nd annual Pride Month celebrations. Pride Month was established in London in 1972, and since then has grown rapidly both in popularity and establishment. Throughout June, you will see many cities across the country (and the world) holding Pride themed events, parades and festivals. Pride Month is designed to both celebrate […]

How to Destigmatise Mental Health in Tech and Foster a More Supportive Workplace

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Mental health has long been stigmatised in the workplace, and the tech industry is no exception. As a sector renowned for being fast-paced and stressful, with long hours and the risk of burnout, it’s no wonder that employees – minority groups, in particular, often struggle in silence. The pressure to constantly appear productive, the fear […]

How DEI Initiatives Can Address the Cyber Skills Gap

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As digitisation continues to accelerate, the incredible business opportunities that exist cannot be understated. Advancing technologies like artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) makes highly technical and complex cyber security processes more automated, which can prove instrumental as businesses look to take more of their operations online.  There lies an inherent problem, however, pertaining […]

Diverse From Day One: Tips to Improve Early Hiring Diversity

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Building a diverse and inclusive team should be a priority for any start-up seeking to innovate, attract top talent, and position itself for long-term success. However, it’s all too easy for founders to overlook diversity in those critical early hiring decisions, as they scramble to build their business. The early team sets the tone and […]

Skills

What is the digital skills gap?

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Despite digital skills becoming increasingly in demand, there is a digital skills gap in many countries, including the UK. A lack of trained graduates, young people going into STEM subjects, and companies upskilling employees are just a few reasons for this and it results in companies not being able to access enough skilled professionals. This […]