Here you will find helpful articles and guides that can advise you on getting started in a career in technology or how to make it in the world of tech. Along with what job role is ideal for you, the skills required and how much you could earn from it.
The technology sector in the UK is showing a lack of diversity amongst senior leadership according to an Inclusive Boards report. The sector lags far behind the FTSE 100 and the wider economy on factors including gender, race and representation. According to the report, only 8.5% of senior leaders in technology are from a minority […]
If a business wants to shine in today’s business environment, then creating diversity and inclusion strategies in the workplace is critical. It is essential to have both to succeed in the business environment as having one without the other can cause an uproar. There are a number of benefits that diversity and inclusion can bring […]
Diversity in the workplace is always seen as a good thing to employers and employees. However, it is about much more than just hiring those who are from underrepresented groups. It is easy to hire more women or ethnic minorities which will help to increase the overall diversity in the workplace. However, diversity is about […]
Implementing inclusion into an organisation helps to embrace the concepts of awareness, acceptance, respect and understanding. Inclusion involves utilising everyone’s differences to benefit the organisation. Each member of an organisation must be valued for his or her skills, experience and perspectives to help create an environment where everyone feels comfortable and can work to the […]
Since the gender gap reports have been revealed by some companies, there has been an uproar recently about company’s gender pay gaps. There are several things a company can do to start to fix their gender pay gap, but one which sometimes goes a miss is supporting equality at home. Whilst companies are starting to […]
Even if you are just starting your career, or if you fancy a career change, finding a job in tech that suits your skills is sometimes always easier said than done. However, there are a number of ways in which you can enter the industry, whether it’s working your way up or attending courses that […]
It has been decided by the Digital Minister, Margot James that four new projects across England are being funded to encourage more women, BAME and neurodiverse candidates into cyber security. They will each receive a joint fund of at least £500,000 as part of the Cyber Skills Immediate Impact Fund (CSIIF). The aim of the […]
Technology is too embedded in our everyday lives to leave out so many people when it comes to creating all things that are digital. Our future is becoming technology-driven and therefore it is crucial that everyone is a part of the stimulating work that will enable this growth. It is already known that having a […]
Influential role models to encourage and inspire the next generation of tech professionals is vital for the growth of the technology industry. Amplifying the voices of role models from minority groups in tech will massively contribute to increasing diversity in the tech talent pool. When researching for an article looking into attracting LGBT into tech, […]
Every year since 1994, February has been known as lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) History Month. The celebration originated from the United States and was founded by Missouri secondary school history teacher called Rodney Wilson. However, the UK started to celebrate LGBT History Month in 2005 when it was initiated by Schools OUT in […]