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Inclusive hiring - Magda Hoffman

From diversity targets to inclusive hiring: A Q&A with Magda Hoffman

in Advice & Guides, Opinion

This Q&A brings together Women in Tech and Magda Hoffman, Director at Red Dog Talent Solutions to explore how inclusive hiring and progressive workplace cultures can reshape the UK technology sector. From addressing unconscious bias to supporting women returners and improving salary transparency, this conversation shines a light on practical, evidence-based actions organisations can take […]

BAE Systems – Celina, Senior Technical Manager

BAE Systems – Celina, Senior Technical Manager

in Advice & Guides, Case Studies, Employer Partners

Discover how BAE Systems engineer Celina Shepard turned her passion for aerospace into a rewarding career through innovation, inclusion, and continuous learning. In this inspiring Q&A, Celina shares insights into her journey, the company’s culture, and advice for women pursuing careers in STEM.

Cambridge University Press & Assessment – Sharon Duan, Head of Agile Services

Cambridge University Press & Assessment – Sharon Duan, Head of Agile Services

in Advice & Guides, Case Studies, Employer Partners, Getting started in tech

When Sharon Duan began her career as a university librarian, she never imagined she’d one day be leading digital product teams in technology. But her passion for solving problems and understanding people guided her toward an unexpected, fulfilling career path. In this insightful Q&A, Sharon opens up about her unconventional career journey, the misconceptions about […]

Cambridge University Press & Assessment – Jeanette Alfoldi, Senior Business Architect

Cambridge University Press & Assessment – Jeanette Alfoldi, Senior Business Architect

in Advice & Guides, Case Studies, Employer Partners

  We spoke with Jeanette Alfodi, a Senior Business Architect who has spent more than 20 years at Cambridge University Press & Assessment, to explore how flexible working has enriched both her professional and personal life—and why she believes more organisations should adopt a similar approach. How does your company support flexible working?​ I work […]

Cambridge University Press & Assessment – Nicki Harkings-Emberson, Portfolio Office Director

Cambridge University Press & Assessment – Nicki Harkins-Emberson’s, Portfolio Office Director

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We caught up with Nicki Harkins-Emberson’s, a woman leading in tech at Cambridge University Press & Assessment to discuss her journey and offer advice to those aiming for leadership roles.  Can you share your journey into tech leadership? My first role was at Barings bank. I became familiar with formal memos in sealed envelopes and […]

UK Labour’s 2025 Budget What It Really Means for Women in Tech

UK Labour’s 2025 Budget: What it really means for Women in Tech

in Advice & Guides

UK Labour’s 2025 Budget has sparked the usual headlines about tax, spending and growth. For women in tech and STEM, the real question is: will any of this actually shift the gender imbalance in our sector? On paper, the Budget introduces measures that could support women founders, technologists and early-career talent. But as with most […]

5 Ways Women in Tech Can Use AI To Accelerate Their Careers

5 Ways Women in Tech Can Use AI To Accelerate Their Careers

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Artificial intelligence (AI) isn’t only transforming the way that the tech industry operates… it’s changing how we shape our own careers within it. For women in tech, AI offers more than automation or instant research; it’s a tool for accelerating professional growth. How can women in tech use AI to accelerate their careers? Here are […]