Balancing motherhood with a career can come with many challenges, leading many women to delay starting a family, especially in fast-paced tech environments. Many women have concerns revolving around potential career setbacks, such as the fear of losing a senior position or facing reduced pay after maternity leave or career breaks for childcare. In the […]
International Women’s Day is a global day celebrating the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women and has become a key date in the calendar. The is day is celebrated on March 8th and this year the theme is ‘Inspire inclusion’ because when we inspire others to understand and value women’s inclusion, we forge […]
The tech industry has long struggled to attract and retain female talent, with women making up less than 30% of the technical workforce at top companies like Google and Facebook. This gender disparity begins early, with girls often losing interest in computing by junior school, and continuing into university computer science programmes, where women are […]
Employee turnover has become a pressing issue for technology companies seeking to increase diversity and retain female talent. Studies show that women in tech roles have turnover rates that are around twice as high as those of their male counterparts in some companies. These turnover rates undermine the progress made in cultivating inclusive cultures and […]
Transitioning into a leadership position for the first time is an exciting career change with new opportunities for growth and development. However, it can also be a daunting prospect when you have no experience in managing people or delegating work. Recently promoted employees may have clearly excelled in their previous role, but being a good […]
The UK tech industry is growing at a rapid pace, with workforce rates expected to double those of other industries by 2030. Each year, IT becomes a more exciting sector to work in, with new technologies and trends emerging all the time. The demand for tech professionals isn’t likely to slow down either; as with […]
Gender diversity is hugely vital to employers and employees as it offers varied perspectives, increases innovation, and improves customer targeting. Having an inclusive workplace also improves staff retention and boosts productivity because all employees feel valued and appreciated. In addition, according to McKinsey, the most gender-diverse companies are 25% more likely to experience above-average profitability. […]
Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly being adopted across industries, perhaps none bigger than the tech space. With tech and IT firms utilising cutting-edge AI tools and algorithms to streamline operations within HR, recruitment, customer service, accounting, and more, it’s no wonder why this sector-wide disruption is causing concern among business leaders and experts. There are […]
You’ve heard of full-time and part-time work, but have you heard of job sharing? It is a flexible working arrangement that allows two employees to work part-time doing the same job as each other, with the same responsibilities that usually only one person would be doing full-time. This can involve them either working some of […]
Graduate schemes are an excellent way for someone who has recently finished university to get a head start in their tech career. An effective graduate programme prepares people for lifelong learning, as well as learning the technical skills you’ll need for your job, you’ll be given the opportunity to develop soft skills such as communication […]