Over the past decade, the tech scene in Manchester has grown and is currently the fourth largest IT hub in the UK after London, Reading and the Bristol & Bath area. There are several big names that have set up home in the city which has resulted in the creation of 62,500 tech jobs. And […]
What is imposter syndrome? Imposter syndrome is something that is discussed frequently at women conferences, personal development courses or leadership events for women. Imposter syndrome is described as a psychological term referring to a pattern of behaviour. This pattern of behaviour is where people self-doubt their accomplishments and are often afraid of being exposed as […]
Whilst there are a few role models and influential women in tech, where else can you be inspired to enter the technology industry? Through social media and online presence perhaps? Instagram is one of the most used social media channels in the world and there are so many influential and hard-working women that show off […]
It’s not unheard of that the technology sector can offer a lot of employment opportunities. However, it has become apparent that several tech companies have trouble finding tech talent. The tech talent gap continues to grow, and by 2020 there will be thousands more tech positions that will need to be filled. It is often […]
Here we speak to Kate Morris who after 18 years and having 4 children, returned to the technology industry. Kate got a job opportunity at Deloitte and here she speaks in detail about her return to the sector. There are great opportunities to return to the tech sector, even after an extended break. One way […]
Similar to the rest of the tech industry, there is a small number of women in gaming. Just 21% of women are found working in the games industry and a small fraction of those are transgender/other category. In the 70s and 80s the gaming industry was a bit different as there were more women involved […]
Although women are still underrepresented in the technology industry, there are many ways to encourage them to start or return to a career in tech. We have put together a list of what we believe to be the top 10 books for women in tech to help expand their knowledge and empower them to pursue […]
On the 25th and 26th June 2019, we were sponsors of the Women in Silicon Roundabout event in London. Both days were packed full of seminars, candidates looking for new roles, and employers showcasing their businesses and looking to hire more women in tech. We thoroughly enjoyed both days at this event and it was […]
By Joanna Hu, Principal Data Scientist, Exabeam During my career as a data scientist I have contributed to discoveries which help solve real-world problems in industries like healthcare, energy, and now in my role as principle data scientist at Exabeam, the cybersecurity industry. Data science is a rewarding field to be a part of and […]
Equality and diversity in the workplace is becoming a topic that is frequently discussed, especially in the technology industry. With there being a lot of focus on creating a diverse workforce and attracting women into the industry, some forget about how important it is to attract women into senior positions as well as entry level. […]