The tech industry continues to be dominated by men and statistics show that just 19% of the tech workforce are women. Progress is being made to improve the gender balance, but there is still a long way to go to achieve equal representation. The good news is, there are lots of things we can do […]
It has been reported that 4 out of 5 employers are looking to recruit in 2022 with high demand for tech sector professionals. That’s good news for those looking for a new job, but don’t be lulled into a false sense of security – the top jobs will still go to the top candidates, and […]
Serco is a FTSE top 250 company that operates internationally across four geographies: UK & Europe, North America, Asia Pacific, and the Middle East. Across Europe, Serco continuously have exciting operations and opportunities in technology across eight countries including Belgium, France, Germany, Italy, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Spain, and Switzerland. Committed to redesigning and improving […]
A recent study by UCAS and IT security solutions provider Cheeky Munkey has found that over the last decade, the number of female applicants to tech degrees has risen by 82%. Whilst this is a positive increase, women are still hugely unrepresented with over 4 in 5 computer science degree applicants being male. In the […]
We’re so excited to announce the launch of the Women in Tech Employer Awards 2022. We established the awards to recognise the businesses that are going to exceptional efforts to encourage women to work in tech and subsequently contribute to the growth of the sector. We believe that those leading the field deserve to be […]
Employees that identify within the LGBT+ community are more likely to experience workplace conflict or harassment compared to their heterosexual or cisgender equivalents. A 2021 CIPD research report identified that 40% of LGB+ employees and 55% of trans employees have experienced workplace conflict compared to only 29% of heterosexual, cisgender employees. It was also found […]
Apprenticeships are an incredibly effective and increasingly popular route to employment in Tech for the individual and the employer, writes Rubitek’s Kerry Linley. I’m CEO of a Tech firm that specialises in helping businesses in every sector take on and manage apprentices, and I employ an apprentice too. I see it from both sides, and […]
Being part of a workplace environment can be daunting, especially if you do not feel comfortable with your surroundings or fellow employees. Workplace culture is an extremely crucial element in ensuring employees can enjoy the work they do that occupies an exceptional amount of their time. GSK recognise how important culture is as they […]
Technology is an ever-growing industry, valued at over £585 billion in the UK, and with the increasing innovations comes a demand for more and more skilled tech workers. This demand is only likely to expand, especially for women. But what tech skills are going to be most in-demand for 2022? In this article we look […]
Workplace stress is a real issue in the UK. In 2020, it was found that 79% of employees commonly experience workplace stress, making it the most common form of stress in the UK. There are so many contributing factors to why someone might be stressed at work, but one of the easiest ways to combat […]