Cybercrime is on the rise. Businesses, organisations, and individuals are more likely to be targeted with cybercrime in 2023, and this is a problem that is growing rather than subsiding. Given this fact, you might assume that the cybersecurity industry is effectively equipping itself to strike back and cause problems for cybercriminals. However, the truth […]
“Stick to your guns”: Why the ‘M’ in STEM stands for Men- and how to change it! Angie Garland, Escalations Engineer at Content Guru, discusses why women need to take advantage of opportunities, get their voices heard, and fight their corner to help close the gender gap in a male-dominated workplace. There are more opportunities […]
Tech is growing at an unprecedented rate, and in 2022 was the UK’s leading sector in terms of growth, more than France and Germany combined. With this increase in value unsurprisingly comes a huge demand for skilled tech individuals. Despite it being a turbulent time, with 70,000 layoffs in January from Big Tech companies like […]
Diversity is so important in both the workplace and outside. It allows people to learn different points of view, hear different experiences, and help with innovation. Moreover, allowing every individual to feel a sense of community and support will aid positive mental health and well-being. So, make sure you don’t miss out on being able […]
It’s no secret that technical sectors are male-dominated, and will continue to be for some time. The Women in Tech Survey 2023 highlights that women still only account for over a quarter (26.7%) of the IT workforce, which, while still small, is representative of a field experiencing growth, inclusivity and progression. If recent trends are […]
It’s no secret that the tech industry is booming. If you’re looking to pivot your career and join the tech world, it can be tough to know where to start. In this article, we will outline five steps for making a successful transition into tech. Pivoting Techniques These techniques are used by career coaches to […]
Creating a positive company culture which ensures employees feel valued and respected is key to attracting and retaining diverse talent. With so many companies on the hunt for female talent in tech, employers need to ensure they’re prioritising the right incentives to attract these women to join their companies over the others in the market. […]
Although more companies are addressing the gender gap in technology, women still only account for around 26% of people working in IT. Whilst this is an improvement from the figure of 19% in 2019, much more work needs to be done to get to a place of gender balance. Diversity & inclusion is on almost […]
More startup businesses are attracting interest from venture capitalists and investors worldwide. Many rightfully recognise the role that startup businesses play in the economy, especially ones that rely so much on technology. Yet, when it comes to gender, recent research indicates that approximately 4% of the UK’s fastest-growing tech startups are led by women. So […]
Technology is at a most exciting and innovative stage, yet women are still not pursuing leadership careers in this industry. There are numerous opportunities for interesting, fulfilling careers at the moment in tech, but businesses aren’t doing enough to encourage women to take on those opportunities. There are certainly benefits to having more women in […]