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Diversity in IT
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April 28, 2022
28
Apr'22
Men don’t need to help women in tech, say IT professionals
Many tech workers don’t think it’s important for men to help women to integrate into tech teams, according to research by Computer Weekly, which experts say highlights the wider need for inclusive action
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April 26, 2022
26
Apr'22
BCS passes defiant Ukrainian tech industry message to its members
BCS, the Chartered Institute for IT, has passed on a message from Ukrainian IT suppliers that the country is open for, and in need of, business
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April 22, 2022
22
Apr'22
Makers to honour women in software in fourth annual awards
For the fourth year in a row, software bootcamp Makers is looking for up-and-coming women in the software development scene to celebrate diversity in the sector
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April 13, 2022
13
Apr'22
Hybrid work catching on in India
More tech workers in India now enjoy flexi-work arrangements and higher salaries, but talent retention remains an issue in the subcontinent, study finds
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April 12, 2022
12
Apr'22
Everywoman Forum 2022: Inclusivity, support and involvement
Being authentic, finding a support network and talking to strangers in airports were just some of the pieces of advice given at the 2022 Everywoman in Tech Forum
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April 11, 2022
11
Apr'22
Mastercard opens European tech hub in Dublin
Mastercard is doubling its technology workforce in Dublin through a new European tech hub in the Irish capital
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April 06, 2022
06
Apr'22
Tech talent retention challenges looming in ASEAN
Less than a third of IT professionals in Southeast Asia plan to stay in their current jobs despite earning more this year, study finds
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April 04, 2022
04
Apr'22
Higher salaries for IT pros in ANZ
Study finds over half of IT professionals in Australia and New Zealand received higher salaries last year, while flexible work arrangements are fast becoming the norm
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March 31, 2022
31
Mar'22
How a woman CIO rose up the ranks in a Japanese firm
Henrietta Yaw draws on her people-oriented approach to management which has served her well in her decades-long career at Fujifilm Business Innovation
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March 31, 2022
31
Mar'22
BCS Pride group calls for end to transphobia in tech
The BCS has called for an end to transphobic abuse and harassment in the technology industry
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March 23, 2022
23
Mar'22
Meta teams up with NatWest Bank to support female entrepreneurs in the UK
Partnership will see female business owners receive financial readiness and digital training, and help with increasing their business connections and networks
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March 16, 2022
16
Mar'22
UCL report projects 5,500 ‘open data’ jobs in Newham by 2035
Report from University College London’s Institute for Global Prosperity says London borough is ‘uniquely placed to seize the data opportunity’
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March 14, 2022
14
Mar'22
First female business computer programmer dies
Mary Coombs, the first woman to write programs for Lyons Electronic Office, has died at the age of 93
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March 14, 2022
14
Mar'22
BNP Paribas to recruit 1,000 more women in IT
Spanish bank sets target of adding 1,000 more female IT professionals to its workforce over the next two years
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March 04, 2022
04
Mar'22
Diversity and inclusion in STEM – data, culture and social benefit
In a recent government Science and Technology Committee meeting, a number of experts shared their opinions on the current barriers to increasing diversity in STEM, as well as ways the sector can move past them
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February 25, 2022
25
Feb'22
H&M scheme looks to tackle issues affecting D&I in STEM
Retailer H&M launches its first ever STEM programme in the UK in a move to become a more diverse and inclusive organisation – and to tap into future tech talent
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February 23, 2022
23
Feb'22
DCMS launches free cyber skills platform for kids
Government introduces free online cyber skills training for schoolchildren to encourage them into cyber security roles in the future and help address the skills gap
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February 23, 2022
23
Feb'22
Dutch girls in STEM held back by persistent gender bias
Gender stereotyping is leading to low numbers of women working in science, technology, engineering and maths sectors
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February 21, 2022
21
Feb'22
Computer science degree applications up by 13%
The number of people who have applied to study computer science at university this year has increased more than any other subject in the UK
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February 10, 2022
10
Feb'22
Government earmarks £23m for 2,000 AI scholarships in England
The DCMS has confirmed £23m government funding for 2,000 scholarships in England for AI and data science Masters degree conversion courses
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February 09, 2022
09
Feb'22
KPMG embarks on cloud-focused youth tech talent push with non-profit Generation
Global consultancy firm KPMG is making good on its pledge to employ more people from working class backgrounds by 2030 with cloud-focused youth tech talent push
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February 08, 2022
08
Feb'22
Female-led data hackathon runs for second year
After a successful first year, TrueCue has partnered with several firms to run another female-only hackathon to encourage data analysts to solve real-world problems
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February 04, 2022
04
Feb'22
Female tech founder programme hits Helsinki
From Denmark to Finland: Helsinki’s women in tech are introduced to Tech Nordic Advocates’ International Mentoring Programme
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January 27, 2022
27
Jan'22
Lack of tech skills is delaying projects
Projects have been delayed over the past six months because of a lack of appropriate skills, with half of managers unable to find the workers with the necessary tech skills, survey finds
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January 26, 2022
26
Jan'22
EY to open Neuro-Diverse Centre of Excellence in Manchester
Professional services firm EY is launching a Neuro-Diverse Centre of Excellence in the UK to create a perfect working environment for neuro-diverse tech innovators
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January 25, 2022
25
Jan'22
Twitter to expand Singapore engineering hub
Twitter will double its engineering workforce in Singapore by 2023, as part of its regional expansion plans
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January 19, 2022
19
Jan'22
Around 65% of tech recruiters say there’s bias in the hiring process
Those responsible for recruiting developers worldwide have admitted that bias during the hiring process is an issue
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January 14, 2022
14
Jan'22
Microsoft veteran turns her attention to levelling up IT industry for women
Diversity goes beyond balancing the internal workforce and should include working with partners that also have diversity as a core objective, says Gavriella Schuster
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January 10, 2022
10
Jan'22
Young people are leaving tech because of bad culture
There are many reasons young people aren’t choosing a career in tech, but it also seems they are leaving the industry when they find its culture isn’t inclusive enough
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December 31, 2021
31
Dec'21
Top 10 Computer Weekly Downtime Upload podcasts of 2021
The Computer Weekly Downtime Upload podcast team began the year discussing the online fallout from the storming of the White House and finished it discussing IT and climate change, touching on bees and datacentres along the way
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December 30, 2021
30
Dec'21
Top 10 IT careers and skills stories of 2021
What did the skills and hiring landscape look like for tech in 2021? Computer Weekly shares the key moments for IT careers and skills over the past year
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December 23, 2021
23
Dec'21
Top 10 women in tech and diversity in tech stories of 2021
As the year draws to a close, Computer Weekly looks over some of the notable stories relating to women in tech, diversity and inclusion throughout 2021
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December 20, 2021
20
Dec'21
Minorities in IT less likely to be in leadership positions
IT specialists who are from under-represented groups in the UK’s technology sector are less likely to hold higher-up roles, or to be in permanent positions
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December 09, 2021
09
Dec'21
Young people think it’s ‘too late’ for them to get into tech
Young people across the globe have an interest in technology careers, but a lack of training and the industry’s poor reputation for diversity are acting as deterrents
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December 08, 2021
08
Dec'21
Institute of Coding adds 1,500 grads to UK’s tech talent pool
A number of bootcamps developed by the Institute of Coding are about to deliver talent with newly obtained technology skills into the UK’s potential workforce
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December 08, 2021
08
Dec'21
CIO interview: Nicola Wadham, Financial Ombudsman Service
CIO Nicola Wadham brings Computer Weekly up to speed on the Financial Ombudsman Service’s IT challenges and successes
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December 07, 2021
07
Dec'21
More than 65% of IT business leaders say pandemic was good for D&I
The pandemic helped many organisations get on top of their diversity and inclusion initiatives, say business leaders in tech and other sectors
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December 06, 2021
06
Dec'21
Women in tech lack training opportunities, says Skillsoft
Women in tech both globally and in the UK lack training opportunities, says Skillsoft, with many claiming this has been a barrier for them in their careers
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December 03, 2021
03
Dec'21
Almost three-quarters of digital talent planning job change
Globally, a large number of digital workers have plans to move roles within the next few years, with a significant number already job hunting
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December 01, 2021
01
Dec'21
Kaspersky introduces cyber policy for bionic devices
Cyber firm Kaspersky has become one of the first organisations in the world to develop and implement a security policy covering the use of bionic devices and other forms of human augmentation
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November 30, 2021
30
Nov'21
Initiative launched to increase London tech diversity
After research from the Greater London Authority finds that young black men are most likely to be unemployed in the capital, London’s mayor launches an initiative to increase employment in the tech sector
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November 25, 2021
25
Nov'21
Industry must collaborate to advance digital skills, says FutureDotNow
Business coalition calls for cross-industry collaboration to close the UK’s digital skills gap
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November 23, 2021
23
Nov'21
NCSC commits to new diversity measures
The National Cyber Security Centre’s second annual report on diversity in cyber security finds room for improvement
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November 23, 2021
23
Nov'21
Commons committee launches STEM diversity inquiry
Inquiry will assess the lack of diversity in UK science, technology, engineering and maths and will measure current attempts to improve representation
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November 17, 2021
17
Nov'21
Security startups line up on Cyber Runway
Some 108 cyber security startups representing the UK’s most cutting-edge innovators are to join Plexal’s Cyber Runway accelerator
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November 17, 2021
17
Nov'21
Out of the shadows: The rise of ethical hackers in 2021
Ethical hackers working on the Bugcrowd platform have saved organisations almost $30bn in risk during the Covid-19 pandemic, as the community sheds old stereotypes
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November 16, 2021
16
Nov'21
Unit4 research finds divergence between decision-makers and employees in SMEs
Sponsored research among mid-sized enterprises finds decision-makers and employees to be radically at odds in reading what makes a successful organisation
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November 09, 2021
09
Nov'21
Tech’s reaction to the Budget’s skills promises
During the 2021 Autumn Budget, chancellor Rishi Sunak announced several measures aimed at increasing skilled workers in the UK – but does the tech sector think it’s enough?
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November 07, 2021
07
Nov'21
Technology spending reaches record levels, fuelling jobs boom
Spending on IT has reached its highest levels for a decade but a shortage of skilled IT professionals could dampen growth
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November 04, 2021
04
Nov'21
Women grossly underrepresented in global fintech
Women are CEOs at less than 6% of global financial technology firms and even fewer hold top tech jobs