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IT jobs and recruitment
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March 22, 2021
22
Mar'21
CIO interview: Juliette Atkinson, IT director, Bradford University
Bradford University’s IT director took a different route than most to get into IT leadership
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March 17, 2021
17
Mar'21
Uber classifies drivers as workers after Supreme Court ruling
Ride-hailing firm will pay its UK drivers minimum wage following court ruling, but has diverged from the court’s interpretation that drivers should be paid from when they log in, not just when passengers are on board
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March 16, 2021
16
Mar'21
Insurers unable to fill a quarter of tech roles
Insurance companies need to fill tech skills gaps if they are going to prosper in the age of insurtech
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March 16, 2021
16
Mar'21
Uber and Ola ordered to hand over more data to drivers
A Dutch court has rejected Uber and Ola’s claims that drivers collectively taking action to access their data amounts to an abuse of their individual data access rights, laying the ground for drivers to form their own union-controlled data trust
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March 16, 2021
16
Mar'21
Banks still lack tech skills at the top
Banks have made progress in adding IT knowledge in their boardrooms, but they need more as digital transformation accelerates
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March 15, 2021
15
Mar'21
IR35 private sector reforms: IPSE warns of UK contracting talent exodus unless start date delayed
Association of Independent Professionals and the Self-Employed research into what contractors plan to do once the IR35 reforms come into play highlights growing risk of talent shortages
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March 12, 2021
12
Mar'21
IR35 private sector reforms: IT contractors ‘growing reluctant’ to work for ‘blanket banning’ firms
IT-focused staffing company Ellis Recruitment Group shares its take on how the contracting market is responding to the private sector firms enforcing blanket bans
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March 12, 2021
12
Mar'21
UK technology business created every 30 minutes in 2020
New figures on UK business creation show surge in entrepreneurs setting up technology businesses during 2020, while the sector’s hiring efforts climb back to pre-pandemic levels
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March 10, 2021
10
Mar'21
UK launches fellowship to attract tech talent to government
Programme jointly run by Number 10 and Government Digital Service will see 10 leaders enlisted to address key challenges in the public sector
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March 10, 2021
10
Mar'21
Australia’s job market to shrink 11% with automation
Those who perform highly structured administrative jobs in finance, accounting and procurement are most at risk as automation continues to reshape Australia’s workforce
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March 09, 2021
09
Mar'21
Significant jump in number of hackers reporting vulnerabilities to companies
Since the onset of the Covid-19 pandemic, the number of hackers reporting security vulnerabilities and bugs to enterprises has increased by nearly two-thirds
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March 08, 2021
08
Mar'21
Nordic innovators change emphasis on gender equality in society
Female technology innovators in the Nordics take a different approach to trying to improve opportunities for women
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March 04, 2021
04
Mar'21
Progress towards gender equality in cyber still slow
The cyber security sector is making painfully slow progress towards gender equality, according to a report
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March 03, 2021
03
Mar'21
Glitch signs collective bargaining agreement with unionised workers
US software startup’s ‘milestone’ agreement with employees focuses on job security and labour rights rather than salaries and benefits
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March 02, 2021
02
Mar'21
More than 20% of tech employees hesitant to speak about diversity
Despite a large majority of people agreeing that diversity and inclusion initiatives are important, some people are still hesitant to speak about it as a topic, according to TTC research
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March 01, 2021
01
Mar'21
Digital secretary Dowden outlines UK post-Brexit data approach
The UK government is searching for a new information commissioner with an updated remit to use data to support growth and innovation, and plans on reaching new international data partnerships
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February 26, 2021
26
Feb'21
DCMS gives tablet devices to people with learning disabilities
The government is providing thousands of free tablet devices to those with learning disabilities to help them stay connected
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February 25, 2021
25
Feb'21
IR35 private sector reforms: Contractors call for further delays to April 2021 start date
Research by the online tax consultancy arm of Ernst & Young reveals lack of preparedness among contractors for the onset of the IR35 tax avoidance reforms in the private sector
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February 25, 2021
25
Feb'21
Nearly 80,000 more tech roles filled at end of 2020 compared with end of 2019, says ONS
Thousands of jobs were created in the UK’s tech sector in 2020, according to ONS figures, with data from elsewhere also showing that the sector is poised for recovery
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February 25, 2021
25
Feb'21
IR35 private sector reforms: What IT contractors need to know
Computer Weekly asks contracting experts to answer questions about PSC bans, compliant umbrella companies and challenging status determinations, with the latest IR35 reforms coming into place
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February 23, 2021
23
Feb'21
Tech worker-centric umbrella company launches to target IT contractors 'displaced' by IR35
As the number of private sector firms enforcing blanket bans on contractors grows, Techcentre Umbrella is offering IT workers ‘displaced’ by the reforms a safe haven, claims its founder
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February 23, 2021
23
Feb'21
CyberScotland offers centralised security resource hub
Newly launched partnership brings together security resources for individuals and organisations across Scotland
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February 22, 2021
22
Feb'21
UK government set to offer fintech visa
The importance of immigrant workers to the UK's fintech sector highlighted by government planned fintech visa
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February 19, 2021
19
Feb'21
Uber drivers should be classified as ‘workers’, UK Supreme Court confirms
Supreme Court ruling brings Uber’s four-year legal battle to have its drivers classified as self-employed to an end, and could see its drivers in line to receive thousands of pounds in compensation
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February 18, 2021
18
Feb'21
2020 a record year for cyber, thanks to Covid
The UK’s cyber industry now employs close to 50,000 people and contributes billions to the economy
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February 17, 2021
17
Feb'21
Security pros agree: We need to take a break
As many as 85% of security staff engage in leisure activities during working hours, but they have excellent reasons for doing so
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February 17, 2021
17
Feb'21
How software developers can make more dough
There are subtle differences across Europe in developer salaries, depending on experience and demand for front-end, full-stack or front-end roles
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February 16, 2021
16
Feb'21
IR35 private sector reforms: HMRC reminds firms to use ‘reasonable care’ when applying new tax rules
As the countdown to the IR35 reforms being rolled out to the private sector continues apace, HM Revenue and Customs issues compliance guidance for firms in-scope of the new rules
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February 15, 2021
15
Feb'21
Almost half of firms looking to recruit tech workers
Many professionals claim their firms are actively seeking workers for tech-based roles, finds CWJobs and techUK
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February 15, 2021
15
Feb'21
NCSC recognises UK’s top cyber schools
National Cyber Security Centre CyberFirst Schools initiative has handed out 14 gold, silver and bronze awards recognising excellence in cyber security teaching
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February 11, 2021
11
Feb'21
Future security stars shine in first round of CyberFirst Girls contest
There were more than 6,500 participants in the opening heats of the National Cyber Security Centre’s CyberFirst Girls competition this year
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February 11, 2021
11
Feb'21
Nationwide Building Society kicks off search for tech apprentices
Nationwide is working with local organisations to boost tech skills
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February 10, 2021
10
Feb'21
TCS to recruit 1,500 UK tech professionals this year
Indian IT service provider Tata Consultancy Services commits to recruiting UK IT professionals
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February 09, 2021
09
Feb'21
IR35 private sector reforms: Deloitte confirms post-April 2021 ban on PSCs
Consultancy giant confirms that contractors will only be able to engage with it via a third-party umbrella or employment agency after April 2021, as part of its IR35 compliance strategy
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February 08, 2021
08
Feb'21
UK Cyber Security Council to take charge of skills strategy
New government-backed body will be set up to boost careers opportunities and professional standards in the cyber security sector
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February 08, 2021
08
Feb'21
Woolworths to invest more than A$50m in skills training
More than 60,000 Woolworths employees across store and e-commerce operations, supply chain network and support offices are expected to benefit from the new investment
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February 08, 2021
08
Feb'21
Almost 70% of IT staff say firms working on tech gender diversity
Many IT workers say their companies are working to address gender diversity in their IT departments, according to Computer Weekly’s salary survey
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February 05, 2021
05
Feb'21
Mayor of London launches digital inclusion initiative
Taskforce focused on increasing digital inclusion in London will promote digital skills and increase access to devices and connectivity
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February 04, 2021
04
Feb'21
Covid-19 saw 32% of UK&I firms furlough IT staff in 2020
The coronavirus outbreak led to pay freezes, reduced hours and furlough for many IT workers, according to Computer Weekly’s annual salary survey
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January 28, 2021
28
Jan'21
Rethinking IT recruitment
IT job applications tend to look for skills in particular technologies, but for some tech roles, life skills and worldly experience are equally important
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January 28, 2021
28
Jan'21
Apprenticeships may be a solution to cyber skills shortage, say insiders
Cyber security professionals are open to new approaches to finding sorely needed talent, according to a poll
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January 25, 2021
25
Jan'21
Easily accessible digital skills training among government’s updated education plan
The government has released a whitepaper detailing plans for skills reforms to encourage lifelong learning, including making digital skills more easily accessible for adults
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January 25, 2021
25
Jan'21
Many teachers find online lessons difficult
Lots of teachers found it difficult to deliver lessons online during the first lockdown, with many students without access to tech, says Ecclesiastical
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January 22, 2021
22
Jan'21
Tech salary growth in APAC a mixed bag
The growing demand for IT pros to support digital transformation projects has not translated to higher salaries across the board, survey finds
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January 21, 2021
21
Jan'21
Two-thirds of CISOs say they’ll be cyber attack victims this year
Security professionals are ever alert to the threats they face, but some still seem to think it is unlikely they will be attacked
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January 19, 2021
19
Jan'21
BT to make data for Oak National Academy charge-free
Telecoms giant announces that data charges for government-backed academy will be removed
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January 18, 2021
18
Jan'21
AI specialists and software engineers among most popular UK roles, says LinkedIn
Demand for specialist software engineers and people with skills in AI have risen, according to professional network LinkedIn
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January 18, 2021
18
Jan'21
Biased language deters half of female candidates, finds Openreach
When looking into the language of its job adverts, telecoms firm Openreach found that half of female candidates were put off if the language of a job posting was too unconsciously male
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January 12, 2021
12
Jan'21
Government appoints digital leadership roles and sets up new digital office
The government is creating a new Central Digital and Data Office, which will be led by Home Office tech boss Joanna Davinson
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January 11, 2021
11
Jan'21
The UK’s struggle with digital schooling
The UK government’s sudden decision to close schools left many either unprepared or unable to provide children with online schooling, so what does home learning currently look like for children across the UK?