Diversity in IT
The IT industry is notoriously male-dominated, with fewer than one in five IT professionals being female in many countries. For IT to serve all of society, IT employers need a more diverse workforce that is representative of gender, race, ethnicity, sexuality, ability, skills and talent. Find out about the latest news and analysis on initiatives to increase the diversity of the IT workforce
UKTech50 2021 - The most influential people in UK technology
In this e-guide: Computer Weekly has announced the 11th annual UKtech50, our definitive list of the movers and shakers in UK technology – the CIOs, industry executives, public servants and business leaders driving the role of technology in the UK economy.
News : Diversity in IT
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March 31, 2021
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Cyber Security Council to champion UK security pros
A new cyber security professional body has launched with the aim of developing and promoting UK cyber security excellence globally and growing the skills base
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March 25, 2021
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TUC warns of gaps in British law over use of AI at work
The TUC has published a report warning of AI-powered discrimination against working people enabled by gaps in existing British employment law
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March 24, 2021
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UK faces significant cyber talent shortfall
Cyber security sector is struggling to attract the talented workforce it needs
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March 23, 2021
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Generation Z majority left cold by data literacy
Data literacy is a term with little currency among 16 to 21-year-olds, according to research commissioned by analytics database company Exasol, but more than half of those surveyed think data skills should be more prominent in education
In Depth : Diversity in IT
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Starting a career in the digital economy
What is it currently like for young people trying to hit the ground running with digital careers? What do employers want from them, and how has the last year of lockdowns affected their chances at a digital career? Continue Reading
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How the pandemic has affected women in the tech sector
The coronavirus outbreak has created uncertainty across all sectors, but how specifically has it affected women working in the tech industry? Continue Reading
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Is the dial shifting for underrepresented groups in the UK’s tech sector?
George Floyd’s death and the resulting Black Lives Matter movement has raised awareness about the disparity in many areas of society, including the tech sector. Many firms claim to be headed for change, but will this change be sustained into the future? Continue Reading
Blog Posts : Diversity in IT
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Visible role models key to tackling the digital skills shortage
GUEST BLOG: In this contributed blog post, Gemma Foster, head of service delivery at Visualsoft, explains how ensuring female role models are visible and accessible is how the tech sector can work ... Continue Reading
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A neurodivergent search for belonging
GUEST BLOG: Neurodiversity Celebration Week takes place in the UK on 15 to 21 March 2021, and World Autism Awareness Week is from 29 March to 4 April 2021. In this contributed blog post, Larissa ... Continue Reading
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Winners announced for the 2021 FDM everywoman in Technology awards
Women’s network everywoman has announced the winners of the 2021 everywoman in Technology Awards, sponsored by FDM. While “legacy” is a word which often carries negative connotations when relating ... Continue Reading
Opinion : Diversity in IT
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Why it’s fantastic to be a woman in the technology sector (and what’s stopping more from joining)
The enforced move by many employers to flexible home working during the pandemic is challenging the culture of long hours in the office – and opening up new opportunities for women in tech Continue Reading
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Love (and impact sourcing) in the time of Covid
Amanda Lewis, a lawyer specialising in IT outsourcing, describes the diversity and inclusion work of Digital Divide Data Continue Reading
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Martha Lane Fox: My life in tech
The internet entrepreneur discusses the role of tech in society, confidence in coding and encouraging young people to embrace technology Continue Reading
Videos : Diversity in IT
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Sarah Wilkinson, most influential person in UK tech 2021 – winner’s speech
In this video from Computer Weekly’s annual UKtech50 event, in partnership with Spinks, Sarah Wilkinson, CEO of NHS Digital, gives her acceptance speech as the 2021 most influential person in UK tech
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Diversity and inclusion in tech: The pandemic and the pay gap
In this video from Computer Weekly’s annual diversity and inclusion in tech event, in partnership with Spinks, Suki Fuller, founder of Miribure and co-lead of TLA Women in Tech, discusses the gender pay gap in the context of a pandemic world, alongside a panel of experts
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Diversity and inclusion in tech: What is neurodiversity?
In this video from Computer Weekly’s annual diversity and inclusion in tech event, in partnership with Spinks, Rachel Morgan-Trimmer, neurodiversity coach and consultant, talks about neurodiversity.