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
The 50 most influential women in UK IT 2018
Download this e-guide to discover our in-depth profiles on our top 50 women in UK IT for 2018, read an exclusive interview with the winner and check out the new entrants into our Hall of Fame.
News : Diversity in IT
-
March 22, 2019
22
Mar'19
Half of women in tech say diversity is not a company priority
Women in technology have claimed diversity is still not a focus for their company in a majority of cases, according to research
-
March 21, 2019
21
Mar'19
Norway’s IT sector and government to tackle skills shortage
Norway's IT sector is getting much-needed government support to help improve access to talent
-
March 20, 2019
20
Mar'19
Fifth annual girls’ school techathon focuses on AI for social good
Girls’ Day School Trust has held its fifth annual techathon to encourage more young women to pursue careers in tech
-
March 19, 2019
19
Mar'19
NatWest launches female-focused crowdfunding programme
Consumer bank NatWest is backing female entrepreneurs through a crowdfunding programme
In Depth : Diversity in IT
-
The nightmare driving test: How to make sure self-driving cars are safe
Simulating realistic environments using deep learning to enable self-driving cars to learn the rules of the road will prove more useful than any amount of real-world practice. We find out why, and meet the people doing something about it Continue Reading
-
Interview: Dame Stephanie ‘Steve’ Shirley: 'Scared silly' by Brexit
Renowned entrepreneur and philanthropist Steve Shirley talks robots teaching children, and why Brexit has her “scared silly” Continue Reading
-
Future tech cannot be ‘defined by a particular population’, says CA executive
As new technologies are developed, companies could take the opportunity to hire more diversely to ensure offerings cater to a wider demographic Continue Reading
Blog Posts : Diversity in IT
-
FDM everywoman finalist profile: Laurelin Chase, student at Clacton County High School
WOMEN IN TECH PROFILE: Laurelin Chase, student at Clacton County High School and FDM everywoman in technology awards finalist in the “One to Watch Award” category, talks about the role models that ... Continue Reading
-
FDM everywoman finalist profile: Nelly Kiboi, software engineer, American Express
WOMEN IN TECH PROFILE: Nelly Kiboi, software engineer at American Express, and FDM everywoman in technology awards finalist in the software engineering category, answers questions about her role ... Continue Reading
-
FDM everywoman finalist profile: Megha Prakash, founder of Earthmiles
WOMAN IN TECH PROFILE: Finalist in the FDM everywoman in Technology Awards Innovator Award category, Megha Prakash, founder of Earthmiles and Earthmiles@Work answers questions about her role and ... Continue Reading
Opinion : Diversity in IT
-
Why #techmatters – the challenge for everyone in the UK tech community
The UK technology sector faces unprecedented challenges – and opportunities – but we must never lose sight of the fact that it exists to make people’s lives better Continue Reading
-
Bridging the gender pay gap in the technology industry
Publication of gender pay gap figures for large organisations shows the tech sector has a long way to go to back up its rhetoric about equal opportunities Continue Reading
-
Diversity matters – International Women’s Day 2018
The tech sector has a poor reputation for workplace diversity - if we are to take advantage of the opportunities of the digital economy, this has to change Continue Reading
Videos : Diversity in IT
-
Delivering Diversity in Technology: What does inclusion mean to you?
In this panel a group of people from all backgrounds and walks to life discuss what inclusion means to them in an organisation
-
Delivering Diversity in Technology: startup panel
How can we help female entrepreneurs successfully grow and scale their businesses?
-
Delivering Diversity in Technology: Emily Forbes, Seenit
A video presentation given by Emily Forbes, founder & CEO, Seenit