If you’re looking for hands-on experience and training in a tech role, an apprenticeship can be a great option. Available at many different skill and age levels, many apprenticeships will include a qualification at the end. However, many people simply don’t know that companies offer these as an option, and how to apply for them. […]
In the UK, we’re facing a skills shortage in tech – last year there were more than 2 million vacancies in IT which is more than any other sector. The areas lacking skilled individuals most are cybersecurity, data analysis and coding. Simply put, coding – also known as programming – is the process of writing […]
On Thursday 8th September, the country went into mourning after the passing of Queen Elizabeth II, the UK’s longest reigning monarch. She had a huge impact on so many people throughout her 70 years on the throne, and she saw major technological changes during her time as Queen. She embraced these changes and became an […]
An entrepreneur is defined as someone who creates a business and takes on all of the risks and financial vulnerability. Being an entrepreneur is not easy, and to be one you need to be adaptable to constant change, able to solve never-ending problems and have sheer determination to succeed. However, it can also be a […]
Each year, companies of 250 or more employees must publish a report detailing their gender pay gap. The latest reports show that in tech, 91.1% of companies pay their male employees more than their female staff. This puts the tech industry’s gender pay gap at 16%, higher than the national average of 11.6%. So, the […]
Employee recognition is an important part of management, and something which is often neglected. The competitive nature of today’s world means that candidates have more options when looking for a company to join and stay at. A big part of retaining skilled employees comes down to their satisfaction & how they’re treated. In this article, […]
Many people think that a technology career means spending hours reading and writing code. Whilst this can be the case for some roles, there are plenty of alternative jobs in tech which don’t require coding at all. Whether you’re just starting your working life and are choosing which path to take, or if you have […]
10 years ago, remote working was a rarity that only really got offered to people with special circumstances on a case-by-case basis. However, fast-forward to 2022 and it’s predicted that 30% of the UK workforce is working remotely at least one day a week. Of course, the COVID-19 pandemic was the trigger that started this […]
The gender gap in tech and other sectors is still a very key issue in 2022. With the gender pay gap in the UK currently meaning that women essentially work for free for nearly 2 months of the year, ensuring employers are focusing on gender diversity is so important. Each year, the Times publishes a […]
Artificial intelligence is one of the world’s fastest growing tech sectors. In 2021, the AI market size was valued at $93.5bn and is predicted to expand at a growth rate of 38.15 between 2022 and 2030. Due to the huge demand of technologies like smart home, digital assistants and self-driving vehicles, AI is believed by […]