An entrepreneur is defined as someone who creates a business and bears most of, or all of, the risks involved in getting it off the ground. However, according to HM Treasury, only 1 in 3 entrepreneurs in the UK are women and another study cites that women are much less likely to be the founders/owners […]
In a bid to encourage more young girls to take STEM subjects at school and beyond, Girlguiding are introducing coding courses and activities across their different age groups. Photo credit: Girlguiding A survey by Girlguiding found that 13% of girls aged 7-10 see math, science and technology as subjects for boys. When you include […]
In this article, Lesley Salem, founder of Over The Bloody Moon tells us how surrounding yourself with like-minded and united women, and keeping track of your self-care can help you to own your menopause. Networks help women thrive through menopause Studies by anthropologists and scientists have found that one of the traits that unite people […]
Why am I here? Am I worth what they’re paying me? These thoughts – signs of imposter syndrome – are more common than you might think, with one review suggesting up to 82% of people have experienced it at some point in their life. The tech industry is no different, in fact, over half of […]
There is nothing more important than cultivating a workplace culture where everyone feels a strong sense of belonging, regardless of their background. Launching Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) is one way to cultivate a sense of community and belonging. When we harness the collective strength of our unique differences, we work better together, we unlock creative […]
Cyber security is fast becoming one of the most important areas of the technology sector. Also known as IT security, the department works hard to combat and reduce threats from cyber attacks on the data a company holds online. In the UK, it’s recently been reported that the cyber security industry is worth an estimated […]
At Learning People, our inclusive, supportive, and empowering ethos is the very reason we’re able to help people of all sexes, from all backgrounds become the very best version of themselves. Throughout March, we’ve taken a deep dive into our core subject areas of code, project management, and IT to inspire and explore the success […]
Gender diversity in tech has so many benefits to a business – innovation, culture and diverse talent to name a few. In fact, research shows that gender-diverse companies are 15% more likely to outperform other companies financially. However, encouraging women to join your company can be difficult due to a history of male dominance in […]
AND for Inspiration: 6 AND Digital Leaders Share Their Tech Journeys In celebration of International Women’s Day, and to demonstrate just how much opportunity the tech space offers women, AND Digital has been talking to six of its women leaders about their personal and professional journeys into the world of tech. Antonia Walt, […]
Gender diversity is still an ongoing workplace issue, even in 2022. Female employees are finding themselves at a disadvantage when it comes to opportunities and representation in senior management roles in comparison to their male counterpart. Companies are being pushed to raise awareness around the subject to create a more inclusive and diverse workplace. One […]