In the wake of the pandemic, employees around the world have begun to re-evaluate their priorities and values. For many, the traditional 9-5 work week is no longer feasible or desirable. And, to attract and retain top talent, employers need
For too long have the corridors of tech power been locked off to women, and in 2022, the winds of workforce change are blowing. The tech industry is going through what can only be described as a reckoning. The global
The current market for tech talent is a uniquely challenging one. There are reports of increased redundancies and cancelled vacancies, signalling an economic slowdown. And yet at the same time, companies are having a difficult time finding the people they
It seems that everywhere you look, there’s talk of economic headwinds on the horizon. The ‘R’ word – recession – is tossed about more frequently every day. And it’s certainly possible that we’re seeing a slowdown. Apart from a brief
A leading study has found that company profits and share performance can be close to 50% higher when women are well-represented at the top of the hierarchy. Having an inclusive workplace should therefore be on every business leader’s agenda. However,
Artificial intelligence (AI) is being used in countless ways in the modern world, from self-drive cars to virtual assistants and open-source software. So it’s no surprise to see AI increasingly being employed to improve matters in the world of business.
Business leaders everywhere should be looking to recruit diverse workforces, given the overwhelmingly-positive impact, they bring to a company. However, putting this into practice can be more difficult than it may seem, and it’s often down to gender bias –
If anyone’s out there thinking that the issue of gender diversity in business isn’t too much of a problem, consider the following study. A 2021 World Economic Forum report estimated it will take another 135 years to achieve equality, based
Whatever industry you’re in, during times of uncertainty it’s all too easy to de-prioritise people and hiring. But making sure your talent strategy remains a priority can contribute to businesses not only surviving the storm, but also coming out of
As anyone who’s been working for a decade or more will testify, there are signs of progress when it comes to reducing levels of gender bias in the workplace. You’re hopefully less likely to hear openly-expressed views of prejudice towards
Recent estimates put the number of neurodivergent people at around 30% of the population. With more employers realising the benefits of having diverse skill-sets amongst their workforce, it’s essential that business leaders are aware of neurodiversity traits in order to
Finding, developing and retaining the best employees usually isn’t a recruitment or salary issue these days. The most successful companies are adopting talent management as part of a wider business strategy. Dedicated tactics should be employed across all stages of
