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We, along with our clients, know there’s scores of individuals from overlooked and underserved communities who have the potential to thrive in sectors with high demand. Together, we're disrupting the way organisations think about talent and trying to make the world a better place while we do it. Sometimes that gets us noticed.

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Media release

WithYouWithMe shortlisted in prestigious showcase of UK veteran talent

The finalists for the sixth annual British Ex-Forces in Business Awards, the UK Armed Forces community’s biggest awards ceremony, were today revealed from a record-breaking number of nominations.

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Podcast

Engaging with defence to improve sovereign capabilities

Mark Fortugno, WithYouWithMe CFO joined the Australian Defence Magazine podcast to discuss how SMEs can collaborate with Primes for Defence contracts to improve acquisition cycles and foster innovation.

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IT World Canada

How the Canadian Government can digitally upskill its workforce

WYWM Senior Vice President of Strategic Pursuits, Caleb Walker joined IT World Canada to discuss how new technologies can enable the Canadian Government to upskill their workforce and deliver on the country’s ‘Digital Ambition’.

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Tom Larter - CEO Announcement

Media Release

WithYouWithMe
announces new CEO

Australian global tech SME, WithYouWithMe (WYWM), has announced the appointment of its new CEO, Tom Larter, to replace founding CEO Tom Moore who is stepping back from daily operations after seven years at the helm.

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HRM Online

A business case and framework for skills mapping

In order to effectively address the skills shortage, you first need to understand exactly where your gaps exist. That’s where skills mapping comes in.

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Business Connect

Social impact firm launches new tech to help employers build career pathways

WYWM Senior Vice President of Product, Paul Wahltuch joined Business Connect to discuss how Grow Potential is enabling employers to prepare their workforce for the future by tailoring career pathways for employees. 

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The Mandarin

Former GCHQ cyber ops chief launches offensive on tech recruitment bias

The Mandarin unpacks Sally Walker's rallying cry to organisations to exploit the benefits of hiring diverse talent into IT roles during her keynote address at the Australian Cyber Conference.

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ABC Radio

We need a new cyber army says former British Intelligence Director

Prior to her keynote address at the Australian Cyber Conference, Sally Walker, former Director of Cyber Ops at GCHQ joined ABC local radio to discuss the need for countries to build a diverse cyber workforce spanning defence, intelligence, industry and academia.

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The Australian

Cyber defence force needed beyond army and navy

Australia must establish a national cyber force, beyond the army, navy and air force, and mobilise new civilian workforces to combat rising global threats and strengthen cyber defences. 

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Business Age

The veteran workforce is a powerhouse of skill and potential

Upon their return to civilian life, many veterans struggle to find meaningful employment. Sally Walker says businesses are missing a big opportunity to capitalise on their transferable skills and life experiences.

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Yahoo Finance

Trailblazer Sally Walker reveals her unique journey from GCHQ to WYWM

Former British intelligence director Sally Walker shares the story behind her rapid rise in GCHQ, the difficult decision to leave, and what she's learnt about creating a meaningful career.

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AFR article - Indie Fernando

AUSTRALIAN FINANCIAL 
REVIEW

Meet the teenager with no degree who landed a job at Macquarie

Indie Fernando never considered a career in technology while growing up, yet less than two years after finishing high school, she is working full time in a tech role at Macquarie Bank.

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people management

Less than a third of employers have mandated interview training around inclusivity

Under-represented groups, including women, neurodivergent individuals and veterans, are at a disadvantage when it comes to applying for jobs due to poor candidate screening, report finds.

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The Mentor with Mark Bouris Podcast - Tom Moore

the mentor with Mark 
Bouris

How to avoid hiring the wrong person for your business

"We have figured out what someone's underpinning abilities are to do a job really well, and we can predict that at age 16."

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Forbes article - Tom Moore

forbes

Low-skilled workers are an untapped asset if you invest in them

"The challenge is helping the recruitment teams understand that skills based hiring is the only way you'll get out of the skills crisis rather than relying on experience as is so often the case today."

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forbes

Winning the war for talent with recruitment technology

92% of C-Suite leaders say without the right talent they will fail to meet their goals. Discover the innovative tech companies reinventing the hiring process for today’s global business environment.

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Youth tech skills

fe news

Youth tech skills can help solve the UK digital skills crisis

The UK needs to modernise the way it recruits, upskills and retains its workforce, which means disrupting traditional approaches and seeking out under-utilised talent pools, including youth.

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toronto star

Why diversity and inclusion in the workplace aren't interchangeable

Untangling diversity and inclusion and ensuring both concepts are prioritised is crucial for organisations seeking greater employee satisfaction and loyalty.

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The information age

WYWM expands into the UK to reduce barriers to tech roles

The UK expansion aims to provide £27m in free digital skills training to under-represented and marginalised groups, including neurodivergent individuals, military veterans and refugees.

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the age

Diversity and inclusion aren't the same, and both need your attention

Understanding of the importance of diversity and inclusion in Australian workplaces is increasing. It’s an encouraging shift in the right direction but there’s still work to be done.

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The Business Leader Podcast - Tom Moore

The business leader

Using military experience to empower customers and build a unicorn

WYWM Co-founder Tom Moore shares the background behind the revolutionary talent incubator. "67% of veterans have the aptitude strengths to be a software developer, and a great one."

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The Caring Economy Podcast - Tom Moore

the caring economy

Toby Usnik interviews WYWM Founder Tom Moore

"The model that is used to highlight why you should hire someone is based on experience and education, and because that model doesn't produce enough candidates, we then hire people we know."

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the National Tribune

Aussie social impact company takes on the world

Learn how an Australian, veteran-founded start-up is reinventing the global online jobs market to champion veterans and neurodivergent applicants.

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Sydney Morning Herald

Australian workplaces have a big neurodiversity gap

While tight labour markets are already encouraging businesses to look at untapped talent pools, when it comes to the employment of neurodiverse individuals, Australia has a lot of room for improvement.

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Skills crisis discussion with UK Minister for Defence People and Veterans, Leo Docherty.

Advance

WithYouWithMe signs armed forces covenant

Tom Moore, Co-founder of WYWM, said: "Our company was founded on the principle of doing the right thing for those who have served their country. It is only right that we now protect those who protected us as they transition into new careers.

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Gov Tech Review

WYWM launches National Resilience Database

A new initiative will allow Australian citizens with digital skills to volunteer their help to government agencies during a disaster – and be paid for their contribution.

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Bdaily News

Aussie start-up levels up UK's digital skills shortage

WYWM selected the UK as the home of its Northern Hemisphere headquarters, bringing with it more than £27M in free digital skills training. 

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Young people have the tech skills

Herald SUN

Experts say young people have the natural skills to land IT roles

Young people already have the tech skills needed to step into a range of high-paying, in-demand roles without the need for prior experience or a university degree.

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Business Cloud

How to attract digital natives to modern military

The UK’s military recruitment model is competing with every business and government agency in the world for talent, so it must meet the expectations of a tech-savvy generation.

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Military spouse unemployment rate

CNBC

The unemployment rate among military spouses spiked during Covid

A long-standing problem for active-duty families was only made worse by the pandemic's child-care and remote school challenges. 

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WYWM Afghan refugees training

IT Wire

WithYouWithMe to train 2000 Afghan refugees

Veteran-founded organisation WithYouWithMe is allocating $10 million dollars of free digital skills training to Afghan refugees following the fall of Kabul.

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Digital upskilling - veterans

Cybersecurity Connect

Partnering with Pega to digitally upskill veterans

Pega and WithYouWithMe are aiming to make tech roles more accessible and address underemployment among ex-military personnel by focusing on individuals' potential not experience.

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Australian Institute of Company Directors article - Tom Moore

Australian Institute of 
company directors

A director's guide for strategies to improve social impact

"Tell me where we should go in the market and I'll go there. Tell me to solve a problem and I'll do it, or better, jump in the foxhole with me and train me to solve it. 

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Deloitte article - Tom Moore

Deloitte

Why potential, not experience, proved a winner for WithYouWithMe

"You shouldn't get a job based off who you know or where you're from or what you used to do; you should get a job off your potential, your aptitude and your skills."

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