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WithYouWithMe secures gold status for supporting UK military personnel

In an announcement from the UK Ministry of Defence, WithYouWithMe was recognised with a Gold Award in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) which acknowledges outstanding commitment to the UK’s Armed Forces community.

Why Defence needs to think more like a start up

The invasion of Ukraine demonstrates how possible global threats are on any shore. While a globalised economy has many benefits, it does not mean harmony endures between nations — not everyone will always follow the same rule book.

BAE System's mission to increase employment for veterans

Defence powerhouse BAE Systems and WithYouWithMe share a vision and mission to employ more veterans and the wider military community, prioritising potential over experience.

Digital skills and talent: the hard truth

Innovative cultures are misunderstood. The easy-to-like behaviours that get so much attention are only one side of the coin. They must be counter-balanced by some tougher and frankly less fun behaviours.

The British Army – equipped and ready for the future?

Few will forget the sight of massed Russian armoured vehicles parked in the open during their aborted advance on Kiev in March, easy prey for Ukrainian tank hunting patrols.

Workforce planning: Preparing for the future, today

Workforce planning is the process an organisation uses to analyse its workforce and determine the steps it must take to meet current and future staffing needs. It also involves determining the most efficient and cost-effective methods to recruit and retain talent.

Why does Defence make it so hard for tech start-ups to help them?

One of the best things about transitioning to a fresh career is the opportunity to talk to and learn from lots of new people.

World Youth Skills Day 2022

Minister, Sajid Javid was once ridiculed for likening the NHS to ‘Blockbuster in the age of Netflix’. Yes, this comparison / case study may have been lacking in originality, but I applaud both his honesty and the analogy because I know exactly what he meant.

500 Royal Lancers to uncover hidden digital potential

The Royal Lancers are undertaking an innovative technology capability building program that could serve as a blueprint for how the entire British Army addresses its digital skills gap.

Digital transformation in the military – aspiration or substance?

The days when military innovation led the way in technical progress are a distant memory. Today the most brilliant minds, the greatest unfettered entrepreneurial zeal and the big bucks to imagine and drive the pace of change generally lie elsewhere.

Are defence digital capabilities at risk of being outdated?

There is a clear link between Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, an act that has transformed Europe’s security architecture, and the urgency with which we should be embracing new technologies and building our digital armies.

The character of the modern battlefield and role of the digital warrior

Most of us are seduced to some degree by the lure and potential of ground-breaking technology. It excites and promises a bridge from the fictional possibilities portrayed in films into our lives.
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