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We know there is huge propensity for tech roles in untapped talent pools of people from over-looked or under-served segments of society. We know the cycle of unemployment and underemployment is degenerative, and intergenerational. We know the barriers to entry from traditional training and education models preclude these groups. We want to change all that. Here’s how we’re doing it.

Real stories Q&A: How women are breaking into tech

Dive into the Real Stories Q&A with Kathleen and Cia, where they share personal insights on breaking into tech, navigating career pivots, and building confidence. Learn how skills-based development, mentorship, and resilience can help women succeed in digital careers and thrive in a rapidly evolving industry.

Reimagining equity: a smarter path to workforce progress

Reimagining equity in the workplace means moving beyond diversity targets and towards systems built for inclusion. Equitable design helps unlock hidden talent, particularly among women, and supports organisations to close skill gaps, improve retention, and build more inclusive leadership pipelines.

Busting 5 common myths about neurodiversity in the workplace

Neurodiversity advocate Ian Handley delves into five of the common myths around neurodiversity in the workplace and hiring neurodivergent candidates.

Lessons learned from Autism SA’s Inclusive Recruitment Project

Organisations are developing targeted hiring programs to build neuro-inclusive workplaces. It’s a critical step in the right direction, but how can we ensure these programs translate into meaningful careers for neurodivergent individuals?

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.

Leading UK companies commit to hire veterans

Six major UK employers have become the first organisations to sign a commitment to help armed forces veterans and their partners find meaningful employment in technology and digital roles after leaving the military.

Invictus uncovered: reflections of a warrior

Nick Holyome served in the Canadian Armed Forces for more than 26 years, before being medically discharged. Now employed by veteran-led start-up WithYouWithMe, Holyome upskilled in cyber security before being deployed by WithYouWithMe into the Canadian Government.

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.

Is the CV dead?

There’s been much debate recently around the relevance of the CV in the modern recruitment process. In this Q&A, we explore why organisations are being held back by holding onto the CV as their primary recruitment tool.

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