Exposure to increased automation through robotics at work increases the risk of unemployment and decreases wealth accumulation, particularly for less educated households, finds new research from Frankfurt School of Finance & Management.
| Published: 21 March 2023
Just 27% of tech workers aged 18-24 said that diversity is a big focus during recruitment, according to Wiley Edge’s new ‘Diversity in Tech 2022’ report. This is despite 53% of UK businesses stating that they are actively trying to address a lack of diversity on their tech teams.
| Published: 26 February 2023
The large-scale shift to remote working and the rise of the ‘Home Office’ have significantly increased the potential for employees to fall victim to a range of security threats - with the biggest risks including a lack of communication, Bring-Your-Own-Device, and unsecured work environments, according to SoSafe.
| Published: 12 February 2023
Tech workers are pre-empting lay-offs in 2023 and taking steps to protect their careers, according to new research by CWJobs. The survey – carried out among 2,000 UK tech workers – revealed more than half (53%) are pre-emptively applying for new jobs in case of redundancies at their firm.
| Published: 27 January 2023
Entry-level workers believe the tech sector will provide the best prospects during a recession
| Published: 15 January 2023
New findings from Rackspace Technology show how ongoing issues around recruiting and retaining technical staff mean organisations are increasingly reliant on technology to fill roles and drive efficiencies
| Published: 26 December 2022
55% of UK private and public sector workers say their employer is experiencing a digital skills shortage, according to new national research from Virgin Media O2 Business and Censuswide.
| Published: 21 September 2022
Today, Hired, an AI-driven marketplace matching tech and sales talent with top companies, released its annual State of Wage Inequality in the Tech Industry: Hired’s 2022 Impact Report. Hired data continues to show women who are paid less also expect lower salaries than their male counterparts – even if they have the same experience. Compared to ten North American cities, London has the largest wage gap with women being offered just £0.91 for every £1.00 offered to men for the same roles. The data shows that women are underestimating themselves by citing a preferred salary that is 5% less than what men applying for the same positions ask for on average.
| Published: 1 July 2022
A third (35%) of UK employees waste at least one hour per week tackling software-related issues, according to a new survey by Germany-based technology company, Userlane.
| Published: 15 May 2022
Cost of living means counties like Ayrshire, Wrexham and Cumbria could see influx of talent.
| Published: 13 April 2022
