skills
IT recruitment in the post-pandemic era: How to compete for top talent
The pandemic has intensified demand for technology talent at a time when skilled workers are more inclined than ever to…
Businesses must ‘play their part’ in funding AI skills, says UK policy chief
Businesses need to "play their part" in funding AI skills in the UK, a government policy chief said yesterday. Blake…
England misses target for recruiting computing teachers for fifth year running
Schools in England missed their target for recruiting computing teachers by 25% last year, according to IT professional body BCS's…
Diversity in AI will take more than scholarships
The UK aims to become an "AI superpower" but in its National AI Strategy, published last year, the government acknowledged…
Despite skills shortage, UK cybersecurity companies topped £10bn in 2021
Access to talent and the ability to scale-up remain significant challenges for UK cybersecurity companies as the sector grows. Businesses…
Developer recruitment to bounce back in 2022, squeezing supply
Software developer recruitment is set to accelerate in 2022 as companies make up for pandemic-related hiring freezes and restructuring, according…
Marks and Spencer takes data skills into its own hands with in-house academy
Data underpins UK retailer Marks and Spencer's ongoing digital transformation. Two years ago, amid a highly competitive market for data…
GitHub’s global growth sees it reach developers in emerging markets
The global GitHub community continues to grow rapidly in size and geographical diversity of users, according to data in the…
UK ‘skills revolution’: Will £3bn help close the digital skills gap?
Chancellor Rishi Sunak has pledged to boost skills funding by £3bn in Wednesday's budget, with greater investments in T-Levels and…
Opinion: Skills aren’t just a part of cybersecurity strategy – they are the strategy
Cybersecurity events such as data breaches can do real harm to human lives and livelihoods. Organisations now collect more data…