This instalment of the TC4RE Podcast sees our almost ever-present host, Alex Best of SoftwareOne, sit down with two members of the TC4RE leadership team, Julie Simpson (ResourceiT) and Belton Flournoy (Protiviti), to discuss what’s been achieved – both as a collective and at their individual organisations – in the three years since TC4RE’s beginnings, sparked by the tragic death of George Floyd.Grab a pen and a notebook, settle in, and get ready to learn more about TC4RE.
Join our hosts Alex Best (SoftwareONE) and Anushka Davies (Softcat), as they're joined by guests, Lucy Shen (Softcat) and Sandra Kerr (Business in the Community), for a roundtable discussion on the relevance of the term BAME. While the term had gained popularity over the last decade, there is now debate around whether it still accurately represents the diverse communities it seeks to encompass. Tune in as we explore the ideology behind BAME and consider whether there are new initiatives that could better promote equality and inclusion. Despite increasing awareness around the importance of diversity in the workplace, only a low percentage of IT companies have signed up to the Race for Work charter. This charter aims to help organisations create a more level playing field for people from all backgrounds. To learn more about the Race for Work charter, visit https://www.bitc.org.uk/race/.
This year we’ve been busy making International Women’s Day more than just a day, extending our celebrations and keeping the conversation rolling throughout the month in an effort to further highlight its importance! With that being said, we thought it only makes sense to invite Seleeta Watson, Enablement Manager at Computacenter, to discuss what it means to her to be a woman in the technology sector, and share some of the good (and bad) experiences she has had throughout her career.
Join us for the latest instalment of the TC4RE podcast as we round off our International Women’s Day celebrations with two special guests, Bernadette Wilson, Account Director from ResourceiT, and Priscilla Lewis, Back Office Manager from SoftwareOne. Listen today to hear more about their journeys into the technology industry as they discuss navigating important life decisions, the beginning of their careers, and share personal experiences of what it's like not only being a woman in the sector but as an ethnic minority too.
Welcome to the latest TC4RE podcast episode, where we deviate from the script and invite you to a unique podcast. Students from Trinity High in Manchester who recently participated in a work experience opportunity with Softcat are joined by hosts Polly Jacob (Softcat) and Alex Best (SoftwareONE). Work experience has long been popular in the UK, but how can the tech sector best utilise it? Polly and Alex talk about the chances they had to take advantage of when they joined the IT industry, how Softcat were able to conduct a successful work experience programme, and how the students felt about it. Enjoy the show while you have a pen and notebook handy!