Welcome to the March edition of 'Joining the dots in tech'. This month marks an exciting return to in-person D&I events for TTC. Our first event since the pandemic will be held on 29th March in Manchester and is open for sign-up! With more virtual and in-person TTC events planned, now is a great time to check out our events calendar.
March is Endometriosis Action Month. We know many Signatories are focusing on reproductive health, so read our digest on what you can be doing on this key area.
As this week is Neurodiversity Celebration Week, why not check out our report section with examples of great neurodiversity practice from Signatories and neuroinclusion experts.
Tune into the new Diversity in Tech report podcast between TTC CEO Debbie Forster and special guest Dr Anne Marie Imafidon as they explore the latest report insights on the progress of diversity and inclusion in tech, STEM and driving collective action in gender diversity.
Dr Anne Marie is an inspirational speaker, author of Sheβs in CTRLβ, and founder of the award-winning social enterprise, Stemettes.
Our broad base of 700+ Signatories includes companies and industries of all sizes from 70+ sectors. We're delighted to welcome these new members who have committed to driving greater workforce diversity. Not yet a member? Join us today!
Expert Take: Is the Tech Job Market cooling? by CWJobs
With news of more tech layoffs this week, many organisations are questioning whether the tech talent bubble is bursting and how the UK tech talent market might be affected. So we spoke to tech talent industry experts from one of the largest recruitment groups out there - CWJobs - on what their tech job data shows on the UK outlook and how this might affect your tech talent strategy.
Our events are free to attend, are open to all Signatories and their employees, and encourage collaboration and information sharing. View more TTC events.
Diversity in Tech Regional Roadshow - Manchester
On 29th March, join the TTC and principal partner PwC in Manchester for the first leg of our Diversity in Tech report roadshow.
Tech leaders and D&I practitioners will come together to discuss the latest insights into diversity and digital skills.
Signatory forum: Digital Workplace Wellbeing and Inclusion
From video call exhaustion to isolation in remote teams, the last three years have brought a growing concern about the human impact of digital work. Without intentional practices, digital workplaces can further exclude those already underrepresented. Join us on the 18th April 13.00-13.45 where we will be discussing this with Live More Offline. Learn more and register.
Signatory forum: joining the TTC, drop-in session
On 20 April, 13:00 - 13:30, drop in this session to chat with our CEO, Debbie Forster, learn more about the TTC, our Diversity in Tech report, our Open Playbook and our Signatories. Learn more here.
Share & learn: Social Mobility Measurement and Practice
On 26 April, 13:00 - 13:45, join us for a share-and-learn session where we will discuss all things social mobility in tech with the Social Mobility Foundation Learn more and register.
π Resources
A thought-provoking angle on the collapse of SVB
TTC Signatory and leading D&I non-profit, Color in Tech, shared this powerful opinion piece from their Director - Ashleigh Ainsley - on the collapse of SVB and why it matters in the context of D&I in tech.
Returners support from Women Returners
Find out more about STEM ReCharge, a new project funded by the Government Equality Hub providing free training and support to employers on recruiting and retaining STEM professionals who have taken caring-related career breaks. Learn from the experience of Women Returners, STEM Returners, successful returner employers, and career returners.
Focal Point: Why we're committed to improving diversity
TTC Signatory Focal Point recently shared a blog on D&I policies and practices the organisation is taking to drive gender diversity in the tech sector.
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