Dear TTC member,

Welcome to the February edition of 'Joining the dots in tech'. This month's edition shares launch details of the Diversity in Tech report, our upcoming Signatory forum on how to improve data disclosure, upcoming Signatory events and more...

Here are the latest updates: 

• On March 1 we will launch our latest Diversity in Tech Report. This year, alongside diversity and inclusion insights and trends from across the UK’s digital economy, we'll also be launching an interactive D&I benchmarking tool that allows you to compare your D&I efforts to TTC Signatories in your industry, region and with the same tech team size. The report also provides an in-depth analysis of progression by underrepresented talent in senior tech roles, as well as the initiatives and strategies that are really making a difference across gender, ethnicity, age, LGBTQI+, religion, disability, neurodiversity, and social mobility. 

• With the support of our Principal Partners, we're taking the Diversity in Tech Report on the road; we'll be hosting events in several locations, starting on March 29, in Manchester. We'll deliver impactful insights from the data and collaboratively explore key themes. It will also provide an excellent opportunity to network with peers. Places are limited and subject to registration; please click here to sign up and follow us on LinkedIn to stay updated.
• As you may have heard, the digital work that sat with the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) will now be undertaken by the new Department for Science Innovation and Technology. It is positive to see STEM and technology are set to receive more focused investment. DSIT share more on their vision in this recent article.
  
  

Kind regards,

The TTC team

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📰 Signatory news and spotlights

Celebrating our new Signatories

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!

Three things you can do to support your staff during the Lunar New Year festive period

Lexie Papaspyrou, COO of the Tech Talent Charter, wrote a blog on three things your organisation can embrace to support their staff and make the workplace more inclusive for those celebrating it.

Read it here.

📅 Join an upcoming event

Our events are free to attend, are open to all Signatories and their employees, and encourage collaboration and information sharing. View more TTC events. 

Signatory forum: data disclosure 

On 16 February, 12:00 - 13:00, we're hosting a virtual forum exploring how you can improve voluntary diversity data disclosure rates with Cat Wildman.
Learn more and register.

Maximising the partnership session

On 28 February, 11:00 - 11:45, we're hosting a virtual forum designed to support our Signatories to get the most of out of our resources and the TTC. Learn more and register.

February global collaboration with Netwomen

On 28 February, 16:00 join Netwomen and the TTC to hear our CEO Debbie Forster explore career journeys. This event will include thought leadership and speed networking. Learn more here.

Everywoman tech forum 2023

On 7 & 9 March, renew your purpose at the Everywoman tech forum. This event explores new perspectives, assists with career plans, and shares innovation. Use code TTC10 for 10% off your ticket price. Learn more and register.

📚 Resources

Signatory forum: maturing employee resource groups 

Our COO, Lexie Papaspyrou, is joined by Chris Dunn of Lloyds Banking Group to discuss how employee resource groups can mature and provide more value for their organisation.
Watch the replay here.