How neurodivergent talent can create a winning work team
In the latest column brought to you by Skills Development Scotland about the benefits and importance of taking on neurodivergent talent, Rebecca Wones from Lexxic gives us her expert opinion…
Unlocking opportunities for neurodivergent talent in the tech sector
Scotland’s tech sector is being encouraged to recruit neurodivergent talent by Skills Development Scotland to help plug the ever-growing skills gap. Here Lee Ann Panglea, head of CIPD (Chartered Institute…
Infralink: a helping hand for telecoms
Following the verdict in a recent case that decided a telecoms lease renewal should be based on the terms of the Electronic Communications Code, Sarah Eynon from infrastructure experts the…
Unlocking the talents of people who ‘think differently’ can give your business the X factor
John Levell is the Chief Technology Officer of the KPMG Deal Advisory business. He’s also a Fellow of BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT, which means he is a leader…
Attracting and recruiting neurodiverse talent
In the latest article brought to you by Skills Development Scotland about employing neurodivergent talent, Jacob Spargo-Mabbs from the Business Disability Forum gives us his perspective on things. More employers…
Tapping into neurodivergent talent could close tech skills gap, says ScotlandIS CEO
In the second column brought to you by Skills Development Scotland about recruiting neurodivergent talent, chief executive of ScotlandIS Karen Meechan gives us her perspective on the subject. In Scotland,…
How embracing neurodivergent talent can ‘enrich’ your tech business
According to the national skills agency Skills Development Scotland, Scottish tech companies are missing a trick by not tapping into the huge pool of neurodivergent talent. This is the first in a series of…
Empowering women to lead digital transformation
The Scottish Government and ScotlandIS – the digital technologies cluster management organisation – have conceived an amazing course to nurture future female talent in the IT industry titled, Empowering Women…
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We need to shout about our successes. Liz Fletcher on celebrating women in biotech
Throughout my career in biotechnology and life sciences, I have seen many women leading ground-breaking research studies in their fields of expertise. Yet, and I include myself in this, we…
Getting the best out of patient data is key to unlocking future health benefits in Scotland
It is important that clinicians’ voices are heard in the consultation around Scotland’s new health and care data strategy, which closes this week (12 August). Busy GPs like myself are the trusted…
How motherhood helped me be a better leader
Consider this an open letter to anyone I have worked with before I became a mother and before I fully understood how being a parent is actually a prized asset…
‘We cannot achieve our goals without entrepreneurs’ – Kate Forbes on vision for new ‘tech scaler’ network
From the very start of my ministerial career, I have had responsibility for the Scottish tech sector – and I can still say what I have said from the start,…
Finding a role in cyber was ‘tough’ for Cheryl Torano. Now she’s determined to help other women join an under-represented industry
When I decided to upskill to change careers at the age of 30 and dive into the digital world, I knew I would be starting out at the bottom of…
Why innovation and marketing are the perfect partners to make changes that matter
With the rapid evolution of traditional marketing and the appearance of digital marketing, technology and innovation has become part of any marketer’s life without the need of working for a…
Transitioning to a four-day week – CEO’s vow to strike a healthier balance in the workplace
I came to Scotland nearly 20 years ago from Ireland, with no contacts but a lot of determination. While Ireland will always be my home, Scotland has given me amazing…
Women Lead: The female-led company championing intuitive working
Over the last two years, the pandemic forced a shift to more remote and flexible working practices. Whilst we might be seeing a “return to normal”, some companies are choosing…