SheCanCode's Spilling The T

 Recent reports suggest that there is a disconnect between C-Suite leaders and their employees.  This disconnect has been particularly heightened due to the COVID-19 pandemic. A recent report from Deloitte found that while 9 in 10 executives felt they understood what their employees went through during the pandemic, roughly half of workers agreed.  The return to office movement has only served to...

Leadership starts at the grassroots. There is still a high demand for new talent in the tech industry, but there is also a demand for more people in their early careers to consider future leadership roles. Especially women in tech.   But not everyone is born a ‘leader’. Most of us need some guidance; someone to grow our confidence, and self-belief and help with a clear strategy for achieving our l...

The UN recently announced it was using The Stellar Blockchain to send financial aid to Ukraine.  As the financial infrastructure continues to suffer because of the war, the use of blockchain allows for money to be sent to those in need, faster and cheaper than more traditional methods.  This is just one example of how blockchain can help humanitarian initiatives. In this episode, Lacey Hunter, CEO...

One of the best pieces of advice Aishling Meyler has ever received in her twenty plus years working in data and technology is ‘put your hand up’. Always volunteer to get involved, even if you’re not entirely confident about the task in question. Taking on responsibility for projects can be career defining for women in STEM related industries.  In this podcast Aishling, who is Senior Director, Soft...

Last year, it was reported that women accounted for 48% of gamers in the United States!  Despite this, the gaming industry is still very much male-dominated and games have been designed with men in mind for a long time. While the tide may be slowly turning on this, with almost half of all gamers being female, shouldn’t we have more input and representation in the creative process? In this episode,...

Having a degree is no longer a requirement for getting a job in technology – and it shouldn’t be holding you back! There are thousands of roles that don’t ask for a technical degree, but might require to broaden your view of ‘traditional’ tech jobs. With over 15 years of leadership experience, Carol Howley, Exclaimer’s Chief Marketing Officer, discusses how women looking to get into tech roles sho...

We’ve all seen the headlines in recent weeks – ‘quiet quitting’ and ‘acting your wage’ have apparently ripped through workforces, with employees no longer saying ‘yes’ to the hustle culture! But is this necessarily a bad thing? With burnout on the rise and a greater focus on mental well-being - should we be setting more boundaries in the workplace?  In this episode, we’re joined by Sandra Moran, C...

One good thing to come out of the pandemic was the increased acceptance to flexible and remote working. For women, who are more likely to be care-givers and take on household chores alongside work, flexible working allowed for a better balance of home and working life. However, flexibility alone cannot tackle all the issues women in the workplace face – gender pay gap, discrimination, a lack of re...

You’ve put away the cap and gown and university seems like a distant memory – so now what?  Finding a graduate job can seem like a daunting prospect, but we’re here to guide you through it. In this episode, we get the lowdown on getting a graduate job in tech from Sam Vickerman, Retail Practice Director at Grayce.  With 12 years of experience working in technology, Sam is an experienced Director w...

In a male-dominated industry, such as tech, it can be hard for women to be confident, assert themselves and find their voice.  But to encourage more women into the sector and to close the gender gap, we need female voices to be heard. Finding your voice could simply mean sharing your ideas on a project, communicating a different point of view or opinions, or speaking out against something you feel...

Two thirds (66%) of us completed online courses in 2020, according to research from Reed, demonstrating the flexibility of the UK labour market in light of the pandemic and highlighting the proactivity people are adopting when it comes to improving their long-term career prospects. The world of work is changing, fast and trying to change career part-way through your working life is hard, even frig...

It is estimated that up to 15% of the UK population are neurodiverse! So shouldn’t we be doing more to help support neurodiverse employees?  Neurodiversity refers to the differences in the human brain and cognition. In other words, we’re not all wired the same way. Neurodiversity can include Autism, ADHD, Dyslexia, Dyspraxia, Tourette’s and many more.  In this episode, we’re joined by Carlene Jack...

Imagine a stereotypical portrayal of someone working in tech – they’re probably working in a dark room, looking at three screens filled with coding. And they’re probably a man!   We’re here to smash these stereotypes and show you that you don’t have to be technical for a career in tech.  Tech companies are looking for a broad range of skill sets and there are hundreds of non-technical roles to be...

Having empathy means you have the ability and capacity to understand and share the feelings of another person.  In a world where we’re all trying to increase diversity and inclusion, empathy is incredibly important skill to possess.  Empathy in the workplace can help you connect with your team and peers, help you understand the needs of others, strengthens working relationships, and makes employee...

2022 saw the tech skills gap widen further, with rapid digitalisation and The Great Resignation accelerating the need for tech talent further. Recent research into the tech skills gap, conducted by Robert Walters, found that 70% of employers were anticipating a shortage. The research also showed that more than half of employers found that candidates didn’t have the necessary technical skills; and...

We’ve all seen and read the depressing statistics about gender equality and diversity in the tech sector.  While more clearly needs to be done to make tech more inclusive, we’re taking a look at some of the positives the industry has already achieved and how we can use this groundwork to get more women into tech.  Joining us today is Jinny Mitchell-Kent, Chief Operating Officer at Great State. We’...

A company’s internal community serves as a platform to share common skills and interests. If done right they can increase engagement and communication among employees. They are there to support professionals and to help you grow. So how can you utilise your internal communities to thrive within a tech company?  In this episode, we hear from Sally Emerson, Software Engineer at Kaluza and Sofia Morr...

Despite the UK tech industry being valued at £1 trillion in 2022, the lack of UK tech talent is threatening to stifle the industry’s growth. But why is there a shortage of talent and how can we counteract this?  Amongst other things, the shortage is partly due to rapid digital transformation which has accelerated the demand for skilled workers. The global pandemic pushed the pace of digital transf...

War, famine, global warming, discrimination and inequality – these are all big social problems happening on our planet right now. But how do we tackle these issues? This is where TechForGood organisations come in. TechForGood is all about using technology to solve social and environmental issues and create a positive social impact. TechForGood companies aim to tackle the biggest problems the plane...

Coding is a hugely in-demand skill and one that isn’t likely to drop anytime soon. Because of this, a career in coding is a great option if you’re thinking about getting into the tech industry. A career in coding can cover everything from Data Scientist, Programmer, UX Designer and Video Game Developer. So if you love tech, enjoy problem solving and are curious, a career in coding could be on the...

The tech industry is still largely dominated by men – but there are more and more fighting for greater diversity and inclusion in the sector. There are a number of initiatives championing women in tech, networking groups, women’s events and awards all trying to address the lack of women in tech. But why should we care? And what can women do to champion each other? To answer this, we hear from Mary...

Data Scientist are analytical specialists, responsible for collecting, analysing and interpreting data. This data is then turned into meaningful information that companies can use to improve their businesses. Data is extracted from a range of sources, using algorithmic, data mining, artificial intelligence, machine learning and other statistical tools. Data scientists are in popular demand, with c...

Innovation can change lives, yet many barriers to equality still remain. Access to technology and education, that is inclusive, is crucial to the empowerment of women and girls. This year the United Nations 67th Commission on the Status of Women priority theme is ‘Innovation and technological change, and education in the digital age for achieving gender equality and the empowerment of all women an...

Over recent years, we’ve seen more and more automation creeping into our lives. Think Telsa’s self-driving care, chatbots and smart assistants like Siri or Alexa.  AI, robotics and other forms of smart automation have the potential to boost the global GDP by $15tn by 2030. Companies are starting to implement AI practices across their organisation to simplify, streamline and enhance their operation...

Mentorship is a great pathway for enhancing employees’ skills and enabling them to tap into valuable knowledge and experience.  But what about the mentors themselves? We speak with Beatriz Quintino, Senior Data Scientist, and Mariana Ferreira, Product Lead  from FARFETCH’s programme to hear why they’re involved and what they’ve learned so far.  Beatriz is a senior data scientist with a Ph. D. in t...