Business & Industry
Careers in Tech & Engineering 2024
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A proud legacy of talent development
Boasting a proud legacy of talent development, opportunities to learn and progress, as well as gaining professional qualifications and chartership, are integral to culture and success. Hear from two Site Engineers who initially joined JN Bentley (JNB) as placement students and secured financial sponsorship for their final year of study to return as part of...
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Powering change at the forefront of the energy sector
The energy transition is one of the greatest engineering challenges of our time, unlocking homegrown skills will be key to progressing the transition at pace. National Grid, the owner of the electricity transmission network in England and Wales and the distribution network in the South West, South Wales and Midlands, is investing more than £30...
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Key training steps in supporting women in STEM
Training and support within the workplace are crucial in helping women gain a career foothold in the STEM sector. While STEM (science, technology, engineering and maths) remains male-dominated, Senior Business Analyst Marilyn Scott believes there are increasing opportunities for women in the field. Moreover, having a mentor who can guide and “push you in the...
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Women’s valuable perspectives are key to leading tech innovation
The technology industry, vital for UK economic growth and innovation, faces a significant gender imbalance despite its progressive image and potential opportunities. The underrepresentation of women in technology is a critical issue, not just for gender equality but for the wider innovation ecosystem. The more diverse the voices, the richer the outcomes — this is...
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Inclusive recruitment: essentials to attracting neurodiverse talent
Employers increasingly recognise the valuable skills neurodiverse individuals bring. Yet, recruitment practices may often overlook their needs, hindering access to job opportunities. We recognise the overall need to eliminate bias in recruitment, but for neurodiverse people, getting it right begins with the application process. Here are our top tips for creating a neuro-inclusive recruitment process. ...
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Why more women in engineering means more problems solved
Celebrate and promote people of diverse backgrounds and experiences in the engineering field. With more women in engineering, we can solve more problems to benefit society. The Women’s Engineering Society (WES) have a vision of an engineering industry that employs the diversity of the society it serves — to solve the biggest societal issues of...