Podcasts about digital skills gap

Russ Shaw, Founder of London Tech Advocates and Global Tech Advocates, discusses London and the UK's place in the tech world and how it differs from Silicon Valley, the urgent need to support digital skills growth to protect the tech ecosystem and why the new government needs to be clear on its tech policy strategy.  Shaw founded London Tech Advocates – a non-profit launched to champion and empower the burgeoning London tech industry in the early 2010s – and has since gone on to build a network of Global Tech Advocates, supporting tech hubs across the UK and internationally. Shaw also discusses his role in the UK's semiconductor strategy and why Labour needs to clarify its position on it.

Karen Meechan, CEO of ScotlandIS, discusses how Scotland's tech industry, made mostly of small and medium-sized enterprises, is indeed thriving but is struggling to grow as the supply of digital talent is not meeting demands. Meechan has worked with ScotlandIS – an industry body supporting the nation's tech sector – for 20 years. Meechan explains how bodies like ScotlandIS are working towards plugging the digital skills gap but need more support from the government at a local and UK-wide level. ScotlandIS was formed in 1999 through a merger of various industry groups including the Scottish Software Federation. The organisation manages various sector clusters in the country, with its member enterprises employing over 60,000 people. 

Flexibel und einfach lernen – das verspricht das Konzept des digitalen Lernens. Egal ob in der Schule, im Studium oder zur beruflichen Weiterbildung, der Einsatz von digitalen Lernmethoden zur Kompetenzvermittlung wird immer beliebter. In der aktuellen Folge von „Das Ohr am Netz“ sprechen Sidonie und Sven mit ihren Gästen darüber, wie digitales Lernen verändert, wie wir lernen - und zwar in jedem Alter. Mit Thomas Schmidt, Geschäftsführer bei Helliwood media & education, spricht SIdonie darüber, wie digitale Lernmethoden schon in der frühkindlichen Bildung zum Einsatz kommen können. Warum sollte man schon von früh an auf Medienkompetenz setzen? Was sollten Eltern, Erzieher:innen und Lehrkräfte wissen, wenn es um digitales Lernen im Kindesalter geht? Und wie verändert sich dadurch vielleicht sogar unsere Lernkultur und unser Bildungssystem? Thomas Schmidt hat darauf Antworten. Professor Christoph Meinel, Gründer der German University of Digital Science (GUDS), berichtet im Gespräch mit Sidonie von dem Gründungsprozess der ersten voll-digitalen Universität in Deutschland. Außerdem geht es darum, was die Vorteile der rein digitalen Lehre sind und wo er und seine Partner Herausforderungen sehen. Professor Barbara Schwarze ist Teil des Vorstandes der Initiative D21 sowie Vorsitzende des Kompetenzzentrums Technik-Diversity-Chancengleichheit. Im Gespräch mit Sven spricht sie über den Digital Skills Gap in Deutschland, was es braucht, um die Lücke der digitalen Kompetenzen in der Gesellschaft und auf dem Arbeitsmarkt zu schließen und welchen Beitrag digitales Lernen hier leisten kann. Weitere Informationen: eco zur NIS 2 Richtlinie eco Eckpunktepapier zur Umsetzung des AI Act eco Umfrage zu wachsenden Bildungschancen durch Digitalisierung Das Helliwood Feriencheckheft Die Webseite der German Digital University Webseite der Initiative D21 ----------- Redaktion: Christin Müller, Anja Wittenburg, Melanie Ludewig Schnitt: David Grassinger Moderation: Sidonie Krug, Sven Oswald Produktion: eco – Verband der Internetwirtschaft e.V.

Dr Claire Thorne, co-CEO of Tech She Can, discusses her expectations from the next government to revamp the education curriculum for technology roles. She also addresses the various factors that impact why girls don't get into STEM, why a third of women are leaving the sector and the importance of investors being more conscious of who they're investing in. Thorne founded Tech She Can to help address the "nationwide" problem of too few women in technology roles. The aim of the charity is to see women play an equal role in creating and developing tech businesses, products, and services that will ultimately shape the world and make sure that tech works for everyone. Thorne, who has a PhD in physics, is also a venture partner at Deep Science Ventures, a VC firm funding startups focused on pharmaceuticals, climate, agriculture and computation sectors.

In this episode Luke Smith talks about the reality of hiring apprentices into your team. Luke was once an apprentice and is now the Co-Founder and Technical Director of Microsoft partner Elysian:IT who regularly hires apprentices. Show Links Ben LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/benpthoughts/ Tech World Human Skills Home - www.techworldhumanskills.com Luke Smith LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/lukedavidsmith/ Elysian:IT - https://www.elysianit.com/

Why aren’t more people learning the skills needed to start a digital career, and what can we do about it? - Getting Kids Ready for Digital

In today's episode, host Jason Foster is joined by Olivia Duane Adams (Libby), Chief Advocacy Officer and co-founder of Alteryx, and Jason Belland, Vice President of the Global Sparked Education Program at Alteryx. Together, they delve into the critical role of data analytics in modern education and its transformative impact on bridging skill gaps and empowering individuals worldwide. Join the conversation as they explore the evolving landscape of skill acquisition, discuss the importance of collaboration among academia, industry, and government, and highlight how democratising access to data education is revolutionising industries across the globe.

In this week's Talking Tech feature, Mark talks to Robert Sherry of The Jump Digital School. Robert tells us all about the UK's digital skills gap and what how he's trying to help tackle the issue.

It should be a no brainer that more diverse teams deliver better and more customer appropriate outcomes and solutions.  However, the gender balance in tech is not improving, and returning to work after children continues to be one of the main blockers.Dave, Sjoukje & Rob talk to Heather Black, Founder and CEO of Supermums, an organisation that focuses on Reducing the Gender Pay Gap, Supporting Women Returners, Increasing the Women in Tech  and Addressing the Digital Skills Gap.  We talk about how and why Supermums was founded, what challenges still exist today and how to break into tech as a part of returning to work.   TLDR:01:00 Does hybrid working work?02:30 Cloud conversation with Heather Black26:48 What changes are required to attract more women to tech33:50 Launching my new book! GuestHeather Black:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/heather-black-salesforce-women-in-tech-speaker/HostsDave Chapman: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chapmandr/Sjoukje Zaal: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sjoukjezaal/Rob Kernahan: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-kernahan/ProductionMarcel Van Der Burg: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcel-van-der-burg-99a655/Dave Chapman: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chapmandr/SoundBen Corbett: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ben-corbett-3b6a11135/Louis Corbett:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/louis-corbett-087250264/

Adam Cox is accompanied by Rob Sherry from the Jump Digital School to delve into the digital skills gap in the United Kingdom and the potential ramifications it carries. Together, they explore strategies for tackling these challenges and emphasize the significance of equipping young individuals with digital proficiencies. Additionally, Rob sheds light on the diverse range of courses available at the Jump Digital School. https://www.thejump.tech/

What if we told you that the growing digital skills gap in Australia is costing businesses $3.1 billion each year? Tune into our latest episode where we explore this pressing issue with Kade Brown, Director of Workforce Solutions at RMIT Online. Together with Kade, we pull back the curtain on the hidden costs of the skills gap and dive into RMIT Online's innovative strategies to meet the tech talent demands of the economy by 2030. As Kade shares his insightful journey from teaching to strategic consulting, discover how she is helping organisations identify skills challenges and design effective solutions. We promise that you'll gain a newfound understanding of the critical role of universities in workforce transformation, beyond just granting degrees. In our engaging conversation with Kade, we go beyond the 'one and done' approach to education and highlight the importance of continuous upskilling and reskilling. You'll get a closer look at how RMIT Online brings industry voices into learning for job relevance, drives skill acquisition, and measures skill impact. Hear about their approach to fostering a learning culture and incentivizing reskilling and upskilling within organizations. Riding this wave of upskilling, we finish our conversation by casting a glance at the future of work. With a focus on the need to cultivate a sense of belonging and connection within the profession right from the start, we explore the successful outcomes of the Digital Skills and Jobs Program funded by the Victorian State Government. Kade provides fascinating examples of how industry voices shape learning experiences for successful outcomes. Become part of this insightful journey; join us in exploring the future of work, the role of continuous learning, and the strategies needed to bridge the digital skills gap. Here are some resources mentioned by Kade in the episode:RMIT Online 2023 Skills White PaperTerrell Strayhorn's website - a leading researcher in belonging among university studentsHBR article The Project Economy Has Arrived – this is article is behind a paywall, but listeners can hear this interview with the author for the HBR Ideacast for freeTune in, and embark on this learning adventure with us!The Reimagined Workforce podcast is brought to you by Workforce Transformations Australia Pty. Ltd.All opinions expressed are the speaker's and not the organisations they represent.If you have a story about a workforce transformation to share and would like to be a guest on this podcast, please contact us at kathhume@workforcetransformations.com.au.Connect with Kath Hume on LinkedIn

Thomas Beautyman, Deputy Director, Government Digital Capability at the Central, Digital and Data Office (CDDO) and Adrian Clamp, Partner and Head of Digital Transformation at KPMG join Georgina Maratheftis, techUK's Associate Director for Local Public Services to talk about the digital skills gap and the challenges around it, including the importance of digital leadership and what digital transformation looks like in the context of digital skills. Listen to the conversation to hear practical ways and insights into how government and industry can better collaborate to address this issue and bridge the digital skills gap. Help shape the future of the smarter state by attending the annual Building the Smarter State conference on the 27 September: https://www.techuk.org/building-the-smarter-state-2023.html Learn more athttps://www.techuk.org/

In today's episode of Tech Talks Daily Podcast, we welcome Simon Walker and Tim Smeaton from Kubrick Group, as we tackle the challenge of under-skilling in basic digital skills, which could affect 5 million workers by 2030. We dive into the UK's digital sector, its exponential growth, and the future impact of the UK's Digital Strategy, which aims to contribute an additional £41.5bn to the economy and create 678,000 jobs. Join us as Simon and Tim emphasize the importance of recruiting and cultivating talent from non-traditional backgrounds, focusing on the "frozen middle" – a group with 5-10 years of experience at risk of being left behind in the digital economy. Learn how companies can address this issue and help shape the future of work in the tech industry. Don't miss this insightful conversation on bridging the digital skills gap!

In this episode, Darren talks to John Gottfried, co-founder of Major League hacking, about closing the digital skills gap through practical collaborative work using hackathons. Blog: https://www.embracingdigital.org/episode-EDT128 Video: https://youtu.be/UHSf0Tw6U_E

IBM's Chief Impact Officer, Justina Nixon-Saintil talks with Mark about the wonderful work IBM is doing in helping underrepresented communities access STEM skills training and digital credentials. IBM is tackling the Digital Skills Gap.About - Justina Nixon-Saintil: IBM's newly appointed Chief Impact Officer, Justina Nixon-Saintil, drives the initiatives that enable IBM and its employees to transform their altruism into reality for communities and the planet, with a focus on career readiness and environmental sustainability. Justina leads IBM's efforts across skilled employee volunteerism, education partnerships, and curricula to invest in the future of work, with a groundbreaking commitment to skill 30 million people worldwide by 2030. Through a strategic focus on IBM's free education program IBM SkillsBuild, Justina's global team is creating opportunities for underrepresented communities, upskilling adult learners, and connecting high school and university students, and faculty with valuable new skills and career paths. As a trained engineer and a corporate leader, Justina has championed lifelong learning for young learners and aspiring STEM professionals around the world.   Previously, as director of Corporate Social Responsibility at Verizon, Justina created and led programs to make education more inclusive. She was also an Engineer for the U.S. Department of Energy. Justina earned her Master of Business Administration from New York University's Leonard N. Stern School of Business and her bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering from the State University of New York at Buffalo.

IBM's Chief Impact Officer, Justina Nixon-Saintil talks with Mark about the wonderful work IBM is doing in helping underrepresented communities access STEM skills training and digital credentials. IBM is tackling the Digital Skills Gap.About - Justina Nixon-Saintil: IBM's newly appointed Chief Impact Officer, Justina Nixon-Saintil, drives the initiatives that enable IBM and its employees to transform their altruism into reality for communities and the planet, with a focus on career readiness and environmental sustainability. Justina leads IBM's efforts across skilled employee volunteerism, education partnerships, and curricula to invest in the future of work, with a groundbreaking commitment to skill 30 million people worldwide by 2030. Through a strategic focus on IBM's free education program IBM SkillsBuild, Justina's global team is creating opportunities for underrepresented communities, upskilling adult learners, and connecting high school and university students, and faculty with valuable new skills and career paths. As a trained engineer and a corporate leader, Justina has championed lifelong learning for young learners and aspiring STEM professionals around the world.   Previously, as director of Corporate Social Responsibility at Verizon, Justina created and led programs to make education more inclusive. She was also an Engineer for the U.S. Department of Energy. Justina earned her Master of Business Administration from New York University's Leonard N. Stern School of Business and her bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering from the State University of New York at Buffalo.

In this episode we talk to Amy O'Donnel, Senior Programme Manager, Social Impact at Nominet about the digital skills gap and what this means for both society as a whole and the not-for-profit sector. We discuss what the digital skills gap looks like in the UK, the importance of tech in having a positive social impact and why charities need to be thinking more about their own position within digital spaces.

As part of the European Parliament's return to session, ITI is hosting a series of conversations focused on the European Union's tech policy. In the second episode, ITI President and CEO Jason Oxman speaks with Marta Przywala, SAP's Public Policy Manager on the EU Government Affairs Team, to explore how strengthening the digital skills of the EU's present and future workforce will contribute to enriching the long-term competitiveness of the EU's tech industry. 

We begin with a look at what's being called the ‘Digital Skills Gap' the increasing need for tech-savvy employees, which simply isn't being met right now by the Canadian workforce. We discuss the issue and what can be done to remedy it with Caleb Walker from “withyouwithme.com”. Next, we've all heard the saying “An Apple a Day Keeps the Doctor Away” but is it time to replace that Apple with an Avocado? We catch up with Dr. Ted Jablonski for details on a new study, that says that may be the case. And finally, it's another edition of “Motivational Monday”, a chance to get you motivated, today and beyond! This time out we speak with 7-time Gold Medalist and member of ‘The Order of Canada', Donovan Bailey to hear his personal definition of ‘Motivation'.

I had the pleasure of talking with Colin Mansell, the CEO & Founder of Skills Union, about the “Skills Gap” we are facing today and how to address it.During the conversation, we covered the following topics:✅ Skills vs. Knowledge✅ New learning approach to keep the pace and stay ahead ✅ The role of education✅ What are the top skills more in demand?✅ How to address the skills gap?More about Colin Mansell:https://skillsunion.com/More about Rodrigo and Something Bigger:Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rodrigocanelasInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/rodrigocanelasTiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@rodrigo_canelasWeb: https://www.somethingbigger.com

In this episode of Work in Progress, we examine the critical issue of closing the digital divide in the Hispanic community. Hispanic workers are 14% of overall workers, but represent 35% of workers with no digital skills and 20% of those with limited digital skills. Digital skills are crucial to obtaining gainful employment and resources to support their families. In March, WorkingNation partnered with SXSW EDU to bring together a panel of outstanding leaders in the Hispanic community to examine solutions to this important issue. Our Closing the Hispanic Digital Skills Gap panel featured Hector Mujica, Economic Opportunity lead Americas, Google.org; Frankie Miranda, president & CEO, Hispanic Federation; and Domenika Lynch, executive director, Aspen Institute Latino and Society Program. The panel was moderated by John-Carlos Estrada, anchor, CBS Austin. There is a lot of information in the discussion about solutions, with some excellent ideas floated by this very thoughtful group. In the conversation, Lynch cites the Pathways to Digital Skills Development for Latino Workers report, a collaboration between the Latino and Society Program and Upskill America. These findings are from a national survey and in-depth interviews with employers of Latino frontline workers and workforce development organizations, and include a call-to-action to help get this workforce the skills they need to succeed in today's labor market. It was released after the discussion in Austin in March. There's a lot more information and suggestions in the report, and I encourage you to read it for yourself to get more details. You can listen to the conversation here. Episode 231: Closing the Hispanic Digital Skills GapHost & Executive Producer: Ramona Schindelheim, Editor-in-Chief, WorkingNationProducer: Larry BuhlExecutive Producers: Joan Lynch and Melissa PanzerTheme Music: Composed by Lee Rosevere and licensed under CC by 4.0 Download the transcript for this podcast here.You can check out all the other podcasts at this link: Work in Progress podcasts

In this episode of Work in Progress, we examine the critical issue of closing the digital divide in the Hispanic community. Hispanic workers are 14% of overall workers, but represent 35% of workers with no digital skills and 20% of those with limited digital skills. Digital skills are crucial to obtaining gainful employment and resources to support their families. In March, WorkingNation partnered with SXSW EDU to bring together a panel of outstanding leaders in the Hispanic community to examine solutions to this important issue. Our Closing the Hispanic Digital Skills Gap panel featured Hector Mujica, Economic Opportunity lead Americas, Google.org; Frankie Miranda, president & CEO, Hispanic Federation; and Domenika Lynch, executive director, Aspen Institute Latino and Society Program. The panel was moderated by John-Carlos Estrada, anchor, CBS Austin. There is a lot of information in the discussion about solutions, with some excellent ideas floated by this very thoughtful group. In the conversation, Lynch cites the Pathways to Digital Skills Development for Latino Workers report, a collaboration between the Latino and Society Program and Upskill America. These findings are from a national survey and in-depth interviews with employers of Latino frontline workers and workforce development organizations, and include a call-to-action to help get this workforce the skills they need to succeed in today's labor market. It was released after the discussion in Austin in March. There's a lot more information and suggestions in the report, and I encourage you to read it for yourself to get more details. You can listen to the conversation here. Episode 231: Closing the Hispanic Digital Skills GapHost & Executive Producer: Ramona Schindelheim, Editor-in-Chief, WorkingNationProducer: Larry BuhlExecutive Producers: Joan Lynch and Melissa PanzerTheme Music: Composed by Lee Rosevere and licensed under CC by 4.0 Download the transcript for this podcast here.You can check out all the other podcasts at this link: Work in Progress podcasts

In this episode Rae considers how the rise in Artificial Intelligence (AI) will help businesses remove repetitive tasks, and explores how your skills can fit into this ever expanding sector to help address social inequalities, create jobs and improve people's lives. References: Microsoft's Unlocking the UK's potential with digital skills Unlocking the UK's Potential with Digital Skills - Microsoft UK JISC Building Digital Capability Building digital capability | Building digital capability (jisc.ac.uk) CBI learning-for-life-report.pdf (cbi.org.uk) Digital skills must go hand-in-hand with human skills | Luminate (prospects.ac.uk) How can employers upskill graduates post COVID? | Luminate (prospects.ac.uk)  

In this episode, our host Stuart Pedley Smith, Head of learning here at Kaplan, looks at the Digital Skills Gap and the opportunity it has presented for those willing to upskill. Kaplan's learn better podcast covers topical subjects to support our past, present and future learners to succeed in both their studies and careers. Our guest is Jason Moss, who is the Apprenticeship Development Director at Kaplan. Helping us to understand the difference between knowledge and skills, Jason explains what employers are looking for and how studying an apprenticeship to learn these digital skills can help further your career and increase your employability.

Antes da pandemia, já se falava muito sobre transformação digital. Hoje, fala-se ainda mais. Em alguns sítios, com um sentido de urgência - porque de repente muitas organizações perceberam finalmente a necessidade. Noutros, com um sentimento de “ainda bem que já o fizemos”. Em ambos os casos, fala-se perigosamente pouco sobre o papel dos líderes na transformação digital e sobre o impacto dessa transformação no papel da liderança. O episódio anterior foi sobre liderança. Este é sobre liderança digital. O que, na verdade, significa que continua a ser sobre liderança mas com algumas outras nuances. Clique aqui para ver a página deste episódio Referências neste episódio: Desenvolver os líderes digitais de hoje (post de dez 2018) Social Collaboration Maturity Scan and Benchmark Bridging the Digital Skills Gap in the Digital Workplace, post de Lee Bryant Relatório da Cap Gemini Working out loud, post de Lee Bryant One human at a time, post de Céline Schillinger 4 formas de conseguir que os líderes utilizem as plataformas (post de fev 2021) Intranets e Plataformas Sociais Corporativas (episódio 1 da série A, com a participação de João Baptista) Sessão Executiva: Redes Sociais Corporativas - sessões desenvolvidas em parceria pela OrangeTrail e pela Knowman Social Leadership, newsletter de Julian Stodd Liderança, cultura organizacional e plataformas sociais corporativas (episódio 9 da série A, com a participação de Lee Bryant) Podcast KMOL em https://kmol.pt/podcast Sugestões, comentários, questões? Escreva-nos para editor@kmol.pt ou deixe-nos uma mensagem de voz através de https://anchor.fm/kmol/message

Este episódio começa com mais uma experiência pessoal para, a partir daí, mergulhar no tema central: a liderança. Vamos falar de liderança, da diferença entre líderes e chefes, e da relação da liderança com a gestão de conhecimento. Clique aqui para ver a página deste episódio Referências neste episódio: Desenvolver os líderes digitais de hoje (post de dez 2018) Bridging the Digital Skills Gap in the Digital Workplace, post de Lee Bryant Social Business – Where Bosses and Managers Become Servant Leaders, post de Luis Suarez Livro Elemental Change de Neil Usher Livro The Gig Mindset Advantage de Jane McConnell Most Leaders Don't Even Know the Game They're In, apresentação de Simon Sinek sobre a importância de empatia e perspetiva nos líderes Influence over authority for digital leadership, episódio do podcast The Digital Workplace Podcast KMOL em https://kmol.pt/podcast Sugestões, comentários, questões? Escreva-nos para editor@kmol.pt ou deixe-nos uma mensagem de voz através de https://anchor.fm/kmol/message

With the demand for digital skills being higher than ever, the digital skills shortage is becoming a burning issue in many countries. The UK is not an exception.  Join Helen Douglas - Director Communications & Apprenticeships at Cisco CX EMEAR, and Kathryn Baddeley - Head of CSR at Cisco UK & Ireland, as they discuss the digital skills gap and Cisco's efforts to bridge it.  Want to join us in our quest for digital skills for all, leave us your comments below. Learn more about what Cisco is doing at  https://www.cisco.com/c/en_uk/about/our-programmes.html  NetaCad - https://www.netacad.com/ The Skills Toolkit - https://nationalcareers.service.gov.uk/find-a-course/the-skills-toolkit STEM Ambassador Programme - https://www.stem.org.uk/stem-ambassadors

In the latest episode of the techUK podcast we are delighted to continue our series, The Reskilling Imperative, powered by Salesforce. Across four episodes the series will explore a range of issues relating to the digital skills gap - how do we ensure that the UK workforce has the necessary skills to thrive in the workplace of today and the future, how can tech companies ensure an inclusive workforce and support those from underrepresented and marginalised communities prosper, and how can business leaders support the upskilling of their current workforce to ensure they have the opportunity to continuously develop digital skills. In this third episode of the series, we're delighted to share a conversation between Jacqueline de Rojas CBE, techUK President and Zahra Bahrololoumi, CEO of Salesforce UK and Ireland which focuses on the responsibility of businesses and business leaders in relation to the need to upskill and reskill to help close the digital skills gap. #salesforce #techUK #UKtech #reskilling #digitalskills #skillsgap www.techuk.org

The pandemic has deeply changed how we functioned at our workplaces, exacerbating the already existing need for IT and technology skills for today's and tomorrow's jobs. Going by the conclusion of a study conducted by Cisco, “75% of IT decision-makers around the world said their teams face a shortage of skills and skilled workers. Job postings for tech roles far outpace non-tech jobs, which is 30% up from pre-pandemic levels.”The future of work and our economy relies on a commitment to address the growing digital skills gap in Canada that has been accelerated by COVID-19. To discuss this, we have the President of Cisco Canada, Shannon Leininger as our guest on the podcast today. With her passion to help people overcome business challenges, Shannon is an innovative visionary who believes in the power of careful planning and strategy.Shannon Leininger has played an active role throughout her career to champion diversity and inclusion in the workspace. As the President of Cisco Canada, Shannon oversees many facets of her organization's business including sales, finance, engineering, marketing, operations, and services. In this episode, we tried to understand from Shannon what she is trying to achieve with a partnership between Cisco Canada, New Brunswick's Department of Education, and CyberNB. Shannon also elaborated on the different skills that she believes is an absolute must for business owners and what would happen if Canada was not able to bridge the skill gap in the coming years.

Recent survey data from ETR shows that enterprise tech spending is tracking with projected U.S. GDP growth at 6-7% this year. Many markers continue to point the way to a strong recovery including hiring trends and the loosening of frozen IT project budgets. However, skills shortages are blocking progress at some companies, which bodes well for an increased reliance on external IT services. Moreover, while there’s much talk about the rotation out of work from home plays such as video conferencing, VDI and other remote worker tech, we see organizations still trying to figure out the ideal balance between funding HQ investments that have been neglected and getting hybrid work ‘right.’ In particular, the talent gap combined with a digital mandate means companies face some tough decisions as to how to fund the future while serving existing customers; and transforming culturally.

On the Weekly Wrap Up, Eugene Tan, Associate Professor of Law, Singapore Management University gives his analysis on some of the biggest headlines of the week including; The Budget 2021 debates, a 20-year-old man detained under the Internal Security Act, Singapore Airlines to test the IATA Travel Pass and the government calling on those with expertise to volunteer to help close the digital skills gap. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode of the podcast, Asif Moghal speaks with top 100 women in UK tech and Founder of The Immersive KIND, Kadine James, and Managing Director of Hosokawa Micron, James Moore, about the digital skills gap in the design and manufacturing industry. They discuss some of the currently desired skills in the sector; the fact that certain capabilities, due to their digital nature, are constantly and rapidly changing; the technologies that will be transformative in the upcoming years; and how the UK is preparing a generation of digitally-empowered designers, engineers and managers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this latest episode that we recorded in partnership with SAP UK & Ireland, our focus turned to future talent, looking at the importance of graduate programs and apprenticeships and how we can address the digital skills gap. We also look at what impact the Covid-19 pandemic has had on recruitment, onboarding of new employees and training. Our guests were: 1/ Lindsey Rowe, Chief of Staff, COO and the Head of People and Programs Office at SAP 2/ Steve Isherwood, Chief Exec of the Institute of Student Employers 3/ Amy Brereton, COO of Enactus UK 4/ Nick White, Head of Junior Talent HR Europe at Fujitsu 5/ Kim Hardman, UK Apprentice Program Manager at AstraZeneca

In this episode we were delighted to chat to Liz Williams MBE, CEO of FutureDotNow. Liz discusses why organisations across every sector need to close the digital skills gap, and how to do it. We also talked about why digital inclusion has become an urgent social justice issue during COVID-19, why leaders need to be ambitious about improving digital capabilities and how the key to this is to keep learning. Zoe and Paul take a look at the latest tech news, including whether gaming really can improve wellbeing and Joe Biden's online harassment taskforce. Could this be a step change for social media?   Notes and links - Gaming report from Oxford University https://www.theguardian.com/games/2020/nov/16/video-gaming-can-benefit-mental-health-find-oxford-academics Joe Biden's Online Harassment Taskforce plans https://www.refinery29.com/en-us/2020/11/10163218/biden-harris-task-force-online-harassment-abuse-plan-details Please follow us on Twitter @startsatthetop1 Email us with your questions and ideas for future episodes startsatthetop@gmail.com And please leave us a review if you enjoy what you hear! Editing and production from Beth Donkin and Paul Thomas Music by Joseph McDade https://josephmcdade.com/music

The US oil and gas sector is facing several huge transitions all at once: the immediate crisis brought on by the pandemic and a longer-term energy transition away from fossil fuels. Today we're looking at a third shift confronting the US upstream: digital transformation and the need for the oil and gas workforce to catch up in this area. A new survey by Ernst & Young found a major digital skills gap among the oil and gas workforce, and the pandemic is increasing the urgency to close it. About 92% of oil and gas executives surveyed believe their companies need to change the way they operate coming out of the downturn, but less than half said they have a robust plan to reskill staff and capture the value of digital transformation. Tim Haskell, EY's US oil and gas people advisory services leader, tells us some other findings from the survey and how the industry's response to this challenge will determine future growth. Stick around after the interview for the Market Minute, a near-term look at oil market drivers.

Many know, that my journey into the Digital Skills Gap, started with Birmingham Tech Week. If I didn't have the opportunity to talk about the Digital Skills Gap, then I don't know whether what we have achieved would have snowballed to where it is now, but all good things have to start somewhere! The last 12 weeks of Lockdown and more recently the shocking death of George Floyd, has taken me on a personal emotional rollercoaster, and Yiannis and I face up to facts and what we can do to support our communities! Yiannis and I go deep into the ways he has had to adjust and what the journey of Birmingham Tech Week looked like; from just an idea to a reality in all but 3 months! We look into throwing yourself into work, and actually what one should do to detach from work/home life through looking after yourself and giving yourself time! This episode is a real treat and something I was very much looking forward to recording and listening back to! https://www.linkedin.com/in/yiannismaos/ #recx #emotionalrollercoasters #mentalhealth #birminghamtech #strongertogether

Does the Digital Skills Gap really exist? How can you avoid being a #clickhead? And just what do Paul Gubbins and Hugh Grant have in common? Some big questions on the IAB UK podcast this week and a host of wonderful guests to answer them. Following the launch of our Digital Skills Gap research with Middlesex University, we're joined by MG OMD's Kat Bozicevich and - from our new charity partner the Media Trust - Jasmine Dotiwala and recent grad and Gen Z rep, Tomi Ojo. From ensuring diversity in the workplace to the role of mentoring, tune in for plenty of advice on how to bridge the gap and nurture top talent. We're also celebrating the return of National Anti-Click-Through Rate Day with a debut podcast appearance from our new Head of Research and Measurement Elizabeth Lane. Get excited about econometrics, dabble in A/B testing and, whatever you do, don't be a #clickhead. Finally, the aptly billed programmatic supremo Paul Gubbins is in the quickfire question hot seat talking acronyms, Oasis and… black pudding. Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

Special guests Dr Ernest Edifor, Simone Wilkes and Graham Jackson from Manchester Metropolitan University talk about how the Education Sector takes a lot of blame in conversations about the Digital Skills Gap, what their point of view is on the issue and how it is being addressed.

We spoke to Chelsea Slater, Co-Director and Founder of Innovate Her and Liverpool Girl Geeks about how we can address the Digital Skills Gap, the amazing work they're already doing in this space and how the Digital Skills Gap is fuelled by the Gender Gap in Tech. Listen today!

PIPELINES: WHERE WE STAND Whether we like it or not, a large issue in the election is pipelines. Will pipelines really be the silver bullet for Alberta's woes? PLANNING FOR CALGARY'S DIGITAL FUTURE Calgary Economic Development in conjunction with the Information and Communications Technology council is releasing a Tech and Digital Skills Gap report to help steer Calgary, its economy, and displace workers toward a more tech-present future. STANDARDIZED TESTS FOR YOUNGER STUDENTS The UCPs education platform would reinstate standardized tests to grades 1 to 3. These were once thought to be too stressful, but are they? GETTING TO TRUST EACH OTHER In an age of social media and division, how do we learn to trust one another? GSA RALLY There is a planned GSA rally in Marda Loop this evening that will end at UCP Candidate Doug Schweitzer's headquarters.

We don't hear enough about the positive changes in the Digital Skills Gap campaign is having on the Industry. Amy talks to Shannon about her experience of the Tech Sector so far and what is to blame for the gap in the first place?

In 2019 we will be taking a closer look at the dangers, causes and solutions to the Digital Skills Gap. Talking to the millennials on one side of the bridge and the experienced veterans on the other and everyone in between! Doris's mission is to considerably lower the Digital Skills Gap alongside our customers who share our values and ambitions. We must act now before it's too late!

Transitioning back into the workplace following a career break can be both daunting and difficult. Following the birth of her son and subsequent maternity leave, Beckie Taylor felt disconnected on her return to work and discovered there was not adequate support in place to ease the transition. Beckie resolved to address the problem, co-founding Tech Returners to help people jump back into technology following a career break and to stop the industry from missing out on amazing talent. Here, Beckie shares her Tech Returners journey and how it has empowered more women to return to work with confidence. Host: Patricia Keating Guest: Beckie Taylor co-founder Tech Returners  Listening Time: 38 minutes Follow Tech Manchester: Twitter: @tecmcr LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/techmanchester/ Or visit us at www.techmanchester.co.uk Let us know what you'd like to hear to take your business forward. Don't forget to subscribe and leave us a review.

Quentyn Taylor from canon joined us to chat about Reducing the digital skills gap in Africa; Stanfford Masie also joins us to discuss how artificial intelligence can increase job creation.Plugging the gap – how businesses can resolve Europe's digital skills shortage Digital transformation is revolutionizing the European workplace, with its ability to streamline processes, reduce expenditure and enhance the service offering. Rapidly advancing digital technologies are already being used in hundreds of sectors, including farming, healthcare, transport, education, retail, home automation and logistics. The demand for information and communications technology specialists is growing fast – so much so that according to the European Commission, 9 out of 10 jobs in the future will require digital skills.At the same time though, 169 million Europeans between 16 and 74 years – 44% – do not have basic digital skills. This means that the benefits that digitization can drive are quite literally under threat as Europe is failing to produce enough IT graduates. What's worse is that as the pace of technological development snowballs, this gulf is widening. The prospect of 500,000 unfilled jobs in the European IT sector by 2020 is very real and looming. Businesses cannot expect governments to tackle this crisis on their own. Firstly, disruptive and revolutionary innovations will always affect private companies before they affect the state – because businesses tend to try out new technologies before governments do. As a result, nobody understands the implications of and reasons for the digital skills gap better than the businesses that are directly suffering the consequences.Secondly, with a capable and trained workforce, businesses stand to benefit enormously from digitization. Any organization, large or small, can contribute to tackling the growing digital skills gap, either by addressing it within their own function or by providing skills training more widely.--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

This month Mick Ord and Mark Reeson from the Baltic Broadcasting Company look at how 2 Baltic-based organisations are tackling the digital skills gap to the benefit of the private and public sector in the Liverpool City Region...

Full show notes Jill's current role sees her work across the region, proactively engaging industry and education to support both parties to get what they need from each other - talk about a challenge! With teachers being stretched to breaking point with existing curriculum demands, the need for digital skills in business in of huge importance - and not only in the tech sector. Moving on to ensuring there is opportunity for industry to input into education whilst recognising the constraints some SMEs face with their time, there is the potential of real trouble brewing in developing and recruiting talent within the North East. Filmed LIVE at One Trinity Green, South Shields.

Mark talks to Ben Wong and Charbel Zeaiter, the founders of digital education company Academy Xi. They specialise in courses in areas such as virtual reality, augmented reality, user experience design and growth marketing and recently closed a $2.25 million investment round. These two are really committed to teaching critical digital skills to a new wave of the workforce. We discuss raising capital, figuring out your brand position and how to remain agile in the fast-moving tech innovation space. Join the Facebook Group. Follow Mark Bouris on Instagram, LinkedIn & YouTube. Want to grow your business and stay ahead of the pack? Access Mark Bouris' Masterclasses. Got a question or comment for Mark? Send an email.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

From social media marketing and coding to data science and analytics, businesses adapting to the digital revolution need to ever greater access digital skills. With skills shortages cited as the biggest risk to business growth, this CBI Business Voice podcast discusses what firms actually need in this new world, what leading businesses are doing to get it – and what all companies need to know about the upcoming apprenticeship levy. Business Voice editor Pip Brooking talks to Emma Collins, CBI policy lead for the digital economy, and Pippa Morgan, CBI head of education and skills.

Interview with Tom Steinberg on the topics of his talk "There Ain't No 'e' in PPE - How do we fill the digital skills gap at the top levels of government and politics?"

Interview with Tom Steinberg on the topics of his talk "There Ain't No 'e' in PPE - How do we fill the digital skills gap at the top levels of government and politics?"