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Maura lightfoot

How women in tech can advance their careers

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Women in tech can fast-track progression by building executive presence, nurturing resilience and leveraging strong support networks.
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Women are falling behind in AI: Here's why it matters

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Women are lagging men in AI adoption, risking a generational career setback unless leaders tackle structural barriers and targeted training now.
Laura rudd(2)

The SEO leadership gap in the age of AI

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AI is reshaping search, but SEO leadership remains stubbornly male, risking narrower strategy, pay gaps and biased AI-driven search.
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Chartered accountants call for urgent practical AI training

Mon, 23rd Feb 2026
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Chartered accountants warn of widening AI skills gap as vast majority seek urgent, hands-on training to use new tools safely and effectively.
Michael ross

Pluralsight names Michael Ross as new Chief Product Officer

Fri, 30th Jan 2026
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Pluralsight has hired veteran product leader Michael Ross as Chief Product Officer to steer innovation in its tech skills platform.
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Ian Groves secures second GTIA council term for UK

Wed, 28th Jan 2026
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Start Tech leader Ian Groves wins second three-year term on GTIA's UK and Ireland Executive Council, strengthening his role in the IT channel.
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SMACT Works doubles US workforce amid major cloud & AI push

Thu, 20th Nov 2025
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SMACT Works doubles its US workforce in 2025 as it advances AI, cloud and data capabilities to enhance Oracle consulting and client outcomes.
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A fifth of UK workers content to stay put, shunning promotions

Wed, 15th Oct 2025
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Nearly one fifth of UK workers are content in their current roles and not seeking promotions, prioritising job satisfaction over career advancement, new research shows.
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UK SME leaders prioritise resilience amid rising costs & budget doubts

Thu, 25th Sep 2025
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UK SME leaders focus on resilience and workforce growth amid rising costs and low confidence in economic policies ahead of the Autumn Budget.
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Addressing the IT skills shortage for successful digital transformation

Fri, 27th Oct 2023
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UK firms face hurdles in digital transformation due to lack of skilled IT professionals, warns Code Institute.