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Famous women in technology and what we can learn from them
Famous women in technology and what we can learn from them The media is full of current male celebrity-status figures in IT and tech, notable examples include Bill Gates, Steve Jobs, Mark Zuckerberg, and Elon Musk. And whilst theirs and countless other scientists’ contributions to the modern world of tech…
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Top 6 medical technology advancements
Top 6 medical technology advancements The course of technology-driven change has experienced an unforeseen shift in direction in the healthcare industry, as the focus of advanced research has been diverted to tackling the ongoing global crisis. The pace of innovation has been accelerated as important technologies such as Artificial Intelligence…
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How to employ contractors from across Europe and outside the country you are based in
How to employ contractors from across Europe and outside the country you are based in In the tech and IT industries there is a growing trend to hire contractors to support business operations and projects. Forbes noted the predominance of contract workers at tech mogul Google in 2019, where they…
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Challenges facing the MedTech industry
Challenges facing the MedTech industry The MedTech industry has made great strides in innovation with regular breakthrough developments from 3D printed organs and limbs, to VR surgery! The potential offered by telemedicine technology is well positioned to take the healthcare industry into an entirely revolutionised era of administration and care.…
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How technology and AI is supporting wellness around the world
How technology and AI is supporting wellness around the world AI is having an increasingly significant impact and reach all the time, often designed not just to make our lives easier but also to make them better. This includes tech directly targeted for the consumer, the medical profession itself, and…
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How tech companies are developing performance management to retain employees
How tech companies are developing performance management to retain employees The way employers undertake performance management reviews and appraisals is changing – from formal, yearly reviews (that run the risk of being stilted and not always very effective) to far more regular, open and engaged dialogue between line managers and employees. Tech companies often lead the…
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The most influential LGBTQ+ people in tech
The most influential LGBTQ+ people in tech Diversity and inclusivity are getting more space on the corporate agenda and as part of this, LGBTQ+ issues and equality for all features heavily. There is still a considerable amount of work to do, but together, we’re taking steps in the right direction…
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What are the onboarding barriers for remote permanent employees?
What are the onboarding barriers for remote permanent employees? As we continue on our path out of lockdown and, hopefully, back to normality, many tech leaders are wondering what the future looks like for the physical office. With both employees and employers being thrust into a ‘wfh’ situation due to…
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What 2022 taught us
What 2022 taught us… As we come to the end of 2022 I’ve been reflecting on what we have learned this year through our partnerships with some of the fastest-growing and most innovative tech companies from across Europe. So what have we learned from working with organisations like Deliveroo, Voodoo, Aiven, …
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Venture Up and the benefits to the Public Sector
Venture Up and the benefits to the Public Sector Getting onto the Crown Commercial Services staffing framework this year is up there as one of the highlights of my time at Venture Up! Since founding the company back in 2017, our background has been in the private sector – we…