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Building the inclusive workplace we imagine, together

16/05/2019

By Clare BarclayChief Operating Officer

Today marks Global Accessibility Awareness Day. It’s a day when we get to celebrate the progress our customers and partners have made to create more inclusive workplaces. It’s also a good time to look ahead at what more we can do as a community to empower everyone in the workplace. We celebrate because our customers are...

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10 inclusive behaviours

14/05/2019

By Sarah TierneyDigital Storyteller, Microsoft UK

In the fourth industrial revolution, we need people with a combination of both digital and soft skills in order to help businesses innovate. In fact, the skills shortage is one of the top emerging risks faced by organisations, according to a recent Gartner report. One way to meet these shortages and grow your talent pool...

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Microsoft culture from an early-in-career perspective

26/04/2019

By Alisha AgarwalUK Government/Corporate Affairs Marketing Intern

Microsoft’s commitment to a diverse and inclusive culture is shown through their ‘come as you are’ values. Learn from an intern’s experience at Microsoft....

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Microsoft: working towards a more diverse and inclusive workforce

05/04/2019

By Charlie BraithwaiteContent Marketing Executive at Contentive

Birmingham’s recent HR Directors (HRD) Summit 2019 featured an intriguing diversity & inclusion (D&I) CoLab run by Microsoft’s Julie Lock, Head of Customer Acquisition Marketing, and Kerri Hollis, Modern Communications Product Manager. The CoLab was entitled Engaging and Developing a Diverse and Inclusive Workforce. It aimed to stimulate collaborative thought and debate among the attendees...

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Using AI to shape an inclusive future for all

20/03/2019

By Holly ManleyCloud Solutions Architect Intern
Eve JosephUK Responsibility Manager

Artificial intelligence is changing the way people live, work and learn. The use of AI allows us to be more productive and efficient with our time. But can intelligent technology be used for more? On March 28th, we will be running our next meetup event which focuses on AI for Accessibility. We have an exciting...

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Dear Accessibility Ninjas: you all play a key part in building an inclusive world

08/03/2019

By Jo-Ann MoranJo-Ann Moran, Disability Workplace Adjustments, Diversity and Inclusion Team, Human Resources, Home Office

March 8th is International Women’s Day, where we will be promoting the hashtag, #BalanceForBetter. It’s a call for action to achieve gender balance across the world. First and foremost, I am a woman. So, the importance of the #BalanceForBetter agenda resonates with me. But I’m also a woman with disabilities. I’m registered deafblind due to...

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Why women should consider a role in data science

08/03/2019

By Ella CockerellUK Independent Software Vendor Lead

Knowing the importance of having gender balance across all roles, I want to encourage more women to become data scientists to create balance for better, not just on International Women’s Day, but everyday....

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Eight tips to consider when changing career and moving into data science

27/02/2019

By Paula WhiteCloud Solutions Architect, Advanced Analytics and AI

If you’re considering changing career, or returning to work after taking some time out, here are some learnings from my own journey that might help you on your way....