Wise paves the way for diverse tech talent

Wise’s mission “money without borders” has driven its focus on building diverse teams that reflect the global population it serves. Recognising the male-dominated nature of the tech industry, Wise set out to change the status quo by increasing the representation of women, non-binary individuals and other underrepresented groups within its tech roles… Read More

Dole’s leadership pipeline drives global collaboration

Following the 2021 merger of Total Produce and Dole Food Company the newly combined Dole plc became one of the world’s largest producers of fresh fruits and vegetables, with over 34,000 employees across 75 countries. The merger created a strategic need to successfully unite two large international companies, each with their own long histories and values… Read More

Lloyds Banking Group’s Data & Tech Academy transforms learning and skills development, saving costs and fostering a tech-driven culture

Lloyds Banking Group (LBG) is one of the largest employers in the UK but, like so many organisations, faces a major skills shortage in the technical field, the single biggest barrier to its future economic success. It was relying on costly contractors and struggling to recruit the volume of technical resources required for key roles, such as engineering, data and cybersecurity…. Read More

Wunderman Thompson, The Catalyst Academy

The Catalyst Academy was created as a programme where talent could get to know the industry and the company and ultimately to develop future marketeers for the sector. Designed to be the opposite of a traditional graduate programme, the academy is rooted in the belief that a diverse process will deliver a diverse pool of candidates. By bringing in fresh talent and fresh perspectives, the company would also have the best chance of future proofing clients’ businesses.
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