When we’re talking about work and life at Meta, we champion “work-life flexibility,” which gives people the space and autonomy to make room for what’s most important to them. This is especially important for our working parents at Meta. We sat down with four inspiring mothers to learn more about their journey to motherhood, how they find flexibility and how they carve out space for themselves.
Sophia C., Engineering Director for Community Incubator (Facebook Dating, Local Communities, College Communities), has been at Facebook for more than nine years. She’s worked on a range of products including Developer Tools, Open Graph, AR/VR, and Profile. We caught up with Sophia to hear about the themes that have stood out along her career path and how embracing her authentic self empowers her to shine.
Twelve years into her tech career, Lila Papadoperaki’s journey has taken her from Ericsson to Spotify to Meta, Greece to Sweden to London. Now in
Senior tech leaders Louise Richardson, Shilpa Arora and Archana Dixit discuss how American Express’s business culture and values contribute to dynamic decision-making — from individual team member career choices to top-level strategy.
Every business is a tech business now, so the wisdom goes. Tech affects every layer of our daily lives – and the perception of ‘tech
Those young people will need leadership, management, guidance and business mentoring. Their skills will need to be integrated into existing processes and systems. They may need to learn the soft skills …
Of the myriad communication tools at our fingers, emails are arguably best-suited for communicating longer or more in-depth information with colleagues and clients in a
At 37 weeks pregnant the last thing I’ll be doing before I head out on Maternity Leave is my Performance review. Every step of my
From the new technology that’s changing the way we work to wider-world crises such as Covid-19, we’re in a time of unprecedented change. And much
In 2001, organisational psychologist Amy Wrzesniewski and university professor Jane E. Dutton first published their research on a term they called ‘job crafting’, whereby employees
2020 was the year we embraced en masse online platforms and data-enabled services as a necessity, turning our digital future very rapidly into our digital
Saying no doesn’t have to be negative. Find out how to refuse with grace and professionalism. We’re hard-wired from childhood to say yes to others, particularly
Think about everything that’s changed in your workplace over the last 12 months. New faces. Fluctuating targets. Evolving processes and strategies. Maybe even the scope
What does being Director of Data Science at Deliveroo entail? I look after a team of 35 data scientists working on our delivery network, pricing
“Great job” is always nice to hear; who doesn’t like praise? But the best feedback is more than just an ego-booster or pick-me-up. Delivered effectively,
International Women’s Day highlighted the impact of unconscious bias on the decisions we make and the way in which we understand the world. Capgemini’s Billie Major, Gareth Wilson, Priyal Bhanderi and Natalie Griffiths discuss eight powerful questions we can all ask to help #Breakthebias.
It’s one of the most dynamic sectors in modern business, but technology suffers from sector-specific skills gaps — artificial intelligence being one — that continue
Meetings play a big part in shaping company culture — and while collegial gatherings were critical to business pre-pandemic, in the new hybrid working world
While automation disrupts industries and makes some jobs redundant, new or evolving roles are appearing in the digital space all the time. We talk to
An innovation specialist reveals the unique mix of skills and mindset that lies at the heart of any great changemaker… ‘Women have a sense of
Women in IT roles are suffering burnout, and this has been exacerbated by WFH. A recent survey by HR magazine found that almost 50% of women working from home felt burned out and described their mental health as either ‘poor’ or ‘very poor’. This panel discussion uncovers the ‘12 known stages’ of burnout.
Identify if you or your colleagues sit anywhere along the 12pt-scale, and what potential measures you can take for you or your team to move down the scale by managing stress more effectively.
When the scale of the sector and its available pathways are so vast, where do you start with launching and growing a career in renewable energy?
As Head of Marketing Analytics at Bupa, Nikki Ha is using data to drive the next generation of private healthcare. Over a 20-year career she has seen data evolve from an afterthought to the heart of every forward-thinking business decision.
New technologies and unparalleled evolution are reshaping the world of tech and creating myriad opportunities for female software engineers to be part of the journey. Two Kainos leaders share eight key decisions to help you build a successful and exciting career in this fast-paced industry.
Do you think ‘leadership’ when you think about your next promotion? Forward-looking organisations know that gender-balanced leadership teams are synonymous with business success, so it’s time for you to be part of that change, hone your leadership skills and set your sights on those big, bold senior roles. Join us for this thought-provoking discussion with three female executives from QVC, sharing how they’ve successfully worked their way into Vice President positions, and how you can be the leader of your own career.
QVC’s Chris Foglio is passionate about encouraging women to explore tech careers and helping to expand a more diverse pool of talent. Here she debunks six pervasive myths that she hopes will encourage more women to explore a tech career…
Wouldn’t it be nice if tech teams were more gender equal? After all, as one of the fastest growing industries in the world, its success
During this enlightening panel discussion, female leaders take us through their strategies around how to drive creativity in teams, and take innovative thinking from theory to practice.
According to a Spacelift survey (2022), Data Science and Machine Learning is the most stressed-out area of IT following by DevOps in second place with ‘heavy workload’ being identified as the top stressor at work. Listen to this holistic panel discussion where we explore how our partners at Bupa and FIS are identifying signs of employee stress and fostering strategies that encourage personal wellbeing practices, building a supportive workplace culture, and implementing employee recognition programmes.
The Amazon Women’s Leadership Program is a three-day virtual, and two-day in-person program aimed at woman at Amazon, in order to understand gender challenges and empower them to take ownership of their careers. The focus of this program is to equip women with the right skillset and empower them to effectively navigate workplace challenges through proven strategies. This program aims to support women through shining light on the importance of self-discovery and becoming more aware of potential barriers that might be hindering their career development
In the fast-evolving world of technology, navigating a successful career path can be both challenging and rewarding. Highlighting the most crucial steps you can take to accelerate your journey, four inspirational leaders from SSE share their personal experiences and offer invaluable advice for advancing in this dynamic field.
Effective storytelling is essential for leadership, helping you convey vision and values while demonstrating executive presence. In the tech industry, where data prevails, our panel experts from Amazon, FIS and SSE will discuss the importance of storytelling, leading teams, influencing decision-makers, integrating data, and provide practical tips and examples for enhancing your storytelling skills and leadership presence.
Change is constant, and improving user experience often requires broader transformations. This webinar offers insights from top leaders on topics such as Imperial’s Great Service Programme, fostering continuous improvement, collaborating with cross-functional teams, exploring career pathways in strategic change roles, and tips for managing transformation projects.
Staying open and saying yes are the most crucial parts of professional development, says Angela Bates, Senior Manager of Technical Communities and Advocacy at Discover Financial Services.
Maintaining a work-life balance is crucial when it comes to wellness, happiness and ultimately performance at work. But, it is easier said than done! In this candid conversation we bring together leaders in tech to discuss finding the approach that works best for you.
Generation Z is set to overtake Millennials as the largest generation globally, making up over a third of the world’s population. A Deloitte study highlights that this generation values diversity across various dimensions, including race, gender, identity, and orientation. This panel will explore generational perspectives on male allyship, examining similarities, differences, and evolving practices for engaging male allies, alongside success stories and practical tips.
As cloud computing transforms industries globally, it opens exciting career opportunities but requires more than technical skills—it demands a mindset shift and a thorough understanding of the cloud ecosystem. This one-hour webinar explored transitioning into a cloud career, the mental adjustments needed to thrive, the balance between certifications and on-the-job learning, cost control, scalability, security, and practical advice for career growth in this dynamic field.
