Breaking Biases: Changing Lives through Workforce Innovation
This insightful fireside chat looks to explore the incredible case study of Code First Girls in the context of one of their key clients, NatWest Group. Gemma and Anna will explore how Code First Girls is able to unlock (and create) previously untapped tech talent, and deliver qualified female developers to offset chronic and systemic gender imbalances. Gemma will articulate how NatWest have been able to engage in the Code First Girls offering to help address talent shortages, skew gender profiles, and change the lives of so many in the process.
Examining the Bridge, Build, Buy and Boost 'B's' from the 8 B's model shows how we can truly uncover hidden talent if we're willing to look past our biases.
This session will explore:
- Bridging barriers to entry for women in tech
- Workforce innovation
- Changing lives
Learning outcomes:
Lean about alternative ways to supplement workforce demand.
