This year we’ve been busy making International Women’s Day more than just a day, extending our celebrations and keeping the conversation rolling throughout the month in an effort to further highlight its importance! With that being said, we thought it only makes sense to invite Seleeta Watson, Enablement Manager at Computacenter, to discuss what it means to her to be a woman in the technology sector, and share some of the good (and bad) experiences she has had throughout her career.

Join us for the latest instalment of the TC4RE podcast as we round off our International Women’s Day celebrations with two special guests, Bernadette Wilson, Account Director from ResourceiT, and Priscilla Lewis, Back Office Manager from SoftwareOne. Listen today to hear more about their journeys into the technology industry as they discuss navigating important life decisions, the beginning of their careers, and share personal experiences of what it's like not only being a woman in the sector but as an ethnic minority too.

Welcome to the latest TC4RE podcast episode, where we deviate from the script and invite you to a unique podcast. Students from Trinity High in Manchester who recently participated in a work experience opportunity with Softcat are joined by hosts Polly Jacob (Softcat) and Alex Best (SoftwareONE). Work experience has long been popular in the UK, but how can the tech sector best utilise it? Polly and Alex talk about the chances they had to take advantage of when they joined the IT industry, how Softcat were able to conduct a successful work experience programme, and how the students felt about it. Enjoy the show while you have a pen and notebook handy!

Welcome to Season 2, Episode 4 of the latest TC4RE Podcast. In the 12th Episode, Alex Best (SoftwareONE) and Anushka Davies (Softcat) are joined by Lumen's HR Director: Chris Wade and Network Architect Engineer: Kirk Hastings. Chris and Kirk share their experiences of diversity mentoring, and how Lumen are taking the opportunity to build inclusive communities to champion equality. Hosts Alex and Anushka also discuss their company schemes and structures, so grab your pen and a notebook - this pod is one to remember and take action on!

Join us as we celebrate Black History Month in 2022 on a very special episode of the TC4RE Podcast! Michaela McCollin from Microsoft joins Jeramie Sutton from Microsoft and Alex Best from SoftwareONE. The former co-lead of Black @VMWare discusses her personal reflections on what Black History Month means to her and why it is also a time to celebrate one's own history and culture. For anyone interested in having immersive learning opportunities regarding Black History, Michaela highlights the educational tools that are accessible in the UK, and both hosts Jeramie and Alex open up on the significance of Black History Month and the role that allyship plays in contemporary society. Wherever you are, grab a pen and a notebook – enjoy the special Black History Month episode!

Listen to season two, episode two of the TC4RE Podcast with our hosts, Alex Best (SoftwareONE) and Anushka Davies (Softcat)! They are joined by this instalment's special guests, Gori Yahaya (Founder & CEO of UpSkill Digital) and Justice Dapaa (Softcat), as they discuss the importance of upskilling and how organisations can help individuals from underrepresented backgrounds get into tech.

This week’s episode of TC4RE is hosted by Alex Best and Jeramie Sutton and they're joined in an empowering discussion with Niall Simpson, founder of BTSN and Pursue Talent. Niall examines how he has built strong representative communities within the tech sector and advises on how you can support these community as both an ally and as a business. We correct some of the misconceptions around tech sales roles, as well as discussing increased opportunities for those wishing to join the tech industry.

The TC4RE Podcast returns for episode 8! Hosts Alex Best (SoftwareONE) and Anushka Davies (Softcat) are joined by Beverly Tran (Microsoft) and Faizan Hasan to share their thoughts and ideas around Employee Resource Groups.

How can employees band together to provide support for another? To share stories and to help each other grow - particularly of those from an ethnic minority? Both Beverly and Faizan speak of their experiences within an ERG, the steps required to go about starting one up; and how it's made a difference to their personal and career development.