Developers call for social benefits to offset the impact of AI on jobs
Although most web developers don’t think their role is threatened by advancements in artificial intelligence (AI), they do think AI is going to have an impact on many jobs, and that it’s up to the government to soften the blow. These are the results of a new report from MDBootstrap, based on a survey of 500 web developers on their …
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IT SME jobs in danger as pandemic fallout begins to bite
The number of IT SMEs in the UK that are in “significant financial distress” as a direct consequence of Covid-19 has risen by 15 percent in the first quarter of 2021. In total, 47,000 IT businesses are said to be in crisis, putting 185,000 jobs at risk. This is according to anaylsis from RealBusinessRescue, a service for business leaders under …
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Remote working technologies saved millions of jobs worldwide
The Covid-19 pandemic forced most businesses to rethink how they approach their everyday operations, virtually overnight. As people were required to keep their distance, remote working suddenly became key to business continuity, and communications and collaboration tools proved pivotal. A new report from video conferencing company Zoom sheds more light on just how important these tools were for businesses in …
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UK tech jobs fall, but demand for skills is growing
The number of technology jobs in the UK has seen a major decline in the past year, according to a new analysis from consulting firm Accenture. The company’s UK Tech Talent Tracker claims the number of technology job listings on LinkedIn’s Professional Network in the UK fell by more than half (57 percent) in these last 12 months, seeing a …
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More people than ever now have security jobs in the UK
With lockdowns forcing people to spend more time online than ever, cybersecurity has taken on even greater importance and the industry has grown significantly as a result. According to a report from the UK government, the number of businesses operating in the cybersecurity field grew by 21 percent last year. In total, there are now 1,483 security-focused companies operating in …
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Microsoft wants to help create 1.5m technology jobs in the UK
Microsoft believes that, through education and training, the UK could have 1.5 million people build a career in the tech industry within half a decade, with another 300,000 leaning on the industry. The company has kicked off a new campaign, called Get Go 2021, to ensure this goal is achieved. The initiative has been set up with the goal of …
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