Cath Everett has been a journalist and editor for nearly 30 years. She specializes in workplace, leadership and organizational culture issues, but also writes about the impact of technology on business and society.
Cath Everett
International Day of Persons with Disabilities - how the tech sector can do a better job of recruiting disabled talent
After exploring the difficulties that people with disabilities face in finding employment in the first of our two-part series, the focus shifts to what employers can do to better recruit and retain them.
International Day of Persons with Disabilities - why the tech sector has a lot of work to do to level up
In the first of this two-part series of features to mark the United Nation’s International Day of Persons with Disabilities, we explore what the employment situation is like for disabled people in the tech sector.
Schneider Electric's People Analytics focus delivers gains in sustainability, diversity
Schneider Electric ‘frees up energy’ by introducing People Analytics tools that help its HR team undertake more effective strategic decision-making.
Is it a bird? Is it a plane? No, it's a Supermum - and lots more of them to come
At a time when skills shortages are rife across the tech industry, finding new ways to source, attract and engage women makes sense. Here are some suggestions.
Ada Lovelace Day - hacker Alissa Knight on being a trans woman in a man's world
To commemorate Ada Lovelace Day, we celebrate the achievements of Alissa Knight, a trans hacker who moved from the dark side into the light, became a serial entrepreneur, author and content creator, all before the age of 40.
Redesigning the office for the future of work - how Salesforce and Nexthink are planning for the Vaccine Economy
Office redesign is a booming business as employers repurpose their workplaces to cater to the changing demands of a hybrid working world.
Treat employees fairly or they'll walk, warns Gartner
Equity and fairness will become increasingly key to creating a positive employee experience in the hybrid workplace, believes Gartner.
Companies need to shift focus from ‘hybrid work’ to ‘radical flexibility’
Enabling ‘Radical flexibility’ and ‘holistic wellness’ are among the key trends employers will need to get on top of if they wish to attract and retain staff in the middle of a skills crisis, believes Gartner.
The Future of Work - is four the magic number for the Vaccine Economy's working week?
Moving to a four-day week isn’t as simple as it sounds, but here are two digital companies that are already seeing the benefits.
Dyslexia and tech - help is at hand, but there's still more to do
Dyslexia is much more common than many people think but it can cause significant challenges for those with the condition. So what can technology do to help – and is it enough?
COVID-19 has widened the digital divide - how can we bridge the gap?
The extent of the divide between the digital haves and have-nots became crystal clear during the pandemic. So what can be done about it?
Smoke gets in your eyes, even at the edge - how do we clean up our data center acts?
With the tech sector generating as much as three percent of the world’s carbon emissions, the time is now for the industry to take action on the climate emergency.
Supporting trans people and victims of abuse through intelligent web services
We explore what three different NGOs are doing with web services APIs to try to ensure the safety of the vulnerable populations they serve.
