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Diversity in Technology

The tech sector tries to fix its talent problems. Plus: new thinking on hiring; visual charts turned into sound; why grandma can’t swipe a smartphone; a Microsoft insider’s personal view; female fundraisers; and 100 influential leaders

How to increase diversity in the tech sector
Employers focus on better ways to hire wider range of people
What does a chart sound like?
Audio presentation will make data available to visually impaired users
Why your grandma may struggle with a smartphone
App developers take note: a papery-dry forefinger can tap but not swipe
Smart hirers mix social media and old-school jobs boards
Resist the temptation to rely on networks. Plus: practical tips for recruiters
100 Bame leaders influencing the tech sector
UK black, Asian and minority ethnic individuals who are driving change
Female founders on their quest for cash
Even in UK tech hotspot of Bristol, women say access to finance is tough

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