Last month we hosted our first Blackathon to honour the work of Black pioneers that have made a significant impact on society through tech – here’s how it went.
Made Tech’s first Blackathon
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Neurodiversity and work: supporting our teammates
We need to make sure neurodivergent teammates and people who go through the hiring process with us feel supported.
How we should really celebrate Black History Month
We should be celebrating Black history, heritage and excellence all year round. Ayo Olatunde writes about making Black history within organisations, visibly addressing leadership and hiring practices, and pay inequities to show commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion.
How to use inclusive language to talk about technology
To communicate inclusively in tech, there’s several things to keep in mind that help us nurture a culture that truly values diversity, equity and inclusion.
How to build a stress-free Slack experience for your whole team
April marks National Stress Awareness Month, a time to increase public awareness about the causes of stress and promote ways to help people manage it. Workplace communication can be a source of stress. For many workers in the public sector, Slack is an essential communication tool, as remote working has become a dominant feature of our working lives.
Lessons from Black Tech Fest 2023
We recently attended Black Tech Fest, an event for Black tech leaders and emerging talents to come together. In this post, we share the lessons learned that left us feeling truly inspired.
Black History month: the power of sharing our stories
Made Tech’s Ifey Akuoko writes about her inspirations, career journey, and diversity and inclusion at Made Tech.
Exploring anxiety in software engineering, and managing it through empathy
I’ve always wondered why imposter syndrome and anxiety are so common for so many in our industry. As an engineer who suffers from anxiety, it’s long been a topic that’s been close to my heart.
Employee-led groups at Made Tech
Happy Pride Month! At Made Tech, we’re very lucky to have a diverse team powering everything we do. I want to give you a little tour of some different employee-led groups at Made Tech, to show you what it’s like to work here!
International Women’s Day: what would you change about the tech industry?
Today is International Women’s Day, and this year’s theme is break the bias. So, we asked a few of the women working in technology at Made Tech to share insights about equality and working in the industry, including how they’d change the tech industry for the better. Here’s what they said…
