Technology has become one of the most influential forces shaping modern life. From artificial intelligence and automation to digital services and connected infrastructure, technology organisations are helping define how people work, communicate, access services and participate in society.

Yet as the sector continues to evolve at pace, organisations face a growing number of workforce, culture and inclusion challenges.

Persistent skills shortages continue to drive competition for talent. Many organisations are seeking to attract and retain highly skilled employees within an increasingly competitive labour market. At the same time, employee expectations around workplace culture, wellbeing, flexibility and belonging are changing rapidly.

Alongside these workforce challenges, technology companies are facing increasing scrutiny around the products and services they create. Questions about bias in artificial intelligence, accessibility, ethical design, digital inclusion and trust are becoming business-critical considerations. Organisations are recognising that diverse teams and inclusive cultures are not simply workforce objectives. They are essential to developing products, services and experiences that meet the needs of increasingly diverse users and customers.

For many organisations, inclusion is also becoming increasingly connected to commercial performance, investor expectations, ESG commitments, procurement requirements and organisational reputation.

At FAIRER Consulting, we work with organisations to create more inclusive workplaces where people can thrive and perform at their best. We understand that for technology organisations, success increasingly depends upon the ability to attract diverse talent, foster innovation, build inclusive cultures and ensure that technology works for the widest possible range of people.

This interactive 90-minute virtual roundtable will bring together HR, People, DE&I, Learning & Development and Wellbeing professionals from across the technology sector to explore the opportunities and challenges shaping the future of work.

Together, we will discuss how organisations can create cultures that support innovation, strengthen wellbeing, improve retention and reduce barriers to participation, whilst ensuring that the technologies being developed serve an increasingly diverse society.

"Technology has the power to transform lives, but only if the people creating it reflect the diversity of those who use it. The organisations that succeed in the years ahead will be those that recognise inclusion not as a compliance exercise, but as a driver of innovation, trust and long-term business success." 

- Barry Boffy MBE, FAIRER Consulting

Discussion Themes

• Talent and Skills

• Innovation and Inclusive Thinking

• AI, Data and Product Inclusion

• Culture, Wellbeing and Employee Experience

• Business, Risk and Reputation

Who Should Attend?

This roundtable is designed for professionals working in:

• Human Resources

• People & Culture

• Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

• Learning & Development

• Employee Wellbeing

• Talent Acquisition

• Organisational Development

• Employee Experience

• Workforce Planning

from across:

• Technology Companies

• Software and SaaS Organisations

• Digital and Product Businesses

• Cyber Security Organisations

• Telecommunications Providers

• AI and Data Organisations

• IT Services and Consulting Firms

• FinTech Businesses

• Technology Scale-Ups and Start-Ups

• Public Sector Technology Functions