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AVEVA reports progress on gender diversity and publishes ethnicity pay gap data
US , two of its largest countries . It was one of only 14 FTSE 100 companies to do so .
This is a complex subject and circumstances vary by country , but AVEVA believed it was important to start to address this topic where it could ; disclosing and understanding the data is an important step in its journey .
The company ’ s global gender pay gap continues to close and there were improvements in 15 of its largest 20 countries . AVEVA was pleased to achieve such high disclosure rates for its ethnicity pay gap analysis with 84 % and 95 % of the workforce participating in the UK and US respectively .
AVEVA , a global leader in industrial software , driving Digital Transformation and sustainability , has published its first
Gender and Ethnicity Pay Gap Report .
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In addition to reporting on its global gender pay gap for the second year , the company has collated data on race and ethnicity for the first time , starting with employees in the UK and |
The company has an important opportunity to become an employer of choice for STEM candidates and an inclusive place to work for all employees and future employees from diverse backgrounds . |
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Three in four IT departments face critical skills gaps
Skillsoft , a global leader in corporate digital learning , has released its annual Global Knowledge IT Skills and Salary Report , exploring the current state of skills gaps , training and development , compensation and job satisfaction in the IT industry .
To continue closing the skills gap , understanding the reasons behind it and its impact is critical .
As Digital Transformation accelerates , 38 % of IT decision-makers cited the rate of technology change outpacing their existing skills development programmes as the primary driver , followed by difficulty in attracting qualified candidates ( 35 %) and lack of investment in training resources ( 32 %).
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Based on responses from more than 9,300 IT professionals , the report found that 76 % of IT decision-makers worldwide are facing critical skills gaps in their departments – a 145 % increase since 2016 . While still a significant challenge , this represents the second consecutive year of slight improvement ( 79 % in 2019 , 78 % in 2020 ).
“ Today ’ s digital-first economy has presented significant opportunities for organizations . However , it has also created a dire need for new skills in cloud computing , cybersecurity , AI , DevOps and many other critical tech areas ,” said Michael Yoo , General Manager , Technology and Developer , Skillsoft .
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