Diversity & Digital Inclusion: developing an inclusive agenda

The ESRC Centre for Digital Futures at Work (Digit) studies the way that digital technologies are reshaping work.Our academic research offers critical insights into the real world challenges, opportunities, risks and benefits of the ongoing digital transformation of work. We aim to generate new knowledge about the impacts of the transition on employers, workers, job-seekers and governments.Digit is jointly led by the University of Sussex Business School and Leeds University Business School, with Co-Directors Professor Jacqueline O’Reilly (University of Sussex Business School) and Professor Mark Stuart (Leeds University Business School).We also have partners at the universities of Cambridge, Manchester and Monash, the Institute of Development of Studies, the Institute for the Future of Work, and FutureDotNow.

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Developing an inclusive agenda for digital futures at workAs tech becomes increasingly influential in our lives, we need to take further steps to ensure it works for everyone. Nimmi Patel, Policy Manager for Skills, Talent and Diversity at techUK, argues that diversity and inclusion are essential considerations for those that write our digital future as we can only thrive as long as all our voices are heard. In fact, digital exclusion is becoming a key issue in our society, as millions of people in the UK don&#x27;t have the essential digital skills that have become vital in day-to-day work and social life. It is vital that everyone, regardless of their age, gender, ethnicity, background or skills, is given the opportunity to learn the digital skills they need to thrive in a digital workforce and society.

About the speakerNimmi Patel is the Policy Manager for Skills, Talent and Diversity at techUK. She is committed to embedding diversity in the UK tech pipeline from classroom to boardroom working. She is currently studying MA Strategic Communications at King’s College London.

About Digit DebatesThis Autumn webinar series from the <a href="https://digit-research.org/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Digital Futures at Work Research Centre</a> presents cutting-edge research from leading thinkers about how digital technologies are changing work.Our aim is to spark debate, challenge assumptions and become an essential resource for anyone who wants to understand how new technologies will impact employers, employees, job seekers and governments.Join us on Wednesdays, 1-2pm (BST/GMT)online, from 20 October – 01 December 2021*.*Please note that the session on 24 November will run from 1-2.30pm (GMT). The first talk on 20 October will be British Summer Time and then all following talks will be Greenwich Mean Time due to the clocks going back on 31 October.<a href="https://digit-research.org/events/digit-events/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Click here</a> for more information on other events in the series.

About DigitDigit, the <a href="https://digit-research.org/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Digital Futures at Work Research Centre</a> aims to advance our understanding of how digital technologies are reshaping work, impacting on employers, employees, job seekers and governments. It is co-led by the University of Sussex Business School and Leeds University Business School with partners from Aberdeen, Cambridge, Manchester and Monash Universities. It is funded by the Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC).

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