What's a nice girl like you doing in a business like IT?

Article Abstract:

The number of women working in information technology (IT) in the UK is declining, according to the Dept of Trade and Industry's Promoting Science, Engineering and Technology Industries to Women unit. Indeed, the UK has one of the lowest proportions of female IT professionals in the European Union. Experts believe that many young women are deterred from entering the IT industry because they see it as being antisocial and offering few prospects for promotion. Opportunity Now, an employers' campaign group for women, is seeking to reverse this image.

Computer Software, Computers, Software Publishers, Market information - general, Software, Recruiting

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Beware of the human factor

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Computer industry experts believe that the problems encountered by United Kingdom government computing schemes can be largely attributed to human error, including insufficient training and poor management. Association of IT Directors Pres David Taylor claims that those involved in government computing projects do not appear to wish to be accountable or to see projects through to completion. British Computer Society Deputy Chief Executive Colin Thompson believes that there should be a standard qualification for IT staff in the public sector.

Strategy & planning, Information Systems, Government Computer Systems, Management, Information technology

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The high techies

Article Abstract:

Recreational drug use has become extremely widespread in the information technology (IT) industry. Many IT programmers and engineers regard taking recreational drugs as a way of helping them to relax after working long hours. IT professionals are generally well-paid, so are easily able to afford recreational drugs. The IT industry's relative youth and the fact that it is concentrated in cities and large towns makes it a target for opportunistic drug pushers.

Legal issues & crime, Custom Computer Programming Services, Illicit Drugs, Computer Programming (Contract), Computer Programming (In-House), Social aspects, Computer programmers, Drug use, Illegal drugs, Custom software, Software developers (Individuals)

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