As we're all well aware, the technology industry has experienced fluctuations in the past two years - of course, the ups and downs have also impacted trends in the education sector. Sophie Woffenden (CIPD) Military 🪖 Spouse Head of People spoke to Ben Lurton, our lead recruiter specialising in tech across higher education, about the trends he's seeing in #edtech

And we're back with another episode of our Data Series with People of Data's own Reema Vadoliya - after discussing the importance of #inclusivity in data, Rishi Matharu, head of our data team, leads this new installment of the series and focuses on the technical aspects of data collection. Check back next week for more as we explore the balance between the technical aspects of data and the overarching purpose behind handling and utilizing data effectively. Check back for more! And don't forget to subscribe! Thank you :-) #techrecruitment

In this 4th part of our new Data series, our own Sophie Woffenden (CIPD) Military 🪖 Spouse Head of People & Reema Vadoliya Founder of People of Data explore the nuanced impact of data usage, marketing and the potential pitfalls of being pigeonholed based on collected information. Reema emphasizes the delicate balance between personalized content and preserving individuality, stressing the need for free thinking amid targeted marketing. The discussion delves into the philosophical aspects of stereotypes, representation and the evolving awareness around data privacy. Reema is a passionate business founder, gifted storyteller and tireless advocate for inclusion in data. By challenging audiences to reshape their perception of data as a dreary necessity, she draws out the real human stories which organically empower intentional inclusion in data and beyond. After seven years and multiple roles in data, Reema decided to launch her new, trailblazing company People of Data. Through this organisation, she seeks to create a world in which data can be used as a springboard for understanding the real people that data represents. Check back for a new installment of our Data Series!

PART 3 IS HERE!! We need to ask WHY! Vantage's Sophie Woffenden (CIPD) Military 🪖 Spouse Head of People speaks to Reema Vadoliya Founder of People of Data In the 3rd part of our new Data series, Reema emphasizes the need to question why data is collected, suggests that asking "why" can motivate positive changes within organizations, fostering empathy and purpose. Reema is a passionate business founder, gifted storyteller and tireless advocate for inclusion in data. By challenging audiences to reshape their perception of data as a dreary necessity, she draws out the real human stories which organically empower intentional inclusion in data and beyond. After seven years and multiple roles in data, Reema decided to launch her new, trailblazing company, People of Data. Through this organisation she seeks to create a world in which data can be used as a springboard for understanding the real people that data represents. Reema is confident speaking about data strategy, analytical exploration, data collection and governance. Her talks offer a passionate manifesto for a world in which Equality, Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging (EDIB) are the beating heart of all data handling and usage. An experienced speaker not afraid of digging into the gristle of the difficult topics, Reema’s talks push beyond a 1D (one demographic) view of data and offer a refreshing, multi-dimensional consideration of how humanised data can pioneer a brighter future. Check back for Part 4!

Vantage's Sophie Woffenden (CIPD) Military 🪖 Spouse Head of People speaks to Reema Vadoliya Founder of People of Data In this second part of our Data series, Reema delves into challenges in traditional data profiling in marketing and the importance of updating data to reflect changing circumstances and sensitivities. Reema is a passionate business founder, gifted storyteller and tireless advocate for inclusion in data. By challenging audiences to reshape their perception of data as a dreary necessity, she draws out the real human stories which organically empower intentional inclusion in data and beyond. After seven years and multiple roles in data, Reema decided to launch her new, trailblazing company, People of Data. Through this organisation she seeks to create a world in which data can be used as a springboard for understanding the real people that data represents. Reema is confident speaking about data strategy, analytical exploration, data collection and governance. Her talks offer a passionate manifesto for a world in which Equality, Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging (EDIB) are the beating heart of all data handling and usage. An experienced speaker not afraid of digging into the gristle of the difficult topics, Reema’s talks push beyond a 1D (one demographic) view of data and offer a refreshing, multi-dimensional consideration of how humanised data can pioneer a brighter future. Check back for Part 3!

Is AI the future of recruitment, advancing rapidly in generating job specs and social media content? While it undeniably offers valuable tools, can it genuinely replace the intricate human understanding required for nuances, motivators and team dynamics in the recruitment process? Sophie Woffenden (CIPD) Military 🪖 Spouse Head of People shares her thoughts. What do you think? Check back every week for another snippet. #techrecruitment

Vantage's Head Of People Sophie Woffenden speaks to Reema Vadoliya, Founder of People Of Data. In this first part of our Data series, Reema discusses the importance of looking at data inclusively to understand user and employee motivations, emphasizing the power of data in telling impactful stories. Reema advocates for inclusive data collection, highlighting the challenges of traditional demographic questions and urging organizations to move past such practices for a more nuanced understanding of individuals and employees. Reema is a passionate business founder, gifted storyteller and tireless advocate for inclusion in data. By challenging audiences to reshape their perception of data as a dreary necessity, she draws out the real human stories which organically empower intentional inclusion in data and beyond. After seven years and multiple roles in data, Reema decided to launch her new, trailblazing company, People of Data. Through this organisation she seeks to create a world in which data can be used as a springboard for understanding the real people that data represents. Reema is confident speaking about data strategy, analytical exploration, data collection and governance. Her talks offer a passionate manifesto for a world in which Equality, Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging (EDIB) are the beating heart of all data handling and usage. An experienced speaker not afraid of digging into the gristle of the difficult topics, Reema’s talks push beyond a 1D (one demographic) view of data and offer a refreshing, multi-dimensional consideration of how humanised data can pioneer a brighter future.

Effectively managing negative references as a recruiter involves approaching the situation with transparency and open communication. Address concerns directly, seek context, and give candidates an opportunity to provide their perspective. Consider the overall feedback and balance it with positive references to make informed decisions, always ensuring fairness and professionalism throughout the process. Check out Sophie Woffenden (CIPD) Military 🪖 Spouse Head of People explain how to handle negative references. And check back every week for more tips. #recruitment #hiringtips

What do you do after leaving the #armedforces ? Become a test engineer, of course! In the 3rd part of our 4-part series, our own Sophie Woffenden (CIPD) Military 🪖 Spouse Head of People talks to Sharron Atkinson about a new life as a civilian engineer having served 13 years in the Navy working across weapons engineering and living onboard vessels. Once she decided to make the move away from the Navy, it wasn’t an easy transition. She talks to us about the challenges of learning on the job and finding new communities once she had moved into the private sector, where she had to retrain and develop her existing skills to create a new pathway for her career. Sharron is now a skilled #TestEngineer at Drumgrange Ltd (a defence-focused consultancy) and is about to start building her own team. Check back for the final installment next week when she tells us about life at Drumgrange Ltd And for more information about transitioning out of the Armed Forces, and for help and guidance FREE of charge with your CV please feel free to get in touch: sophiew@vantagetalent.com ABOUT DRUMGRANGE SPECIFICALLY: Transitioning out of the Armed Forces? At Drumgrange, we are committed to helping ex-forces settle back into normal life. So much so that now over 25% of our work force is indeed ex-forces! We’re also super proud to say that we are part of the Arms Force Covenant, being awarded silver for our outstanding pledge. As an Armed Forces leaver, we can commit to you that: We will help you and your family Relocate to a more commutable distance to your place of work by offering you a Relocation Package, inline with HMRC. No matter if you choose to rent or by, we will cover the costs of the move We are not the type of company to judge a candidate by their ability to write about themselves on paper – and knowing what you’ve achieved in the forces, we know there is a lot to write about, so we can offer bespoke help for writing your CV, and give you an insight and advice into job hunting. We will give you training, all will accredit qualifications awarded at the end. And a Flexible approach to working patterns if you choose to stay on as a reserve. We will also extend this to your spouse to – so if your spouse is a reserve, and you’re an employee, we will ensure that we can work around this. For more info, click here https://www.drumgrange.com/about-us/armed-forces-corporate-covenant