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Execs are prioritizing skills over degrees — and hiring freelancers to fill gaps – Computerworld
Even as freelancers are reshaping workforce strategies, their rise doesn’t necessarily threaten full-time roles. “It complements them,” said Kelly Monahan, managing director of the Upwork Research Institute. In a study released in October, Upwork found that 85% of top-performing companies — which it labels “work innovators” — view freelancers as vital, with 91% planning to expand their use over the…
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More women are opting for computing degrees, but BCS warns there’s still a long way to go
Efforts to encourage women into computing appear to be paying off, with the gap between men and women choosing computing degrees the smallest it’s ever been. Analysis of data from university clearing service UCAS by BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT, has found that a record 6,310 UK women started a computing degree at UK universities in 2024, compared with…
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