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The future of work in 2021

As 2020 comes to an end, business leaders should reflect on the challenges
they’ve had to tackle, and the innovative solutions that have helped them

navigate through the struggles caused by the ongoing pandemic.

Businesses spanning all sectors have accelerated
their digital transformation and turned to the latest
technologies to get them through.
fenews.co.uk have compiled four predictions
from leaders in technology, who have shared
their insights on what the year ahead holds for
businesses:

More support for upskilling and personal growth

Anna Brailsford, CEO, Code First Girls
Today, women make up only 17% of IT specialists in
the UK, and a mere 35% of women pursuing STEM
at higher education level - but this is changing.
As we transition into 2021, companies globally
will take the opportunity to reshape the way we
work and fight to achieve gender parity in the
workplace. By empowering women to upskill
in technology, businesses across industries can
establish a work culture that enables women to
thrive.

At a time when businesses are facing increased
uncertainty, a highly-skilled diverse team is
invaluable and such a workforce doesn’t need to
be solely outsourced. Instead, forward-looking
organisations will look to their existing employees
and provide opportunities to support upskilling
and personal growth. Whether in person or
through the use of a video-conferencing tool,
businesses can partner with organisations
dedicated to creating tailored training sessions
- empowering attendees with new skills and
perspectives. Not only does this help futureproof
the business, but this also demonstrates a
commitment to a company culture that values its
employees.
In the new year, don’t rest on your laurels. Take the

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