The channel's gender imbalance: 'By the time young people get to degree level, it's too late'

Nima Green
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UKFast MD Gail Jones tells CRN that problems in the UK education system is a major reason for the tech industry's skewed gender imbalance

The gender pay gap continues to dominate public discussions about equality and fair work opportunities across all sectors, not just the channel. Initially, the numbers made for some grim reading...

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