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Getting workplace monitoring technology right
Workplace monitoring technologies (WMT) are not simply good or bad for workers and outcomes depend on how and why they are implemented. As government considers its next steps following the Department for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade's consultation on WMT, getting the definition and approach right will determine whether policy supports businesses and workers without holding back responsible adoption.
Why techUK is joining the Get the Nation Learning campaign
As the latest signatory to the Get the Nation Learning Charter, techUK sets out why this campaign is more important than ever techUK is proud to be the latest signatory of the Get the Nation Learning Charter and join the Learning and Work Institute’s campaign to drive lifelong learning across the country. As the trade association for technology companies in the UK, we represent over 1100 members, from AI and frontier technology companies to universities and training providers.
techUK's evidence shapes the Milburn Review's interim report – and what comes next
techUK's Skills, Talent and Diversity Programme activities techUK work with our members to signpost the opportunity of digital jobs and ensure these opportunities are open to people of diverse backgrounds. We strive to help our members attract, recruit, and retain a diverse workforce, whilst showcasing their work on workplace innovation. Visit the programme page here.
techUK responds to latest government announcements to expand opportunity for young people
techUK's Skills, Talent and Diversity Programme activities techUK work with our members to signpost the opportunity of digital jobs and ensure these opportunities are open to people of diverse backgrounds. We strive to help our members attract, recruit, and retain a diverse workforce, whilst showcasing their work on workplace innovation. Visit the programme page here.
What’s actually happening with entry-level and graduate jobs?
The rapid advancement and adoption of AI is reshaping the labour market, with implications for workers across sectors and career stages, but especially so for young people entering the workforce. While AI offers opportunities to enhance productivity and streamline operations, its impact on entry-level roles is becoming a growing topic of conversation with increasing concerns about the future of early careers.
What does the Curriculum and Assessment Review mean for technology and computing education?
techUK's Skills, Talent and Diversity Programme activities techUK work with our members to signpost the opportunity of digital jobs and ensure these opportunities are open to people of diverse backgrounds. We strive to help our members attract, recruit, and retain a diverse workforce, whilst showcasing their work on workplace innovation. Visit the programme page here.
techUK response to Post-16 Education and Skills White Paper
techUK welcomes the government’s new Post-16 Education and Skills Strategy White Paper, which aims to reshape the skills system to meet the needs of a changing economy. As digital transformation accelerates across every part of the economy, demand for advanced digital, data and technical skills continues to outpace supply.
Youth Guarantee and school libraries commitments announced by government
New government pledges seek to boost youth employment and literacy through targeted support and investment. On 29 September, the Chancellor announced two new education, work and skills initiatives aimed at tackling youth unemployment and improving literacy in primary schools. Youth Guarantee Through a new Youth Guarantee, young people who have been on Universal Credit for 18 months without earning or learning will be offered guaranteed paid work.
Why government must support universities to deliver on tech, innovation and growth
techUK discusses why addressing the challenges facing higher education matter for UK tech. Universities are core infrastructure for the UK’s technology-led economy. They power the research breakthroughs that underpin entire sectors, from AI and life sciences to clean tech and quantum, while training the skilled workforce that tech businesses rely on to grow and compete globally.
Inclusive innovation: unlocking the potential of tech for accessibility
techUK's Skills, Talent and Diversity Programme activities techUK work with our members to signpost the opportunity of digital jobs and ensure these opportunities are open to people of diverse backgrounds. We strive to help our members attract, recruit, and retain a diverse workforce, whilst showcasing their work on workplace innovation. Visit the programme page here.
Industrial Strategy puts skills in the spotlight
Head of Skills, Talent & Diversity, techUK Nimmi Patel is the Head of Skills, Talent and Diversity at techUK. She works on all things skills, education, and future of work policy, focusing on upskilling and retraining. Nimmi is also an Advisory Board member of Digital Futures at Work Research Centre (digit). The Centre research aims to increase understanding of how digital technologies are changing work and the implications for employers, workers, job seekers and governments.
Crop use structures resource selection strategies for African elephants in a human‐dominated landscape
1 INTRODUCTION Animal movement, dispersal, and habitat selection are important determinants of the spatial distribution and dynamics of wildlife populations in heterogenous landscapes (Lima & Zollner, 1996). In agricultural landscapes, behavioral responses are often driven by foraging tradeoffs between accessing highly nutritious crop food and reducing risk from humans (Branco et al., 2019; Simon & Fortin, 2019).
Master mixologists reveal the secrets of cannabis drink recipes
The sun is shining, flowers are blooming, and trees are back to swishing their leaves in the wind. It is official: summer is on the way. This means it’s time to fire up the grill and host cherished friends and family. For some, that means blending up some margs, and others may pull out the cannabis drinks. The easiest way to infuse a gathering is to grab some weed seltzers and call it a day, but some may want to shake up their own craft cocktail for the occasion.
From barriers to bridges: harnessing AI's transformative role for accessibility
For our Tech Together campaign, Jake Wall, Policy Manager for Skills and the Future of Work, discusses the transformative role AI can play in driving accessibility and opportunity for all. Recent developments in AI technology hold great promise for the future of accessibility. Whether it’s by making technology more accessible for people with disabilities, or powering specific assistive tools or applications, this could prove a seminal moment for equity and inclusion.
Marshaun Marsh Of Conscious Mindz
Honeysuckle is proud to present "Black Gold: A Celebration of Black Cannabis Community Movers and Shakers" in partnership with the Equity Trade Network! Next up in this series of Black History Month profiles, Marshaun Marsh of Conscious Mindz.
Eric Washington Of Oaklien & OMNI
Honeysuckle is proud to present "Black Gold: A Celebration of Black Cannabis Community Movers and Shakers" in partnership with the Equity Trade Network! Next up in this series of Black History Month profiles, Eric Washington of Oaklien and OMNI .
Terryn Buxton Of Oakland Extracts
Honeysuckle is proud to present "Black Gold: A Celebration of Black Cannabis Community Movers and Shakers" in partnership with the Equity Trade Network! Next up in this series of Black History Month profiles, Terryn Buxton, founder of Oakland Extracts and host of The Color in Cannabis podcast.
Chelsea Candelaria Of Calling Marijane
Honeysuckle is proud to present "Black Gold: A Celebration of Black Cannabis Community Movers and Shakers" in partnership with the Equity Trade Network! Next up in this series of Black History Month profiles, Chelsea Candelaria, founder of Calling Marijane.
Ramon & Makayla Garcia Of Sanctuary Farms
Honeysuckle is proud to present "Black Gold: A Celebration of Black Cannabis Community Movers and Shakers" in partnership with the Equity Trade Network! Next up in this series of Black History Month profiles, it's the green-thumbed Ramon and Makayla Garcia, owners of Sanctuary Farms, where they preserve three generations of legacy agriculture.
Anthony Jenkins Jr. Of Next Level
Honeysuckle is proud to present "Black Gold: A Celebration of Black Cannabis Community Movers and Shakers" in partnership with the Equity Trade Network! Next up in this series of Black History Month profiles, it's the culinary innovation and entrepreneurial grit of Anthony Jenkins Jr., founder of edibles brand Next Level.
Jason Washington Of Plants Over Pills
Honeysuckle is proud to present "Black Gold: A Celebration of Black Cannabis Community Movers and Shakers" in partnership with the Equity Trade Network! First up in this series of Black History Month profiles, it's Oakland's own entrepreneurial trailblazer: Jason Washington, founder of Plants Over Pills (POP™️).
A Guide To Wine Country & Weed In Northern CA
Ah, the land of rolling vineyards and seductive grapes, where every swirl of the glass is an invitation to indulge your senses. But hold onto your corkscrews, folks, because Northern California's wine country isn't just about uncorking bottles and raising pinkies. It's time to unveil the true pairing that elevates your experience from "good wine" to "damn, that's good." Welcome to the realm of grapes and grass as we highlight some of the best epicurean experiences.
The Hitcher (2007)
Director: Dave Myers Writers: Cast: Sean Bean, Sophia Bush, Zachary Knighton, Kyle Davis, Neal McDonough Released: Friday, January 19, 2007 Length: 90 minutes Studio: Rogue Pictures Genre: Horror Rating: Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian. The Hitcher Synopsis Dave Meyers makes his feature directorial debut on this new thriller, an update of the 1986 film of the same name.
Get Online Week should be about driving action on digital inclusion
techUK is proud to support Get Online Week, an annual campaign to help people get online and learn digital skills. As we find ourselves at the start of Get Online Week, the spotlight is cast on a crucial aspect of modern life - being online. The internet, once a luxury, has morphed into a necessity, intertwining with every facet of our existence.
Making AI work for Britain | techUK event round-up
Catch up with insights from industry and trade unions speaking at the launch of techUK’s Making AI work for Britain report. On 25 September, techUK published its new report Making AI work for Britainexploring the impact of AI on work and the workforce across the economy. The report spotlights 9 actions for the UK to support people and businesses to take advantage of workplace AI, driving productivity and growth in every part of the UK.
Big Fashion To Craft Cannabis
Just about twenty years ago, The Devil Wears Prada strutted onto the silver screen, delivering a fabulous mashup of genres - part rom-com, part horror flick - that left audiences gasping and gossiping.
"Chef Dynasty" Star Lillian Phan Chops It Up: AAPI Spotlight
Lillian Phan is the powerhouse Director of Operations for Fang Restaurant, the hot spot that's putting the "Fang" in "flavor" in San Francisco's bustling culinary scene. She's the brains behind the restaurant's daily operations, making sure everything runs smoothly from the kitchen to the front of house, all while keeping the competition on their toes.
Stirring The Pot
Move over Gordon Ramsay, there's a new chef taking the culinary world by storm and her name is Chef Kathy Fang. With her show Chef Dynasty: House of Fang on the Food Network, she's changing the game and showing that family and food can be the ultimate recipe for success. Chef Kathy Fang, Star Of Food Network's Chef Dynasty Chef Dynasty is also breaking down barriers and promoting inclusivity, with its all-Asian cast.
A Cannabis Beverage That Makes Millennials Say "Hell Yes"
“CannaCurious,” “Cali-Sober,” “Sober Curious”… if “Dry January” 2023 has taught us anything it’s that alcohol alternatives are fast approaching the same level of cult following status as “Natty Wines.” Without a doubt, we can thank thirsty Millennials for putting this trend on the map. Great taste, high quality, and that hard to describe “X Factor” of fun married with convenience are what this rising tide of “Dry Curious” Millennials want, and it’s paving the way to a new time of mainstreaming.
Christine De La Rosa of The People’s Ecosystem Champions Cannabis Inclusivity
If you haven’t taken a look at Christine De La Rosa’s LinkedIn feed, you really should. Hailing from a small South Texas town where racism flowed through the streets easier than some are able to get clean water these days, one could easily excuse De La Rosa if she opted to talk about anything but equality, diversity, inclusion and the all-important equitable access to resources that allow people to level up.
Charleen Caabay Of The People's Ecosystem
Honeysuckle is proud to present Trailblazers’ Authentic Voices: Pride ‘22 “Sweet Sixteen” series! Get to know sixteen LGBTQIA+ cannabis industry leaders who inspire us. Click here to find all their stories. A Pride Month Message From Trailblazers Co-Founder Tyler Wakstein Trailblazers is a curated community of cannabis and psychedelic business leaders, entrepreneurs, and innovators who work together to advance the industry.
Timeka Drew Of Biko
Honeysuckle is proud to present Trailblazers’ Authentic Voices: Pride ‘22 “Sweet Sixteen” series! Get to know sixteen LGBTQIA+ cannabis industry leaders who inspire us. Click here to find all their stories. A Pride Month Message From Trailblazers Co-Founder Tyler Wakstein Trailblazers is a curated community of cannabis and psychedelic business leaders, entrepreneurs, and innovators who work together to advance the industry.
Rachael Rapinoe Of Mendi
Honeysuckle is proud to present Trailblazers’ Authentic Voices: Pride ‘22 “Sweet Sixteen” series! Get to know sixteen LGBTQIA+ cannabis industry leaders who inspire us. Click here to find all their stories. A Pride Month Message From Trailblazers Co-Founder Tyler Wakstein Trailblazers is a curated community of cannabis and psychedelic business leaders, entrepreneurs, and innovators who work together to advance the industry.
Pride '22: Drew Martin
Honeysuckle is proud to present Trailblazers’ Authentic Voices: Pride ‘22 “Sweet Sixteen” series! Get to know sixteen LGBTQIA+ cannabis industry leaders who inspire us. Click here to find all their stories. A Pride Month Message From Trailblazers Co-Founder Tyler Wakstein Trailblazers is a curated community of cannabis and psychedelic business leaders, entrepreneurs, and innovators who work together to advance the industry.
Rachel Burkons Of Altered Plates
Honeysuckle is proud to present Trailblazers’ Authentic Voices: Pride ‘22 “Sweet Sixteen” series! Get to know sixteen LGBTQIA+ cannabis industry leaders who inspire us. Click here to find all their stories. A Pride Month Message From Trailblazers Co-Founder Tyler Wakstein Trailblazers is a curated community of cannabis and psychedelic business leaders, entrepreneurs, and innovators who work together to advance the industry.
Kim Leadford Of Inde Local
Honeysuckle is proud to present Trailblazers’ Authentic Voices: Pride ‘22 “Sweet Sixteen” series! Get to know sixteen LGBTQIA+ cannabis industry leaders who inspire us. Click here to find all their stories. A Pride Month Message From Trailblazers Co-Founder Tyler Wakstein Trailblazers is a curated community of cannabis and psychedelic business leaders, entrepreneurs, and innovators who work together to advance the industry.
Joyce Cenali Of Sonoma Hills Farm
Honeysuckle is proud to present Trailblazers’ Authentic Voices: Pride ‘22 “Sweet Sixteen” series! Get to know sixteen LGBTQIA+ cannabis industry leaders who inspire us. Click here to find all their stories. A Pride Month Message From Trailblazers Co-Founder Tyler Wakstein Trailblazers is a curated community of cannabis and psychedelic business leaders, entrepreneurs, and innovators who work together to advance the industry.
Terrance Alan Of Flore Dispensary
Honeysuckle is proud to present Trailblazers’ Authentic Voices: Pride ‘22 “Sweet Sixteen” series! Get to know sixteen LGBTQIA+ cannabis industry leaders who inspire us. Click here to find all their stories. A Pride Month Message From Trailblazers Co-Founder Tyler Wakstein Trailblazers is a curated community of cannabis and psychedelic business leaders, entrepreneurs, and innovators who work together to advance the industry.
Vivian Vu Of Joy Reserve
Honeysuckle is proud to present Trailblazers’ Authentic Voices: Pride ‘22 “Sweet Sixteen” series! Get to know sixteen LGBTQIA+ cannabis industry leaders who inspire us. Click here to find all their stories. A Pride Month Message From Trailblazers Co-Founder Tyler Wakstein Trailblazers is a curated community of cannabis and psychedelic business leaders, entrepreneurs, and innovators who work together to advance the industry.
Nancy Do Of Endo Industries
Honeysuckle is proud to present Trailblazers’ Authentic Voices: Pride ‘22 “Sweet Sixteen” series! Get to know sixteen LGBTQIA+ cannabis industry leaders who inspire us. Click here to find all their stories. A Pride Month Message From Trailblazers Co-Founder Tyler Wakstein Trailblazers is a curated community of cannabis and psychedelic business leaders, entrepreneurs, and innovators who work together to advance the industry.
Andres Rigal & Taylor Bazley Of Green Qween
Honeysuckle is proud to present Trailblazers’ Authentic Voices: Pride ‘22 “Sweet Sixteen” series! Get to know sixteen LGBTQIA+ cannabis industry leaders who inspire us. Click here to find all their stories. A Pride Month Message From Trailblazers Co-Founder Tyler Wakstein Trailblazers is a curated community of cannabis and psychedelic business leaders, entrepreneurs, and innovators who work together to advance the industry.
Lex Corwin Of Stone Road
Honeysuckle is proud to present Trailblazers’ Authentic Voices: Pride ‘22 “Sweet Sixteen” series! Get to know sixteen LGBTQIA+ cannabis industry leaders who inspire us. Click here to find all their stories. A Pride Month Message From Trailblazers Co-Founder Tyler Wakstein Trailblazers is a curated community of cannabis and psychedelic business leaders, entrepreneurs, and innovators who work together to advance the industry.
Andrea Brooks Of Sava
Honeysuckle is proud to present Trailblazers’ Authentic Voices: Pride ‘22 “Sweet Sixteen” series! Get to know sixteen LGBTQIA+ cannabis industry leaders who inspire us. Click here to find all their stories. A Pride Month Message From Trailblazers Co-Founder Tyler Wakstein Trailblazers is a curated community of cannabis and psychedelic business leaders, entrepreneurs, and innovators who work together to advance the industry.
Alexander Farnsworth Of Farnsworth Fine Cannabis
Honeysuckle is proud to present Trailblazers’ Authentic Voices: Pride ‘22 “Sweet Sixteen” series! Now through the end of June, we’ll be sharing profiles of sixteen LGBTQIA+ leaders in the cannabis industry who inspire us. A Pride Month Message From Trailblazers Co-Founder Tyler Wakstein Trailblazers is a curated community of cannabis and psychedelic business leaders, entrepreneurs, and innovators who work together to advance the industry.
Smoking Hot Summer Lovin'
Summer is coming, and we're turning up the heat! There's a lot of elevated vibes to go around and celebrations abounding. Whether you're honoring graduation, letting off some steam on vacation, or just enjoying some good old-fashioned solar-powered happiness, we've got the cannabis products you need to make this a smoking hot season. Whether you are celebrating self-love, someone you love, or that sweet summer lovin', cannabis has never been more full of flavor and fun.
Vertosa's Austin Stevenson Goes Into the Weeds with Cannabis Infusion
It was Fall 2019 and every resource that mattered was sharing their own big expectations for the cannabis-infused food and beverage space going full throttle. Thanks to some of your favorite chefs and culinary personalities taking hold of this new “ingredient,” a bold new trend had been ushered in across dining, allowing cannabis to be integrated into the hospitality and restaurant scene.
Timeka Drew: She’s Just a Girl, and She’s on Fire
From Eaze to NUG to BIKO, Timeka Drew is leading the way when it comes to couture cannabis, and she’s not backing down. There are old souls, and then there are authentic souls. To spend five minutes in the presence of Timeka Drew, you realize she is the very definition of the latter. The founder of BIKO Flower and Chief Growth Officer of NUG is dedicated to celebrating the cultivation and use of cannabis as a time-honored tradition for all.
The Regenerative Cannabis Ecosystem
Uncovering the regenerative cannabis ecosystem of Sonoma Hills Farm and why it matters. Sunny Sonoma, California Just north of San Francisco, traveling through the Sonoma area of Northern California is a slice of Americana that feels perfectly preserved from a bygone area. Time here seems to move just a little slower, the sun shines just a little brighter, and the sky is just a little more blue.
BLK Girls Green House: We're Betting on BLK
By Jake Wall People aren’t all that different from plants – put us in the right environment and we grow and thrive. The ups and downs of the pandemic have made us all a bit more conscious about the sanctuaries we create in our homes and the importance of cultivating vital spaces for self-care.
420 Gift Guide: Essentials for Every Cannabis Connoisseur
By Jake Wall Are you ready for the holiest of High Cannabis Holidays? That would be 420 (also known as National Cannabis Day), a time to celebrate all of weed culture, the legalization movement, and the elevated experience. What Is 420 (National Cannabis Day)? 420 - that is, April 20th - is National Cannabis Day. The term was coined by veteran cannabis journalist and advocate Steve Bloom, who reported on the "420" cultural phenomenon in the 1990s when he was an editor for High Times.
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