Posts by Tom Webb
How businesses can enable neurodiversity in the workplace
Neurodiversity in the workplace is more important than ever. Neurodiverse individuals have unique strengths and high-level skills that for a number of reasons, may be overlooked. But how can organisations support these individuals and help them to realise their abilities? What is neurodiversity? Neurodiversity, put simply, is the difference in human brain function between…
Read More“Python is like doing puzzles. You know the answer. You just need to get there.”
Thomas is a Data Analyst here at Xander. He began his career as a casino dealer almost a decade ago, but decided he wanted to take his career in a different direction. His background into data is by far the least conventional, using his time during furlough to launch a career change into data. …
Read More“I struggled with my dyslexia when I was young – but I was always good at maths.”
People of Xander: Zeeshan Yousaf Zeeshan came to Xander to begin a new career as a data analyst. He has a rich cultural background and carries experience in mathematics and Data with a yearning to embrace other cultures as well as his own. We sat down with him to learn just what it is that…
Read More“The pandemic highlighted to me that life is too short – so do something you enjoy.”
People of Xander: Nida Ahmed Nida is a member of our latest cohort, the first cohort to complete the software engineering technical pathway. Her background in Radiography, as well as her passion for gaming and coding, has given her the essential technical skills to develop and grow into her new role. Whilst it has presented…
Read MoreMalala Yousafzai: Our Inspiration
Xander Talent is inspired by the story of Malala Yousafzai, in honour of International Human Rights Day, we explore what makes this young woman so special and what she sacrificed for the rights of women everywhere. For many people around the world Malala represents a lot of things. She stands for Integrity, Bravery, Justice…
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