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The conversation about diversity isn’t going anywhere. As with many areas within STEM, much of the conversation around diversity in data is focused on the representation of marginalised groups, such as Women, individuals from BAME backgrounds, and people with physical and neurodiversity’s. However, the last decade has seen plenty of progress. Things are improving, but…

The Covid -19 pandemic ceased trade for many industries due to the sanctions put in place when lockdown started in March 2020. The global workforce either had to adapt to working from home, being furloughed or made redundant. Production factories were closed which meant that there was an unexpected decrease in supply of products and…

By Carlin Aloysius and Kristen Rebello. Covid-19 took the world by surprise and affected the work culture all over the world. The social distancing and lockdown measures forced companies to find ways to keep their employees working and the business running as usual. Initially, similar to other companies Xander academy too introduced remote training sessions…

So, what’s the deal? From phishing scams to ransomware – cyber criminals are reshaping the financial crime landscape and presenting  financial institutions, regulators and InfoSec experts alike with a dizzying new heap of challenges. But what if the nature of this emerging strain of financial crime lies not in identity theft, insider dealing or bribery,…

As part of Stress Awareness Day 2021, Xander Associate Pradeepika highlights how taking time to focus on one’s passions and interests isn’t a selfish practice but instead a necessity to a happy and productive life – her motto is simple: “Love yourself and the rest will follow.”   Life has become extremely busy for everyone.…

Data Analytics Associate Minu takes us through her journey from being a stay at home mum to becoming one of our associates whilst giving tips and advice to help mums to get the right work life balance.   Working mum Being a working mum does not mean you will be a less productive employee. It…

Joe has seen the ugly side of stress in the past, in this blog, he uses his experiences to give 3 simple steps to help manage and overcome it It is well documented that stress has a direct effect on both your mental and physical health. Being creatures of habit, people tend to experience stress…

Data Analytics Associate Shadman understands that people make the workplace. a collective of backgrounds and experices are what can make a team so special. Diversity and inclusion are what drive the best businesses.   Inclusion in the workplace is about establishing a collaborative, supportive and respectful environment for all employees, including individuals with diverse backgrounds,…