NextGen Success story- FSB Technology
Improving tech diversity through Harvey Nash NextGen solution
FSB Technology is an award-winning sportsbook platform at the forefront of innovation. During periods of significant growth, FSB wanted to ensure hiring incorporated a long term people and talent strategy for technology which was inclusive and forward-thinking.
Objective
To promote inclusion and diversity within the tech team, FSB wanted to increase the number of women and talent from underrepresented groups it hired, which was much lower than industry average. Additionally, the company needed to attract candidates with exceptionally high analytical capability and technology skills given the complexity of the platform.
Solution
FSB engaged Harvey Nash NextGen to develop a technology focused graduate programme to support diverse hiring alongside skills development. Harvey Nash’s NextGen hire train deploy solution was able to cast a wide net to attract graduates from many diverse backgrounds. Specifically, we looked for those with high aptitude and a passion for a career in technology. Our training academy then upskilled these talented individuals in the technical and soft skills they would need to add value right away and succeed in a professional technology team. We customised a curriculum to cover Full Stack Java Development and React alongside professional skills and commercial awareness.
“We immediately saw the value in partnering with Harvey Nash NextGen to improve the diversity of our tech teams. Giving young people from diverse backgrounds an opportunity is something we are wholeheartedly behind at FSB.”
by Sam Lawrence, Chief Technical Officer, FSB Technology
The Results
Over 12 weeks, our trainees underwent
intensive training in the Academy and delivered
against tight learning and project deadlines.
We were pleased to increase the size of our
intake based on strong candidate performance
during interviews.
Further, our first cohort included 75% Female
participation and 75% inclusion of
underrepresented groups.
Following the first successful cohort, Harvey
Nash NextGen ran a second programme the
following year, further improving diversity and
long-term skills development at FSB
Technology.
Harvey Nash NextGen
Developing the next generation of diverse tech talent for global businesses through our hire, train, deploy model. We take the time, cost, and hassle out of finding the right talent at the right time, helping you to build the next generation of talent your business needs. We provide opportunity to those from underrepresented groups and empower them, build confidence and offer the tools needed to succeed. Discover NextGen here.
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