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Hiring people with convictions: moving beyond stigma to opportunity

At a recent Opencast event in Newcastle, we brought together voices from the Ministry of Justice, The Recruitment Junction and our own People team for an open, panel-led discussion. The session was designed to explore a complex challenge: how organisations can move beyond stigma and policy barriers to open up more employment opportunities for people with convictions, while staying grounded in the realities businesses face.

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Accessibility in legacy services: Why waiting for the redesign is not enough

Accessibility in legacy services is often deprioritised in favour of future redesigns. In this blog, Adam Liptrot, Senior Consultant and Accessibility Specialist at Opencast, explores why that approach falls short, and why making meaningful improvements today is essential for the people who rely on these systems every day.

Product & Delivery

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Diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI)

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IT Architecture

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Engineering excellence in the age of Artificial Intelligence (AI)

In this blog, Linzi Shearer, Head of Capability Development at Opencast, explores how AI is reshaping software engineering and what that means for capability, quality, and accountability. From shifting skill demands to the growing importance of judgement and validation, Linzi sets out why strong engineering fundamentals matter more than ever in an AI-enabled world.

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Software Development

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IT Architecture

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Opencast appoints Jen Blundell as Chief Capabilities and People Officer

Jen Blundell, who brings years of leadership experience in digital roles and public service organisations, has joined Newcastle-headquartered Opencast as the company’s new Chief Capabilities and People Officer.

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Opencast surpasses 500 employees and secures a place on Crown Commercial Service TS4 framework

Independent technology consultancy Opencast has grown beyond 500 employees and secured a place on Crown Commercial Service Technology Services 4 (TS4) framework, marking a significant milestone in the company’s continued UK expansion.

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Opencast working hard to 'Make a difference'

Independent tech consultancy Opencast has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting local good causes through a trio of charity endeavours.

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Hiring people with convictions: moving beyond stigma to opportunity

At a recent Opencast event in Newcastle, we brought together voices from the Ministry of Justice, The Recruitment Junction and our own People team for an open, panel-led discussion. The session was designed to explore a complex challenge: how organisations can move beyond stigma and policy barriers to open up more employment opportunities for people with convictions, while staying grounded in the realities businesses face.

People & Culture

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Social Impact & Sustainability

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Government

Blog post

Accessibility in legacy services: Why waiting for the redesign is not enough

Accessibility in legacy services is often deprioritised in favour of future redesigns. In this blog, Adam Liptrot, Senior Consultant and Accessibility Specialist at Opencast, explores why that approach falls short, and why making meaningful improvements today is essential for the people who rely on these systems every day.

Product & Delivery

|

Diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI)

|

IT Architecture

Blog post

Engineering excellence in the age of Artificial Intelligence (AI)

In this blog, Linzi Shearer, Head of Capability Development at Opencast, explores how AI is reshaping software engineering and what that means for capability, quality, and accountability. From shifting skill demands to the growing importance of judgement and validation, Linzi sets out why strong engineering fundamentals matter more than ever in an AI-enabled world.

Data & AI

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Software Development

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IT Architecture

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Press release

Opencast appoints Jen Blundell as Chief Capabilities and People Officer

Jen Blundell, who brings years of leadership experience in digital roles and public service organisations, has joined Newcastle-headquartered Opencast as the company’s new Chief Capabilities and People Officer.

Press release

Opencast surpasses 500 employees and secures a place on Crown Commercial Service TS4 framework

Independent technology consultancy Opencast has grown beyond 500 employees and secured a place on Crown Commercial Service Technology Services 4 (TS4) framework, marking a significant milestone in the company’s continued UK expansion.

Press release

Opencast working hard to 'Make a difference'

Independent tech consultancy Opencast has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting local good causes through a trio of charity endeavours.

More Press Release

Blog post

Hiring people with convictions: moving beyond stigma to opportunity

At a recent Opencast event in Newcastle, we brought together voices from the Ministry of Justice, The Recruitment Junction and our own People team for an open, panel-led discussion. The session was designed to explore a complex challenge: how organisations can move beyond stigma and policy barriers to open up more employment opportunities for people with convictions, while staying grounded in the realities businesses face.

People & Culture

|

Social Impact & Sustainability

|

Government

Blog post

Accessibility in legacy services: Why waiting for the redesign is not enough

Accessibility in legacy services is often deprioritised in favour of future redesigns. In this blog, Adam Liptrot, Senior Consultant and Accessibility Specialist at Opencast, explores why that approach falls short, and why making meaningful improvements today is essential for the people who rely on these systems every day.

Product & Delivery

|

Diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI)

|

IT Architecture

More Blogs

Press release

Opencast appoints Jen Blundell as Chief Capabilities and People Officer

Jen Blundell, who brings years of leadership experience in digital roles and public service organisations, has joined Newcastle-headquartered Opencast as the company’s new Chief Capabilities and People Officer.

Press release

Opencast surpasses 500 employees and secures a place on Crown Commercial Service TS4 framework

Independent technology consultancy Opencast has grown beyond 500 employees and secured a place on Crown Commercial Service Technology Services 4 (TS4) framework, marking a significant milestone in the company’s continued UK expansion.

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Hiring people with convictions: moving beyond stigma to opportunity

Accessibility in legacy services: Why waiting for the redesign is not enough

Engineering excellence in the age of Artificial Intelligence (AI)

Opencast appoints Jen Blundell as Chief Capabilities and People Officer

Opencast surpasses 500 employees and secures a place on Crown Commercial Service TS4 framework

Opencast working hard to 'Make a difference'

Hiring people with convictions: moving beyond stigma to opportunity

Accessibility in legacy services: Why waiting for the redesign is not enough

Engineering excellence in the age of Artificial Intelligence (AI)

Opencast appoints Jen Blundell as Chief Capabilities and People Officer

Opencast surpasses 500 employees and secures a place on Crown Commercial Service TS4 framework

Opencast working hard to 'Make a difference'

Hiring people with convictions: moving beyond stigma to opportunity

Accessibility in legacy services: Why waiting for the redesign is not enough

Opencast appoints Jen Blundell as Chief Capabilities and People Officer

Opencast surpasses 500 employees and secures a place on Crown Commercial Service TS4 framework

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How user-centred design helps in healthcare

Opencast's good practice guide sets out how user-centred design (UCD) can help in healthcare, and offers eight prompts for those looking to apply a UCD mindset to their teams.

Data security in the NHS

Opencast's good practice guide explains the obstacles and pain points that healthcare organisations face on data security. Our experts offer 12 ways to improve.

How user-centred design helps in healthcare

Opencast's good practice guide sets out how user-centred design (UCD) can help in healthcare, and offers eight prompts for those looking to apply a UCD mindset to their teams.

Data security in the NHS

Opencast's good practice guide explains the obstacles and pain points that healthcare organisations face on data security. Our experts offer 12 ways to improve.

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