FDM Group

Career break behind you? Time to jump back in 🔄 Our Returners Programme is designed specifically for experienced professionals returning to work after a career break. We offer specialist learning and development, coaching, mentorship, and assignments with world-leading organisations. Want to know more? Come meet our Returners Team in person at our London centre. Learn about the programme, ask questions, and see if it’s the right fit for you. 🗓️ 20 May 🕙 10am - 12:15pm BST 📍 FDM London centre Secure your space: bit.ly/43MGTkg

Not every strong tech hire comes from a traditional tech background. Ethan didn’t start out in engineering, but he’s now delivering real solutions on ServiceNow and adding value across a large financial organisation. His story is a reminder that with the right training and environment, potential can translate into real impact, quickly.

Last week, our Head of the Returners Programme, Sarah Mavius, joined over 100 senior leaders from business, government and the third sector to tackle one of the UK labour market’s most urgent challenges: an ageing workforce. The Leading the Demographic Shift event, hosted by Brave Starts, focused on what organisations can do in practice. With professionals aged 50 and over now making up a third of the UK workforce and the fastest growing group in employment, Sarah highlighted the importance of building an age-inclusive workforce.

Despite having a highly sought-after degree and applying for dozens of jobs every week, Daniel struggled to get his first role in the tech industry. Breaking into an increasingly competitive job market is a challenge many grads are facing today. Now thriving on our Software Engineering Practice, Daniel's story highlights why access and opportunity matter just as much as talent. Full story featured in @theipaper ➡️ bit.ly/4nkNH0D

FDM Hong Kong has recently collaborated with @HSBC Corporate & Institutional Banking Technology and Mission Plus on delivering an AI hackathon focused on practical outcomes. ⏳ In under five hours, teams of FDM consultants and HSBC engineers tackled real financial services use cases, moving from ideas to working solutions using agentic AI to accelerate progress. The outcome showed what’s possible when collaboration is designed with purpose. Structure, delivery‑ready talent, and specialist AI capability combined to generate tangible results in a short amount of time.

Leaving the forces doesn’t mean starting over. It means bringing your experience to a new career. With specialist coaching, mentorship and assignments at world-leading organisations, we support those transitioning from the forces into civilian careers. Join our upcoming virtual insight day and learn how we can help you translate your existing skills and experience into new opportunities. Register now ➡️ bit.ly/40uxb3Z

Great to welcome so many of you to our She Lives Tech panel events at our Sydney and Melbourne centres. Our brilliant panellists shared insights from their journeys as FDM Consultants, from securing their first role in tech to navigating corporate life as women in the industry. A huge thank you to Jessica, Claudia, Samantha, Anjali, Gorgia, Nehal, and Dristi for sharing your experiences so openly and inspiring the next generation of talent 🌟

We recently hosted a Change & Transformation Q&A at our Toronto centre, featuring one of our alumni, Aneri Thakore 🎙️ Aneri is now an IT Business Systems Analyst working in financial services and began her tech career as an FDM consultant. Since transitioning into a permanent role with one of our clients, she has built expertise in ServiceNow, agile delivery, and connecting business and technical teams. It was great to bring consultants together in the Skills Lab to hear about her journey, insights, and real‑world advice.

Career break behind you? Time to jump back in 🔄 Our Returners Programme is designed specifically for experienced professionals returning to work after a career break. We offer specialist learning and development, coaching, mentorship, and assignments with world-leading organisations. Want to know more? Come meet our Returners Team in person at our London centre. Learn about the programme, ask questions, and see if it’s the right fit for you. Secure your space: bit.ly/43MGTkg

Many organizations are past AI pilots and starting to face the hard part: making it work in everyday operations and at scale. Join us for an in‑person panel event focused on what it really takes to move AI from pilot projects into practical, enterprise use. 📍 Hart House, Toronto 🗓 Thursday, June 4 If AI is on your roadmap and you’re thinking about what comes next, this is a conversation worth being part of. Reserve your space: bit.ly/427O3xB

Australia ✈️ New Zealand We recently travelled across the Tasman to New Zealand to catch up with our consultants, alumni, and clients. We also attended various career fairs to talk to students interested in tech about opportunities in our Graduate Program. We're proud to keep building strong connections across the region 🤝

For Girls in #ICTDay, our Delivery Director, Rachel Lintott, helped deliver a community event in Leeds focused on encouraging more young women to explore careers in tech. Working alongside @cllr_dan_cohen, Lord Mayor of Leeds, @AllyHighLeeds, and The Leeds Jewish Free School, the event welcomed 30 students to learn more about the tech industry and the amazing opportunities it offers. Laiba and Sehrish also joined the session, sharing their personal experiences of starting out through our Apprenticeship Programme. 💚 Women belong in tech, and initiatives like this play a vital role in inspiring the next generation.

We’re excited to share that FDM US has been named a 4 Star Employer in the 2026 @VETSIndexes Employer Awards 🎉 This marks our sixth consecutive year being recognized, an achievement that reflects our continued commitment to supporting veterans as they transition from service into meaningful, long‑term careers with us.

Work isn’t experienced the same way by everyone, and for autistic employees, some of the biggest barriers aren’t always visible. Meaningful inclusion happens when organisations take the time to understand individual needs and adapt the way they work. 💙 This #WorldAutismAcceptanceMonth, FDM Alumni Hannah and Paula share how employers and colleagues can better support neurodivergent people in the workplace, from thoughtful onboarding to sensory‑aware environments. Explore this topic further in our blog: bit.ly/4u9cnuW

Planning your next chapter after military service? Your skills, leadership, and experience are highly valued across the civilian workforce. Through specialist coaching, mentorship, and assignments with world‑leading organisations, we help former service personnel transition into meaningful civilian careers. Come and meet the FDM team at the @CTPinfo Employment Fair in Edinburgh next week to learn how we can help you turn your existing experience into long‑term career success. 🎟️ Get your free ticket: bit.ly/4sB7dH1

👀 Come with us to talk tech careers with students and grads across Australia & New Zealand! We’ve been on the road answering questions, sharing career advice, and chatting about life after uni with FDM. Thanks to everyone who stopped to say hi! We loved meeting the next generation of tech professionals 💚 Thinking about your next step? Check out our Graduate Program: bit.ly/46pAX1L

Is Hong Kong on your career radar? This free webinar offers practical insight for students and graduates considering a move, as well as nationals planning to return after graduating overseas. 🗓️ 7 May 2026 🕣 1:30pm BST | 8:30am EDT If you’re looking for a clearer route from degree to real‑world experience in a global hub, secure your place. bit.ly/3OBtN4j

Thinking about a future in tech? We’re hosting an in‑person panel for women who want real insight into what a career in the industry can look like. Come along to learn from our very own female consultants as they share: • Their journeys into the industry after university • The exciting projects they’re working on right now • Practical advice for standing out and landing your first role Connect with women in tech, ask questions, and explore upcoming graduate opportunities. 📍 Sydney & Melbourne 🗓 28 April 🔗 Book your space: bit.ly/4tj4hjq

You don’t need to know everything about tech to work in the industry. What matters is building the right skills and staying open to learning as tech continues to evolve. From AI to cybersecurity, these are the key areas to focus on if you’re a student or recent graduate looking to start a career in this space. If you’re looking for a way to get started, build confidence, and gain real‑world experience, the FDM Graduate Programme can be a great first step. Learn more: bit.ly/3QbhdJH

Sehrish wanted to pursue higher education, but tuition fees and the pressure of student debt led her to explore a different path. Through the FDM Apprenticeship Programme, she gained real‑world experience, practical skills, and a clear route into a tech career. Stories like Sehrish’s reflect the impact we're making in Leeds. Opening access to tech careers, supporting organisations with diverse talent, and helping build a more inclusive digital industry. This June, we’re proud to sponsor @BallLeeds, which so far has raised over £300k for Leeds Community Foundation to fund digital access, skills development, and community projects across the city. Excited to continue driving real impact in Leeds, together.