This year, International Women’s Day also marks roughly one year since the global emergence of the Covid-19 pandemic.

Innovation isn’t working. At least, the old style of innovation isn’t. It can’t be – look at the number of established, iconic brands that have fallen foul of disruption over the past few years.

These turbulent times might not look like the best time to invest in your workforce: an uncertain economic future paired with unpredictable future skills needs make it a risk that may not seem worth taking.

While Covid has put the brakes on a lot of things – normal schooling, visiting family and friends, holidays and music festivals, commuting and meetings in the office, it has enabled and accelerated the uptake and development of a number of other trends.

Covid-19 has forced schools, colleges and universities to transform education delivery worldwide. Teaching has adapted to embrace a new world – and students have had to adapt.

While many of us have effectively transitioned to at-home working, for some industries, like construction and infrastructure, that’s completely impossible.

Capita supports AEGIS London with the provision of IT services in response to Covid-19, allowing the business to continue trading successfully.

Our customer service innovation team is solving industry-specific problems through technology, analytics and process design.

Our advisory services, training and project delivery offer reassurance to schools, academies and trusts of meeting HR responsibilities while supporting staff.

Join our team at the Royal Navy Submarine Training Centre (RNSTC) to inspire submariners and help shape tomorrow’s navy.