Celebrate women’s achievements. Raise awareness against bias. Take action for equality. We talked to two Westcon-Comstor trailblazers – Catherine Mwololo and Elmien Du Toit – what International Women’s Day means…
Category: People
What to expect from a sales apprenticeship at Westcon-Comstor
After finishing college, Emilio was keen to jump straight into the world of work. But, with little experience and knowledge of the industry he wanted to work in, he was…
From apprentice to award-winning field marketer: one apprentice’s journey to career success
Unsure about what she wanted to pursue as her career, Vicki found herself scouring the internet looking for a sales position to launch her career. She stumbled upon Westcon-Comstor’s apprenticeship…
How to kickstart your marketing career with an apprenticeship at Westcon-Comstor
When Shannon applied to our apprenticeship programme, she had no marketing experience, no qualification, and no knowledge of cybersecurity nor the technology distribution industry. Like most people starting their careers,…
How we’re helping ‘build the future’ through our award-winning apprenticeship programme
Amanda started her career working in inside sales at Dell Computers. She didn’t go to university and admits “I wasn’t the best at school.” She was, however, very lucky to…
Hybrid working – the state of play
“Where, and when, work gets done will be determined by what makes the most sense to drive the highest levels of productivity and engagement.” Gartner Hybrid is here to stay…
How to make hybrid work for everyone
“By 2023, 75% of G2000 companies will commit to providing technical parity to a workforce that is hybrid by design rather than by circumstance” International Data Corporation (IDC) As businesses…
ERGs: why we’re getting serious about inclusion
While we’ve always believed in diversity and inclusion at Westcon-Comstor, the business case for them in the workplace is now overwhelming. Donna Bain, SVP People and Development, explains how we…
Better mental health and why it matters to us
10 October marks World Mental Health Day, when we can all take time to reflect on our own mental health and how we are supporting wellness in our workplace. To…
How company values shape our workplace culture
Fostering a rich, inclusive and dynamic company culture by focusing on the complete employee journey and experience is not just good for our people, but the bottom line too. In…