Attracting top tech talent is a challenge that requires a strategic approach. Discover the secrets to drawing in the industry's best, from creating an appealing company culture to offering competitive benefits and exciting opportunities for growth and innovation.
Labor markets are tight for many types of workers, especially for employees with technical skills
Demand for these workers by non-tech companies has increased even as tech giants like Facebook and Amazon seek to hire thousands of…
- The key to overcoming the talent crunch is to widen their funnel of candidates by seeking those with a broader set of desired capabilities-not only technical skills-from a much more diverse pool.
Culture of Coaching and Development
High-quality coaching and development encourages ongoing skill development and reinforces inclusion by providing real sponsorship of employees with diverse backgrounds.
- Earning a reputation for excellence in all these areas will take time and effort, but the payoff is a high-caliber, diverse workforce hungry to help the company succeed in the new tech-enabled economy.
Commitment to diversity and inclusion
A strong diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) strategy can help companies attract talent
- 48% of respondents would consider switching to another company if it had a built-out DEI strategy
- Objectively testing for capabilities and skills rather than relying on past experience and credentials has been shown to improve diversity
Transparent and accountable senior management
Managers are visible and willing to engage directly with employees
- They also act with speed and decisiveness
- If employees feel leadership is intransigent and unaccountable, they are more likely to leave to build a competing company
