Thriving in Tech and IT: Building a resilient workforce
5 min | Andrea Kelly | Article | Workforce management Industry insights Technology | General
Imagine your organization not just keeping up but thriving amidst rapid technological changes. Picture a workforce that's resilient, adaptable, and strategically aligned with the future. This isn't fiction—it’s a reality you can achieve. Discover how to navigate the talent landscape in the Tech and IT industry through a six-step method to optimize and future-proof your talent and management strategies. Based on a study conducted with the leading research firm Everest Group, in this blog we'll explore the current landscapes and challenges to enhance your understanding and awareness of the complexities within the dynamic and uncertain IT and tech industry.
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There is tension between the technology sectors and other industries as emerging technologies such as AI and ML blur the lines and affect every company. Creating industry cross competition, organizations are putting on a strong fight to upkeep with scarcity and the high demand for skilled IT talent to support organization’s digital initiatives. Follow along as we identify the emerging and evolving IT roles.
Evolving IT roles:
Emerging IT roles:
Technological advancements should prompt your organization to adapt and reassess the effectiveness of current roles within your workforce and stay ahead of the curve, ensuring they align with your evolving digital landscape. Our experts are here to help! Reach out to us for more information on actionable insights and services.
Like every advancement, AI and ML come with their setbacks. The increased demand for diverse skilled professionals has led to scarcity, ultimately creating a demand-supply gap affecting many aspects of the job market in the Tech and IT industry. The challenges and opportunities are as follows:
Opportunity: Implement a skill-based strategy to attract highly skilled talent relevant to your strategic objectives. In addition, upskill and reskill your existing employees to keep your workforce resilient and relevant to the trends and evolving technologies. To solve your skill shortages and skills gaps challenges, speak with our experts about Talent Management strategies.
Opportunity: 52% of organizations believe external help can improve DE&I outcomes. Examine your current DE&I policies to improve your brand identity as an organization to attract talent. Demonstrate the uniqueness of your business through a broader spectrum of skills, experiences, and opinions within your workforce.
Opportunity: Utilize talent management and acquisition services to obtain robust analytics to streamline the complexities of your business and retain top talent.
Opportunity: 80% of businesses are assessing and implementing direct sourcing to hire contingent workers to tap into niche talent pools, your organization should do the same.
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Many tech-based companies in mature markets such as the US, Australia, and the UK are shifting their hiring approach to a skill-based strategy to attract the right talent. Organizations are moving away from traditional qualification-centric models and focusing on skill-based hiring and prioritizing hands-on experience to effectively navigate the dynamic and unpredictable technological landscape. Additionally, they are seeking individuals who can stand out from the talent pool by demonstrating a willingness to learn, upskill, and reskill to adapt to the uncertainties and rapid changes of the tech industry, essentially reinforcing a more resilient equipped workforce.
Prepare your organization and develop resilience for a future in IT and Tech by following these six steps to future-proof your talent strategy as you adapt to the evolving technological landscape. Additionally, get effective support by contacting one of our experts.
Andrea Kelly Director, Client Solutions