Access to skills
72% of tech hiring managers report a skills shortage
The top three most in-demand roles in tech:
- Information security
- Software development
- Cloud and infrastructure
Rules of attraction
The Great Resignation? 69% of tech leaders report an increase in resignations over the past 12 months
What are the most effective ways to attract talent?
- 24% Highlighting opportunities for progression
- 16% Offering an equity or share scheme
- 15% Increasing paid holiday or offering sabbaticals
Impact of remote working
How are businesses working now?
Hybrid working is the most popular choice – 60%
What are the negative impacts of remote working?
- Limited opportunities for junior staff to develop skills – 73%
- Identifying potential employee issues is harder – 69%
- Corporate culture suffers – 67%
Investment in hiring
42% of businesses spend capital raised through PE and VC on hiring and recruitment
Businesses make an average of 89 new hires after a funding round
Value in brand ethics
90% of tech leaders have been asked about ethics, values and ESG by a candidate
78% agree that having strong corporate values is essential for retaining and attracting talent
