As organizations continue to invest in technology, they will need to foster digital skills from within while also seeking external talent to maximize return on investment.
In this context, Experis, ManpowerGroup's technology brand, explores the six macro trends that will mark companies this year and presents conclusions to help them humanize the digital age:
Growth industries will need to develop their own talent
Labor demand will remain strong in many growth sectors, such as information technology. In fact, it is expected that by 2025 there will be 149 million new digital jobs in areas such as Privacy, Cybersecurity, Data Analytics, Machine Learning and AI, Cloud, Data, and Software Development.
In this sense, employers that focus on supporting their employees in professional development will attract, retain and help the next generation of talent.
Humanize, not dehumanize: Organizations need to use the power of technology to humanize, not dehumanize, the workplace. For that, you have to look for people with interpersonal skills that improve communication, collaboration and connectivity between the two. The most prominent are: critical thinking and analysis, creativity and originality, reasoning and problem solving, reliability and self-discipline, and resilience and adaptability.
Working on the definition of a hybrid work format: In a labor market in which 78% of companies say they have difficulties finding IT and Technology collaborators, employers will have to listen carefully to their needs and think about a format that is beneficial to them. all. According to the research, 87% of employees do not want to work from the office full time, while 42% prefer a hybrid model.
Rethinking the need for a college degree: To address the shortage, companies can broaden the search for talent to untapped sources, such as skilled and experienced candidates who haven't yet earned a college degree.
Women want work to work for them: Women make up just 28% of the workforce in the tech industry and just 14% of software engineers. To get them back into the workforce, it's critical that organizations offer them more flexible office hours, pay equity, and advanced training.
Talent knows no borders: There is a reality: qualified talent is scattered all over the world. As a result, companies will need to become employers of choice, regardless of location, and expand their search to other countries and markets that will allow them to compete proactively and creatively.
“In a world in which the shortage of technological talent is at its highest peak, companies must focus on developing their own talent, rethinking their attraction and retention strategies in such a way that they are functional for people and the business. Access to human capital, especially in technology, is an important differentiator for organizations ”, says Marcelo Roitman, Managing Director of Experis.