Retention

15-Second Overview: A recent large study uncovered the reasons tech pros cite for leaving roles The top reason was a lack of growth opportunities, something surveyed managers did not realize In light of the data, increasing retention can happen by ensuring tech pro expectations meet a role’s realities   It’s natural for businesses to want happy employees who can enjoy work, be productive, and stay for the long haul. Despite this simple desire, a recent survey of over 5,000 respondents shows nearly half of companies struggle to retain their tech talent. Why is that the case, and how can changing your recruiting process improve employee longevity?   Understanding Today’s Tech […]

15-Second Overview The average tenure of an IT pro in the biggest tech companies is less than two years Societal and economic shifts have created a new Talent Economy, increasing mobile and independent working options Employers must adapt to this new environment to maintain success in IT hiring   It’s clear that the tenure of tech pros in 2018 is shorter than ever. Take a look at the biggest names in the industry such as Apple, Google, and Amazon, and the tenure of their average employee is less than two years. What’s less clear to many organizations is why this is happening and, more importantly, how to turn this potential […]

In today’s IT employment market, vacant positions greatly outnumber available professionals. The resulting tech talent shortage causes headaches for hiring managers trying to keep their businesses fully staffed. At the same time, one-third of new hires quit within the first six months. This underscores the rapid growth of the gig economy, where top professionals are changing jobs more often and electing to work in contingent positions. While strategies exist for locating qualified candidates and hiring faster, what if your organization had fewer open roles to fill? After all, every time someone leaves, that opens up a hard-to-fill position. If a company can become more proactive by improving employee retention rather […]