Skilled talent in the tech industry is constantly in high demand. While Ireland has a well-earned reputation as a tech hub – due in large part to its excellent third-level and research institutions – there simply are not enough graduates and experienced professionals to meet the needs of an ever-growing and adapting industry. The war for talent in the tech industry is raging. Attracting and retaining talent is a constant battle.
In creating the type of culture that offers a sense of belonging, the organisations featured on the list are outperforming their competitors In a report recently published by Personio, drawing from a sample of 2,000 employees across the UK and Ireland, it was reported that 38 per cent of respondents intend to seek new employment within the next six to 12 months. What is the cause of this looming talent migration? For one in five of those intending to depart, a toxic workplace culture is cited as their primary motive.
In the war for talent, the cultures built on foundations of trust, respect, pride and camaraderie are the ones that will retain their best and brightest employees and attract those departing toxic cultures.