How to Attract Top Tech Talent

Software and technology are becoming a critical component for businesses throughout the economy, not just tech companies.

This trend is growing. Before Covid-19, more than 40% of software engineer and developer hires were made by non-tech companies. During the first few months of the pandemic, while many companies were cutting staff, Facebook announced it would hire 10,000 additional product and engineering staff members. Amazon plans to surpass that.

Companies recognise that they need to seek people from a more diverse pool with a broader set of desired capabilities. Technical skills remain critical but are less needed for specific jobs such as customer success and product managers.

Companies could find a person who has the ability most predictive of success in a role such as collaboration, stress management, and self-confidence, and the rest can be learned on the job through training.