洞察

IT Talent Gap

How defending our cybersecurity future requires a different approach

90% of security leaders think their organization is not at the top of its game when it comes to addressing cybersecurity risks. Responding to the mass challenge of tech talent shortage, 45% of IT executives depend on their current staff to handle more security responsibilities. In comparison, 45% use automation technologies, and 42% outsource security operations. IT executives are planning to invest more in filling the cybersecurity talent gap and offering security awareness training for all staff.

6 October, 2022

Read via ZDNET → How our managed services help →

IT Talent Gap

Plugging Hong Kong’s brain drain: new strategies to attract and retain top talent in the city

In a world where human capital is considered the most crucial factor in driving competitiveness and innovation, Hong Kong has been facing a brain drain. To immobolize this, the city can compete for top talent by raising the retirement age, increasing university places for non-local students and extending their stay post-graduation, and offering exceptional support, including tax incentives and educational benefits to scientists and researchers.

20 September, 2022

Read via SCMP → How our training academy helps →

IT Talent Gap

Breaking down the tech talent gap: hire talent from unconventional backgrounds

The tech skills gap is real. But it doesn't have to be a barrier — if you're willing to think outside the box. A recent McKinsey article makes the case for hiring people from "more unconventional backgrounds" who are learning tech skills to reinvent themselves and expand their skill sets, which helps narrow the tech talent gap. Employers are also looking beyond traditional qualifications to find candidates with the soft skills and potential to thrive in new roles.

1 September, 2022

Read TechRepublic → How our training academy helps →

IT Talent Gap

Will Singapore’s new talent work pass impress and lure top foreign talent?

Singapore has recently launched a new talent work pass starting in 2023 to attract and retain global talent with high-level skills and a monthly salary of at least S$30,000 in the city-state, keeping its borders and talent open to the world. Reducing friction for global talent, the new measures will allow foreign talent to stay in Singapore even if they change jobs, as well as allowing their spouses to work with a letter of consent.

31 August, 2022

Read via CNA → How our talent sourcing helps →

IT Talent Gap

3 keys of tech talent success: diversity, learning, and adaptability

Our industry has reached a tipping point where it is no longer just about having the right skills but about talents who can adapt those skills to fit into a rapidly-changing business landscape. To unlock the full workforce potential, organizations need to grasp the whole picture of diverse talent, make learning at the center of their strategies, and re-evaluate jobs and roles to be more adaptable to change.

8 June, 2022

Read via Forbes → How our training academy helps →

IT Talent Gap

Hiring IT talents: The myths and truths of today’s talent shortage

Digital transformation is one way to address the IT talent shortage, as it creates opportunities for IT professionals while driving growth. Seeking more than an attractive salary, top IT talents are looking for organizations with strong company culture, career growth potential, and opportunities to learn new skills. Here’s a look at the myths and truths about IT shortage today.

9 May, 2022

Read via The Enterprisers Project → How our training academy helps →

IT Talent Gap

How hybrid work can alleviate APAC’s looming talent shortage

As businesses continue to shift toward remote work, they need to find ways to keep employees engaged. While wider office space may help increase employee satisfaction, the reality is that many people are seeking flexible work arrangements. This has led to a growing skills shortage, as many people have started moving to companies that provide flexibility.

29 March, 2022

Read via Tech Wire Asia → How our talent sourcing helps →

IT Talent Gap

4 tips to narrow the skills gap globally

The world's largest generation is entering the workforce. A billion young people are looking for jobs, and they need on-the-job training more than ever before. The global youth unemployment crisis presents a massive opportunity to invest in platforms that connect employers and employees with information about the most needed skills and where to get them, to reskill and upskill workforces.

18 March, 2022

Read via Harvard Business Review → How our training academy helps →

IT Talent Gap

4 tips for recruiting and managing modern tech talents

It's no secret that the tech sector is growing, and the demand for skilled tech workers has never been higher. Companies need to evolve the way they engage this scarce labor pool.  That's why it's so important to make sure you're hiring the right people. To keep up with this growing industry, companies are rethinking new approaches to hiring and developing talent in 2022 and years ahead.

16 March, 2022

Read via Forbes → How our talent sourcing helps →