Communications of the ACM
Prepare for Talent Wars
As the result of an intensifying war for IT talent, hiring managers and recruiters are watching carefully to make sure their own most valued employees aren't about to pursue new career opportunities. A combination of factors — including growing numbers of unfilled job openings and underpaid employees who want more lucrative jobs — is causing a hiring rush that's expected to accelerate this year. The article takes a closer look at the technology and engineering jobs in greatest demand, while outlining several of the steps that companies are taking to retain their top IT talent.
In a study conducted last month by Dice.com, 54% of hiring managers and recruiters said they expect tech talent poaching to become more aggressive this year. Another 33% of respondents expect the level of poaching to remain the same, while just 3% expect a let-up. Industry watchers have been warning that unhappily employed workers are getting restless. As job openings increase, people who stayed in less-than-ideal jobs during the recession are jumping at a chance to find something new. Across all industries, CareerBuilder reports that 15% of full-time, employed workers are actively seeking a new job. Another 76% aren't actively looking, but said they would change jobs in 2011 for the right opportunity.
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