Five non-traditional talent pools that will help CIOs plug skills gaps

With 70 per cent of organisations struggling to keep up with the pace of change due to a skills shortage, digital leaders need to get creative with filling those gaps. Lily Haake, Head of Technology & Digital Executive Search at Harvey Nash and George Lynch, Head of Technology Advisory at NashTech share their thoughts in this article, which first appeared on ComputerWeekly.com.

The technology market continues to be hampered by severe skills gaps and talent shortages, a problem which shows no sign of abating. In the 2022 Nash Squared Digital Leadership report, 70% of digital leaders said skills shortages are preventing them from keeping up with the pace of change. Everything from data analysts to cybersecurity specialists and technical architects are in short supply and in high demand.

There are many facets to a successful talent recruitment strategy – attractive remuneration, flexible working arrangements, a strong brand, and a clear and compelling employee value proposition – but another key aspect is who you target. We would argue that exceptional times mean CIOs and other digital leaders must look beyond the traditional, established intake groups and channels. Fishing in non-traditional pools needs to become an integral part of the talent strategy.

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