The article, “Tech Talent Tectonics: Ten new realities for finding, keeping, and developing talent” by McKinsey & Company, discusses the current state and future trends of the technology industry’s talent market. The article highlights 10 key trends that are shaping the technology talent market, including:

1) increased competition for top talent,

2) a growing demand for diverse and inclusive teams,

3) the need to reskill and upskill existing workers,

4) the growing importance of soft skills,

5) the shift towards remote work,

6) the increasing use of automation and artificial intelligence in recruiting,

7) the use of “talent clouds” to access a global pool of talent,

8) the rise of the “gig economy” in tech,

9) the growing importance of corporate social responsibility and environmental, social, and governance (ESG) factors in attracting and retaining top talent, and

10) the need for new forms of measurement and metrics to track and evaluate the success of talent development efforts

What do you think? Which trend(s) are impacting yourself and your organisation? Do you have any insights you would like to share on a particular trend?