2025 Workforce planning for companies with less than 250 employees
As companies in DACH and the broader EU prepare for headcount planning in 2025, once again they need to navigate a complex market environment. Although economic stability is gradually returning, it doesn’t mirror the high-growth years of the past. Effective headcount planning can be demanding for businesses with fewer than 250 employees, often relying on […]
Navigating Work Culture Differences: EU vs. Emerging Markets for tech talents
Tech talent is no longer confined by geographic borders. As companies in the European Union seek to diversify their teams with skilled professionals from emerging markets, understanding the nuances of different work cultures becomes crucial. The contrasts between EU and emerging market work environments can be significant, influencing everything from communication styles to decision-making processes. […]
Sourcing talent from Emerging Markets
The hunt for tech talent has extended beyond traditional markets, with companies increasingly looking towards emerging markets as rich sources of skilled professionals. These regions offer a diverse pool of talent, often with unique technical skills and innovative perspectives. However, sourcing talent from these areas comes with its own set of challenges and opportunities. Whether […]
How to attract tech talents from Emerging markets?
Improving your employer brand is key to attracting top tech talent from emerging markets. Aligning your benefits, compensation structures, growth opportunities and overall employment proposition with the motivations that drive these talents’ relocation decisions is critical. Here are some key strategies to consider: 1. Culture as a foundation Recognize the significance of cultural alignment: Acknowledge […]
Strategic Solutions to Navigate the AI Talent Landscape
In the ever-evolving realm of artificial intelligence, organizations find themselves at the crossroads of incredible innovation and a pressing talent shortage. The demand for skilled AI professionals is surging, creating a landscape where strategic navigation is key to success. According to an IBM report, fewer than 10,000 individuals worldwide currently possess the expertise needed to […]
2023 Trends: Talent acquisition & workforce planning
What did we learn after the turbulent tech layoffs in 2022? With hundreds of companies shedding staff, sensational headlines make it sound like a tech bubble has burst and the entire industry is about to collapse. This will not be the case in 2023. According to a ZipRecruiter survey, 79% of employees recently hired after […]
Navigating the Aftermath of 2022/2023 Layoffs
Expectations of rapid economic recovery following the hiring boom in 2021 and early 2022 were overly optimistic. Like the stock and cryptocurrency markets, the talent acquisition space is sensitive to economic changes. Over the past two years, we’ve seen real examples of how external market dynamics can change everything. Drastically. You may also find interesting: Counter […]
Salary for Engineering Managers in 2023
The demand for Engineering Managers has increased recently, and the salary levels have drastically changed. With the growing importance of technology in business operations, companies are looking for individuals who can bring a combination of technical proficiency and business and leadership skills to lead teams. As mentioned by Hasitha Liyanage, Vice President of Engineering at :Different, […]
From Developer to Engineering Manager
Everyone wants experienced tech leads in their teams but, the fact is there aren’t enough of them out there to fill all open roles. Team Lead, Tech Lead, Engineering Manager, these and other technical middle management roles are the cornerstones of any growing business. They are at the forefront of innovation, responsible for leading teams […]
How to build and manage strong candidate relationships
We all know developers get lots of job offers on a daily basis, but not all of those openings are aligned with candidates’ experience and backgrounds. This is one of the main reasons why developers and tech recruiters have a “tense” relationship. You can find many jokes about a tech person and a recruiter interacting, […]
How to Work Flexibly Post-Pandemic: Your Guide to Partial Telecommuting
With the many types of flexible work arrangements emerging, the ways of working are changing. It can get confusing to understand their differences, unique advantages and challenges. In this article, we focus on partial telecommuting, also called partial remote work. From an employee’s perspective, this can either mean you work from an office location some […]
Last Minute Virtual Holiday Party Ideas
Holiday parties are always memorable. Everyone is able to see their colleagues in a different light and share fun memories unrelated to work. Virtual holiday parties are exactly the same, just online and more planned, hosted through video conference platforms like Zoom, Google Meet or other video platforms. They can include games, activities or different […]