The global demand for tech talent is here to stay!
Tech talent recruitment remains firmly in the spotlight, amid rising digitisation, remote working and the rapid pace of technological change, demand for tech professionals continues to rise.
Is demand for tech talent in Belgium on the rise?
There’s an increase in demand for technical skills. This trend is evident in industries perceived as more prosperous, such as banking, online retail and pharma.
The technology industry in Belgium has experienced a period of growth, with the IT services market revenue projected to exceed 10 billion euros by 2027. (source)
Despite the availability of workers with digital skills being one of Belgium’s core advantages, there is a shortage in areas such as artificial intelligence, robotics, and cybersecurity. (source)
As of September 2022, 56% of tech jobs in Belgium and the Netherlands were characterized as hard to fill, meaning they remained vacant for more than sixty days on job posting sites. (source)
But what does this mean for talented potential candidates, and those looking to recruit and retain top individuals?
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The rising demand for tech talent
The rise in demand for high quality tech talent is a global concern. Despite the growth in machine learning and AI enabling some automation, technical skills are still in high demand.
The tech skills shortage is not a new phenomenon. However, an increasing number of non-tech companies are continuing to develop their tech infrastructure. As a result, the demand for tech talent continues to surge.
The good news is: we are seeing a rising number of next-generation workers pursuing a career in technology. Software development and related courses are increasingly popular with employees of all ages. Employers can also benefit from investing in the reskilling of their existing employee base.
Furthermore, the pandemic has taught us that remote working can be beneficial to both employers and employees. Many individuals can work from almost anywhere in the post-pandemic world. Therefore, remote working enables employers, HR teams and managers to cast a wider net in their search for talent.
Hays can advise on recruitment, training, and outsourcing to meet your tech skill demands. Get in touch to speak with one of our experts to find out how we can help.