How the IT & Digital Sector is responding to Covid-19
An APAC Hiring Manager Survey examining the future of work
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Are you more likely to consider homeworking on an ongoing basis?
A greater balance between home and office working has been forecasted for years but it has taken this global emergency to test our technical capabilities and virtual working tools. That fact that over 98% of companies are looking to adopt this into their future plans and ways of working suggests that we have passed this test with flying colours.
There’s no denying that the pandemic has forced business owners to think differently and adapt more quickly than they ever would have before.
- Mark Nielsen, APAC CEO
Small businesses look to be the most resilient in the employment space with over 30% continuing to hire normally and only 10% reducing planned hires.
A 30% increase in homeworking across the IT & Digital sector in just a few short weeks is a testament to the ability of organisations to adapt.
About our Research
The ongoing Covid-19 crisis is having a profound impact on both our personal and professional lives. This research aims to provide a greater understanding of how these changes are shaping the future of work in the IT & Digital sectors in both the short and long-term.
The research draws on the thoughts and views of over 500 Hiring Managers working in the IT & Digital sectors and is accurate as of 12.00 on 6 May 2020.
Any repurposing of this data must clearly cite Talent. If you have any questions or comments please email marketing@talentinternational.com
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What percentage of your workforce was set-up to work from home before the Covid-19?
What percentage of your workforce is now set-up to work from home?
98% of companies are looking to adopt homeworking into their future plans.
Has homeworking led to you feeling less connected?
As expected, the majority of people are feeling more disconnected than before homeworking and the beginning of this crisis. This might be enough to discourage organisations who may be considering home working long-term. However, there is still a large percentage of people who are feeling no less connected, a testament to the connection and culture strategies and digital tools currently supporting organisational communication.
- Ian Tyler, APAC Chief Strategy Officer
What are your hiring plans?
What is your major concern when it comes to employees working from home?
This data backs up what we have seen in the staffing sector, the majority of organisations are expected to freeze hiring during the lock-down period, however, in the technology space many organisations are experiencing heavy increases in demand around areas of telecommunication and server hosting, a direct impact of Covid-19 and the new way of working which I believe is set to continue beyond the existing crisis.
- Bianca Jones, New Zealand Country Manager
Companies are more concerned with the impacts of working from home on the health of their employees than they are with an individual's productivity or even the financial stability of the organisation.
By organisational size
By organisational size
How has the lockdown period impacted your hiring plans?
Have you implemented or are you considering virtual onboarding?
Whilst some organisations are choosing to push back start dates for new hires, others are embracing technology to ensure that they don’t risk losing out on top talent.
There are various pros and cons for choosing virtual vs more traditional onboarding but there is no reason to believe that the candidate experience should be hindered by virtual onboarding provided that you have a well thought-out process to wrap around the software tools available.
For further information download our Virtual Onboarding Guide.
- April Marcot, APAC Head of People & Culture
How has the lockdown period impacted the number of job applications?
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In the new world of work, creating data driven hiring strategies will be vital to ensure organisations achieve sustainable growth in a challenging economic climate.
We are currently offering free consultations for organisations looking to review their Hiring Strategies for the new world of work. Get in touch to book a time for a virtual coffee with one of our Hiring experts.