How the IT & Digital Sector is responding to Covid-19
A Global Hiring Manager Survey examining the future of work
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Are you more likely to consider homeworking on an ongoing basis?
It’s not surprising that more organisations are opening up to the idea of home working beyond Covid-19. The current crisis has shown itself to be an acid test for virtual working tools and most have passed with flying colours. This new-found confidence in technology coupled with the cost savings of not having to rent a physical office space and the reduction in associated overheads and expenses is really allowing business owners to warm to this new-normal.
- Darren Wells, EMEA CEO
Startups feel better equipped to deal with mental health & wellness during lockdown. With just 10% listing it as a major concern, compared to above 40% in SMEs & corporates.
A 26% increase in homeworking across the IT & Digital sector in just a few short weeks is a testament to the ability of organisations to adapt but has put pressure on organisational culture.
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.
We surveyed over 17,000 Hiring Managers working in the IT & Digital sectors across the globe and the response data 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 letschat@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?
60% of SMEs admitted to feeling disconnected in the early weeks of lockdown. This compares to 45% in the corporate sector and 41% in startups.
Has homeworking led to you feeling less connected?
This is a stat that may surprise some but I think it's a validation of the technology which is helping organisations around the world stay connected during lockdown. Software such as Teams, Zoom and Skype have stepped up and passed the ultimate acid test for remote working. We shouldn't, however, be complacent about the fact that just under 50% have still felt a noticeable disconnect during this period and that may be enough to make business leaders think twice about committing to remote working long-term.
- Mark Nielsen, APAC CEO
What are your hiring plans?
What is your major concern when it comes to employees working from home?
As expected organisations are freezing hiring during the lock-down period, however in the technology space lots of organisations are experiencing heavy increased 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.
- Kevin Board, Director London, Talent
SMEs remain the most active organisations in the jobs market, with just 40% freezing hiring plans, compared to 67% in startups and 62% in corporates.
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.
- Rebecca Trowell, CPO, Talent
How has the lockdown period impacted the number of job applications?
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.
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