The shortage of technical talent is all around us. According to recent research by Korn Ferry, the labor-skills shortage in the tech sector is expected to reach 4.3 million workers by 2030. Earlier this month, the Wall Street Journal reported the IT unemployment rate at a 20-year low. Demand is soaring for jobs in data analytics, AI, and other advanced skills. If you find these statistics compelling and agree the future of work is upon us, here are three steps you can take to empower the workforce we rely on for innovation. Engage in the local tech scene Gone are the days where there was merit to the idea that top technology talent only wants to live in Silicon Valley. While many cities all over the world are re-positioning themselves as “tech hubs,” here in Orange County, California, we are engaged in a number of initiatives to retain the talent we…
