Is there a link between new technologies and the recruitment of younger and younger talent?

Jon Christensen. —“Not necessarily. In our experience, we need to keep looking at where the desired talent hangs out. As new technologies come up, we need to adapt. Depending on the type of role you are recruiting, the challenges will be different. For companies like ours where we hire mainly highly technical and business-level talent, whether it is people at the beginning of their career or more senior-level people, we will generally use the same tools and technologies.

Why is it difficult to recruit new talent today?

“It has always been difficult to recruit great talent. It isn’t any different now that it was in previous years. Over the past few years, there has been a huge increase in competition for talent, especially as companies ramp up hiring after Covid. And after two years of people getting used to working remotely, it is hard to get them to come into an office or even relocate to where an office is, because they have found they can do their role remotely.

Are diversity and inclusion key factors in talent acquisition?

“Yes. Research shows that companies with diverse teams are more profitable. At Spire, we focus on diversity of thought and experience in our recruiting efforts, which stems from people coming from different cultures, regions, countries, ethnicities and genders. As a global company serving customers around the world, we draw on our diversity of thought and experience to develop products and services that meet our customers’ needs.”