Welcome to the new year! It’s always an exciting time for advancement opportunities, new adventures, and a fresh perspective. But is your organization staying current with the ever-changing landscape come 2025? Here’s what job seekers are looking for and what we’re hearing from the IT community.
We don’t think this desire in job seekers will ever dissipate. IT professionals seek longevity in new roles that will empower them to put down roots, grow, and adapt to industry changes. Be an organization with a positive company culture with a long-term view of top talent.
2024 saw a huge surge in several new fields, including applied AI and next-generation software development, and we anticipate an increase in the need for these opportunities in the new year. There are so many exciting opportunities in these emerging roles that top IT talent are eager to apply for, so creating these roles is pivotal in staying current.
Opportunities that offer contract and hybrid roles are top of mind for those making career changes in the new year as the professional environment makes a shift from prioritizing the exhausting hustle culture to elevating positive mental health. Forbes also reported in a recent publication that more companies are expected to adopt a four-day workweek in 2025, citing it promises “enhanced employee well-being, improved work-life balance, and reduced carbon footprints.[1]
An organization that appeals to IT job seekers invests in its talent and prioritizes its team’s professional and personal development. Check in on your management team. Are they open to finding and presenting opportunities to upskill or reskill team members? To continue their education in the IT field, both for their benefit and yours?
IDR works closely with a wide pool of top talent ready to augment your team. Reach out today to get started.
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[1]https://www.forbes.com/sites/bernardmarr/2024/10/07/8-workplace-trends-that-will-define-2025/