Covid-19 increased the urgency of digital transformation initiatives for businesses of all sizes. Small and midsize companies, without the budgets to invest in every innovation under the sun, were forced to focus on what mattered most and make smart, efficient investments in digital technology. In most cases, these investments centered around new productivity tools and communications infrastructure to connect and secure remote teams. But, as organizations have rushed to digitize faster than their competitors, they’ve created a staffing shortage.
How Freelance Developers Can Help Your Midsize Business
It can be hard for smaller firms to compete for top talent. But they might not have to.
September 01, 2021
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Summary.
According to ICIMS, between 2016 and 2019 only 60% of tech jobs in the U.S. were filled, compared to 12 hires per 10 openings in all other positions. And this gap shows no signs of narrowing – there are currently 1,365,500 software developer vacancies at American businesses, while only 65,000 developers graduate from the college system every year. With independent careers in demand, midsize businesses have a significant opportunity to harness the power of the on-demand workforce. In the realm of digital transformation, where skilled workers are so scarce, flexible talent acquisition models are proving to be the get-out-of-jail-free card for those companies scared of falling behind in the digital arms race.