Why it’s time for companies to reframe the tech talent search

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Share this email Share this email on LinkedIn   Share this email on Twitter   Share this email on Facebook   AN ARTICLE A DAY, PICKED BY OUR EDITORS   Edited by Emily Adeyanju   Digital Editor, Charlotte As more companies look to build their digital capabilities, the competition for tech talent has become a big barrier. While demand is growing for skills such as software engineering, data management, and cybersecurity, there's a shortage of candidates that meet the long lists of criteria often attached to these positions. And attracting seasoned talent is even harder for those outside of the tech sector itself. So what's an employer to do: hold out for the unicorn, or hire someone with potential who can add technical skills? Reframing the notion of the "ideal candidate" may be a game changer. Check out a new article from McKinsey partners Davis Carlin, Anu Madgavkar, Angelika Reich, and senior partner Dana Maor for insight on how to attract, retain, and develop tech talent.  Overcoming the fear factor in hiring tech talent Providing the kind of experience and skill building that augments human capital can open up a much broader pool of candidates. Revamp your strategy Quote of the day "By reducing the need for multiple excavations, a dig-once policy can promote better use of public resources, and potentially help mitigate property damage, service outages, traffic disruptions and accidents, and other potential hazards to public safety." —Get insight on the benefits of a 'dig once' approach in infrastructure projects in "'Dig once' could help states manage material and worker shortages"  Chart of the day See today's chart   ALSO NEW Countering inflation: How US P&C insurers can build resilience As property and casualty insurers in the United States struggle to maintain profitability, executives will need to direct a coordinated response across pricing, underwriting, claims, and other functions. Boost operational resilience   McKinsey Technology Trends Outlook 2022 Which technology trends matter most for companies in 2022? New analysis by the McKinsey Technology Council highlights the development, possible uses, and industry effects of advanced technologies. Make the most of them   Can e-commerce help customs agencies fix old problems? Transformations that aim to unlock more opportunities from e-commerce could also help customs agencies tackle issues they've long wrestled with, including revenue leakage and illicit goods flows. Overcome the hurdles   Follow our thinking Share these insights Did you enjoy this newsletter? Forward it to colleagues and friends so they can subscribe too. Was this issue forwarded to you? Sign up for it and sample our 40+ other free email subscriptions here. This email contains information about McKinsey's research, insights, services, or events. By opening our emails or clicking on links, you agree to our use of cookies and web tracking technology. For more information on how we use and protect your information, please review our privacy policy. You received this email because you subscribed to the Daily Read newsletter. Manage subscriptions | Unsubscribe Copyright © 2022 | McKinsey & Company, 3 World Trade Center, 175 Greenwich Street, New York, NY 10007