“ WE ’ VE ESTABLISHED A MORE COLLABORATIVE , HYBRID WAY OF WORKING WHICH I BELIEVE IS HERE TO STAY – FIVE DAYS A WEEK IN THE OFFICE IS A THING OF THE PAST ”
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“ WE ’ VE ESTABLISHED A MORE COLLABORATIVE , HYBRID WAY OF WORKING WHICH I BELIEVE IS HERE TO STAY – FIVE DAYS A WEEK IN THE OFFICE IS A THING OF THE PAST ”
Q . HOW ARE YOU SEEING OTHER TRENDS - LIKE THE INDUSTRY SKILLS SHORTAGE - AFFECT DATA CENTRE STAFFING ?
» Having been in the industry for over 20 years , I know that the acquisition and retention of talent is the holy grail of a stable , healthy , growing business . The rapid digital transformation we have seen over the last 18 months has exposed the skills shortage even more clearly , as we have had to provide stable and reliable services to meet the huge surge in demand . At the same time , the industry has seen considerable attrition , as people have reflected over the pandemic and made moves . The skills shortage is likely to be a challenge for years to come , but the onus is on us as the employer to enrich our workforce by giving them a good work-life balance and equipping them with a vision of what their career will look like , at that company , in the future .
Q . HOW CAN THE INDUSTRY OVERCOME A SKILL SHORTAGE AT A TIME WHEN THE NEED FOR DATA CENTRE STAFF IS ONLY EXPECTED TO GROW ?
» I strongly believe that you must build the culture you want to see . The industry needs to attract new talent by showing them a viable and exciting
22 October 2021