Understanding Talent Attraction Infrastructure: Key Programs and Functions for Proactive Talent Acquisition and Retention

A lot is changing on the labor market front.  We have been highlighting the changes that have been happening across the globe.  Here are few examples:

• The continuous emergence of tech hubs in places like Guadalajara – Mexico (even last week, Mphasis, one of the IT firms, announced a center here)
• Apple’s partnership with targeted 10 HBCU triggered several companies relooking at HBCUs in the US. “In two years, I want all HBCUs to be coding and creating,” said Melton. “In two years, you’re going to see many more people of color entering the STEM workforce — and in two years we’re going to double the number of Black women in technology through this program.” – Dr. Robbie Melton, Tennessee State University President
• Redefinition of Dublin – Ireland into a cross-functional tech hub (not just a procurement office)
• The emergence of Bristol, Birmingham in the UK as crucial labor market hubs
• The small but steady growth of Colombo Cloud talent in Sri Lanka
• Munich – Germany transformation from core engineering to Digital Engineering hub

And many similar trends are emerging.  I had a chance to interact with several HR leaders.  One of the critical questions we debated included, what is the proper Talent Attraction Infrastructure that companies should build