Business Chief Europe Magazine June 2019 | Page 65

a high-touch approach that ’ s very effective in developing both the technical and softer management skills that we need in our workforce .
Offering non-financial advantages to employees is also an important strategy for scale-up businesses trying to appeal to today ’ s career entrants . This includes personalised development programmes but also extends to the less tangible ‘ experience ’ that an energetic and flexible work environment can offer .
By focusing on promoting the tech sector to future employees , providing opportunities for undergraduates and developing our own STEM talent within the business , tech companies can put themselves in a much stronger position to navigate the skills shortage , as longer-term educational initiatives also take effect .
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