Philosophy in Tech Leadership: Why Training and Development are Vital for Attracting and Retaining Talent in the Industry

As the technology industry continues to grow, there is a need for companies to invest in training and development to attract and retain talent. The issue of talent shortage is widespread, with 78% of Spanish companies facing difficulties in finding and hiring the right profiles. Rapid growth in the sector coupled with insufficient training opportunities has exacerbated the problem.

In the senior management of technology companies, there are individuals trained in philosophy like Sergio Boixo, a Google Quantum physicist, who studied philosophy before becoming a reference in the quantum world. Bobby Ford, vice president of Hewlett Packard Enterprise, also studied human actions and brings philosophical principles like Kantian concept of considering a person as an end and not just a means to his work. He believes in finding and developing talent within the organization rather than seeking it externally, emphasizing the importance of experience over talent.

To bridge the skills gap and avoid professional stagnation, experts like Juan Luis Moreno of The Valley business school recommend investing in training and developing existing workforce. However, challenges remain such as wage inflation and gender disparities in the industry. Female participation in technology remains low, with women representing only 23% of ICT profiles in Spain. Addressing issues like wage gaps, lack of mentors, and limited career advancement opportunities for women can help increase female representation in the sector.

Maya Horowitz, vice president of research at Check Point Software Technologies emphasizes education and mentorship as crucial steps to encourage more girls to pursue careers in technology. Francisco Criado her colleague believes that artificial intelligence can help reposition talent and address skills shortage problems but experts predict that it may take some time for this gap to be closed with continued investment in training and development required to fill modern organizations’ needs.

In conclusion, creating, maintaining and attracting talent is essential for the continued growth of the technology industry. Investment in education and mentorship programs can encourage more girls to pursue careers in technology while addressing wage gaps and limited career advancement opportunities for women will increase their representation