Almost one third of tech professionals worldwide say they would refuse to work for a Big Tech company. According to new research, they offer less autonomy, collaboration, and flexibility.
Eighty-one percent of the technical professionals working for enterprise companies (500+ employees) surveyed even believed that their organization would have difficulty finding and retaining talent over the next 12 months.
In contrast, only 43% of individuals working for smaller companies see retention and recruitment as a problem when it comes to technical roles, according to a survey of global tech professionals conducted by NearForm.
When it comes to keeping up with new ways of working and recalibrated priorities, employees are also finding that bigger is not always better.
Learning, culture, remote working, and flexible hours are now valued by almost three quarters (78%) of professionals over more tangible factors such as benefits and office location, which have traditionally been part of corporate perks packages. Businesses need to offer a much more agile and holistic employee experience to meet the needs of these individuals.
According to Sonya Hogan, Technical Director, NearForm, each business offers a different experience. Where to work largely depends on personal preference, which can change over time.
“For instance, if a tech professional is looking to learn from others and build up their expertise, a large corporation might be a better fit.
“However, if they’re at a point in their career where they are looking for the ability to try new things, a small or medium-sized company may be better suited to their needs.”
