IT, Technology & Software
Technology and IT recruiting covers hiring for technology businesses and building technical teams within other industries. It includes identifying the skills a role requires, evaluating candidates, and deciding when to hire externally or develop capabilities within your existing workforce.
Explore Pierpoint’s articles on software engineering recruitment, IT talent sourcing, technical skills gaps, candidate experience, and retention. Whether you are a software company or an employer building an internal technology team, this collection helps you examine talent needs, engage specialized candidates, and adjust recruiting approaches as business priorities and skill requirements change.
Which Tech Recruiting Trends Influenced Hiring This Year?
Which hiring trends in tech had the most impact this year? A look at the shifts that changed how companies recruit technical talent.
How CEOs Should Think About AI and the Workforce
How should CEOs think about AI and the workforce? A board-level view of the decisions leaders face as AI reshapes how work gets done.
How are IT and Tech Skills Gaps Impacting Your Company and What Can HR Do?
The tech skills gap is straining teams and budgets. See how it's affecting companies and the practical steps HR can take to close it.
Changes in the Tech Talent Market and What This Means for Everyone
Understand the state of the tech talent market, emerging challenges, and what the future means for hiring in the industry.
Could Return-to-Office Mandates Backfire for Tech Giants?
Tech giants are mandating a return to office—but at what cost? See how RTO policies affect retention, productivity, and workplace culture.
HR’s Role in AI in the Workplace: Closing the Skills Gap & Driving Adoption
AI is transforming work, but is your team ready? Learn how to close skill gaps, upskill talent, and drive adoption of AI in the workplace.
Could Overcoming Ageism Be the Answer to Tech’s Talent Shortage?
See how overcoming age-related bias could help solve the ongoing tech talent shortage and help your organization access top talent.
Why is There Still a Lack of Diversity in Tech?
What is causing the diversity gap in tech? How can you address this issue within your organization? Get these tips and more.
The Struggle is Real: The Tech Talent Shortage and Possible Solutions
The world is facing an unprecedented tech talent shortage. Learn more about the causes and possible solutions for your business.
Girls Who Code: How to Recruit More Women in Tech
The tech sector is largely dominated by white males. See how these strategies can help you recruit more women in tech.
Using Boolean Search for Software Developers Recruitment
Software developers are an integral part of many tech organizations. See how Boolean search can help your company find top tech talent.
7 In-Demand Skills for Software & Tech Talent
Explore seven software and technical skills that shaped IT hiring, including capabilities employers sought in software development roles.
7 Tips for Successfully Managing a Remote Software Development Team
The growing need for software engineers has given rise to remote development teams. Explore seven tips for successfully managing one.
Breaking The Code: How to Hire and Retain Software Engineers
The demand for software developers is expected to grow 22% from 2019 to 2029. Explore 4 ways to hire and retain software engineers.
Optimizing High Volume Hiring
Explore high-volume hiring practices for screening applicants, coordinating recruiters, and managing large-scale hiring needs.
Tech Talent: 6 Ways to Diversify Your Talent Pool
Explore six ways to reach diverse technology candidates, expand sourcing channels, and build a broader talent pipeline.
IT is Changing: Your Hiring Practices Need to Reflect This
Information technology departments are always changing. See how to improve your IT hiring practices to meet the needs of these dynamic roles.
How to Have Better Recruiting Conversations With Top Software Engineers
Recruiters need to develop strong relationships with software engineers. Get to know the best practices to have better conversations.
What Tech Candidates Dislike About the Hiring Experience — and How to Fix It
Recruiting tech talent is not always easy. Learn all about common mistakes to avoid and ensure a great hiring process.
The Gender Gap in Tech: How to Attract Female Candidates Through Thoughtful Hiring
Learn how to close the gender gap by improving your organization's hiring processes and attract top female talent in tech.
Tech Companies Should Embrace Candidates of All Ages
Learn how age diversity strengthens technology teams and why employers should consider qualified candidates across generations.
Common Mistakes to Avoid When Hiring Technology Talent
Review common technology recruiting mistakes and learn how to improve candidate assessment, communication, and hiring decisions.
Flexibility and Growth: What Tech Talent Expects From Today’s Employers
Professionals in technology are in high demand. Get to know what tech talent expects from your organization.