The IT sector is experiencing one of its most dynamic and vibrant moments but faces a key challenge: IT talent retention. Although digitalization is advancing rapidly and artificial intelligence is driving new opportunities, finding and keeping the best technology professionals remains an increasing challenge for companies.
There is also significant movement within the sector. While internal employee turnover in most Spanish industries hovers around 12%-15%, in tech companies this figure soars to 28%-35%. In other words, IT professionals change companies twice as often as in other sectors. Why? Several factors come into play:
New technologies like AI and more established ones such as cybersecurity are in high demand, opening countless opportunities for sector professionals.
Remote work and increasing globalization break physical boundaries, with companies competing globally to attract top talent.
Highly specialized areas like Big Data, Cloud, or DevOps struggle to find well-trained professionals.
All this complicates hiring for certain profiles and reveals gaps in the market to supply the professionals companies demand.
The importance of IT talent retention
High turnover not only increases HR costs (replacing an IT profile can cost up to 200% of their annual salary) but also slows down projects, demotivates teams, and threatens innovation. That is why attracting, and especially retaining IT talent, is the number one priority for any company aiming to lead the near digital future.
In such a competitive context, Quantion has become a true success story in talent retention, maintaining turnover below 10% in our workforce—something not by chance, but the result of a clear and sustained strategy over time.
As Carme Pellicero highlights in forums where she participates (such as the STEM Women Congress or the Talent Arena at MWC, to name recent ones), our General Manager emphasizes the importance of every professional at Quantion and maintaining a corporate culture that places people as its cornerstone.
The result is a collaborative, participative, and innovation-friendly work environment where every professional feels valued and heard. Where continuous training is provided and growth paths are constantly available, with new certifications, mentoring programs, and access to the latest technological trends, so no one is left behind.
An environment equipped with continuous feedback tools, gamification, virtual reality, and corporate apps that facilitate access to information and learning anytime and anywhere, with participative leadership and constant recognition of individual and collective achievements.
A flexible workplace that promotes work-life balance and remote work, aiming to foster maximum satisfaction and a strong sense of belonging.
All of this translates into stable, motivated teams capable of tackling large-scale projects, such as Lufthansa’s Digital Hangar in Spain.
Battleground
The IT sector will continue to be a battleground for securing the best talent, but Quantion’s experience shows that with the right strategy and culture, IT talent retention is possible and profitable. This is how the digital future is built: with committed, stable teams ready for any challenge.
But it doesn’t end here. Our Data & AI division continues to grow, incorporating profiles passionate about transforming data into strategic decisions and/or mastering the potential of artificial intelligence and future innovations that will transform our world very soon.
We aim to represent what our clients call a knowledge hub capable of accelerating their most innovative digital transformation projects.
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