Why the State of Tech?
We conducted this survey to bridge the gap between top tech talent and organizations, helping hiring teams understand what truly matters to professionals and how to engage them effectively.
Key Findings
📌 Shifting Career Priorities
Career advancement (72.5%) and compensation (65.6%) are now the leading reasons for job changes, showing a shift from company culture to personal growth and earnings.
📌 The Leadership Gap
Mid-career professionals report unmet leadership expectations, with Dutch leadership ratings trailing behind Ireland but outperforming Germany.
📌 Salary Disparities
The gender pay gap remains widest at the mid-career level, with differences of up to €37K in tech roles.
📌 Workplace Flexibility Matters
73% of tech professionals say hybrid or remote work improves productivity, with flexible policies being crucial for retaining women in the workforce.
📌 Employer Brand Misalignment
71% of professionals feel there’s a disconnect between company branding and workplace reality, and 65% would leave their company if its reputation declined.
