Why Do Outbound FOSS?
Why put in this work? Many companies have found that actively supporting employee efforts to participate in outbound FOSS is a good way to increase staff retention,[112] decreasing workload on its already busy recruiting team and boosting productivity through continuity. It’s also a great way for those employees to get professional development and build valuable networks while also supporting the FOSS projects that are important to the business. A 2021 survey from IBM and O’Reilly Media showed that the respondents feel skills in FOSS lead to higher wages and more job opportunities.[113] Don’t doubt that if your company doesn’t support professional development through FOSS, plenty of other companies out there will. Don’t ...
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