Transforming Business: Big Data, Mobility, and Globalization

The Architects

According to MTV, 92% of Millennials think their company is lucky to have them as an employee.¹

Companies are always on the hunt for the best talent. Despite the difficult economic environment of the past several years, top talent is always in high demand, and those who have the skills, drive, and determination are in the best position to reap the rewards. In industries in which there are shortages of essential skills, creative companies are going after that top talent in new and aggressive ways. The technology sector has been especially active in its pursuit of the next generation of talent, those that will design and build the future of their industry. Facing an acute shortage of software developers and engineers, these companies are offering their top candidates starting salaries that range anywhere from $75,000 to $100,000 and signing and relocation bonuses valued from $5,000 to $15,000. In addition to generous salary packages, these new hires are also being offered additional cash bonuses or equity grants—sometimes worth as much as 1 percent of the company.² Of course, showering a desirable candidate with monetary incentives is nothing new in a highly competitive job market. What is new is the field of candidates being wooed. According to the Wall Street Journal, ...