Generator Group: Your Search, Selection, and Talent Management Partner

The Generator Group Talent Acquisition Trends Survey is an annual analysis of talent acquisition and management trends with a focus on economic impact, talent management priorities and talent acquisition. The survey is in its second year and has collected data from twenty-one technology companies and IT departments in our region.

As expected, the economy and related downsizing has impacted companies in the technology sector.  While it has been easier to find and attract top talent due to an influx of candidates, commute and relocation issues are still having a negative effect.  On the positive side, cost of hire and time to hire have both decreased dramatically.

Retaining talent is the biggest talent management priority for companies.  This and other talent management initiatives are being driven primarily by Human Resources in technology companies.

For acquiring new talent, networking continues to be the top source of candidates.  However, “networking” continues to expand to the world of social media such as LinkedIn.

Download an executive summary of the survey results at 2009 Talent Acquisition Trends Survey Summary