SMEs are losing out to big tech in the battle to recruit top tech talent, according to the latest report by Robert Half UK.
The new report, entitled ‘Recruiting for the future: The challenges for UK SMEs’, is based on an independent study of Chief Infortmation Officers (CIOs) across the UK.
The white paper found that three quarters (75%) of CIOs believe it is more challenging for SMEs to attract tech talent because they prefer to work for larger technology companies.
Matt Weston, Managing Director of Robert Half UK, said: “Digitalisation has created a fast-changing business environment and a significant number of SMEs are in danger of being left behind.
“Successful SMEs recognise that times are changing and they equip themselves with the necessary digital skills to be able to compete and thrive through collaboration and innovation....