Tech & Transformation Talent Outlook | Brightworks
New in 2025: What’s Driving Tech Talent Now?
The technology recruitment market is tighter than ever.
With more talent chasing fewer roles, competition is fierce - but that hasn’t stopped professionals from being on the move. In fact, 61% of tech professionals still plan to change employers within the next 12 months, and 38% changed organisations in the past year, despite economic headwinds. What’s more, even more wanted to move but didn’t.
Tech & Transformation Talent Outlook | Brightworks
New in 2025: What’s Driving Tech Talent Now?
The technology recruitment market is tighter than ever.
With more talent chasing fewer roles, competition is fierce - but that hasn’t stopped professionals from being on the move. In fact, 61% of tech professionals still plan to change employers within the next 12 months, and 38% changed organisations in the past year, despite economic headwinds. What’s more, even more wanted to move but didn’t.
This year’s key theme?
Constrained movement in a high-demand, low-supply market.
Talent wants to move, but market conditions are making it harder. That’s translating into sharper expectations, faster decisions, and increased employer scrutiny.
What Early Careers Talent (Gen Z) Wants in 2025
Younger professionals are coming in with clear expectations. Based on responses from hundreds of Gen Z tech and transformation workers, here’s what’s driving their decisions:
- 55% have changed jobs, or are planning to, primarily due to salary dissatisfaction
- 56% are motivated by better perks and benefits
- 59% say career progression is the most important feature of a prospective employer
They’re not just future leaders - they’re active, discerning jobseekers now. If you’re not offering progression, balance, and competitive rewards, they’ll find someone who is.
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This report is essential reading for any business looking to close the skills gap in the ever evolving tech industry.
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