In IT alone, 31 percent of workers actively sought out a new job between July and September last year. This is the highest among all industries, according to analysis from Gartner. Meanwhile, data from training company Global Knowledge found that 76 percent of global IT decisionmakers are dealing with critical skills gaps on their teams. Multiply that problem across other tech roles, and it’s clear that the skills shortage is likely to worsen before it gets better. Candidates are even being offered money just to show up to job interviews. Deutsche Familienversicherung, an insurtech company based in Frankfurt, says it is offering €500 to anyone it interviews, another €1,000 to those who make it to a second round, and €5,000 more to those who complete a six-month probation.
