Spark looks inward for future tech talent

Spark looks inward for future tech talent
Heather Polgase said good upskilling starts by looking at the data. (Image: Spark)
Ben Moore
As the future beckons and the pool of talent tightens, companies are being increasingly encouraged to look internally and see how they upskill or reskill to help meet their own demands.Research by Gallup, commissioned by Amazon Web Services (AWS), shows that employees with advanced digital skills are not only good for the companies that they work for, but add significant value to the New Zealand economy.Advanced digital skills are beyond spreadsheets or simple data analysis tools, but skills in cloud architecture, software development, and mach...

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