EY Tech Connect

Join us as we discuss how tech companies need an agile operating model to thrive and accelerate growth in this constantly changing business environment. Developing an agile operational structure; reimagining the workplace; redefining global compliance policies; and embracing environmental, social and governance (ESG) needs are all key principles in the drive to a future-fit operating model. This focus has a massive impact on the organization and workforce, specifically in tech organizations.

In this episode, we explore the importance of organizational resiliency and the need for companies to identify vulnerabilities, including those related to talent, and really be purposeful in how they go about reshaping their operating models and workforce to mitigate those vulnerabilities.

We review the need for tech companies to be more agile, including through a staffing approach that first leverages new talent-sourcing technologies and capabilities and second relies on skills and competencies rather than just roles or departments.

Over the past few years, the changes and challenges of the workforce have intensified the need for companies to navigate generational shifts and focus on employee well-being to differentiate themselves as a great place to work.

Finally, in terms of operational models, it’s clear that transformation requires constant change, and for the talent agenda, that includes new forms of collaboration and building a winning culture. A workforce that has humans at the center can position companies for success.

Hear insights from:

• Juliette Meunier, EY Americas TMT People Advisory Services Leader
• Susan Robinson, EY Global TMT People Advisory Services and Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Leader

Along with our EY Tech Connect moderators:

• Andrew Young, EY Global TMT Analyst
• Christina Winquist, EY Global TMT Go-to-Market Strategy Leader

To gain deeper insights into the growing risks and challenges that technology companies must overcome while operating in a truly global environment, EY teams conducted a research survey of more than 750 technology company executives around the world, taking a representative view of companies by scale, geography and the technology subsector in which they sit. Explore the results: https://www.ey.com/en_gl/technology-sector/how-do-you-stay-on-course-when-the-direction-keeps-changing.

To learn more about the EY Humans at the Center Study, please visit: https://www.ey.com/en_us/workforce/humans-at-the-center.

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