Dev Shortage, Diversity, Mexico Spotlight (June 2022 Newsletter)

How to survive the developer shortage

June 07, 2022

TECLA: connecting the best talent in Latin America with the best tech companies in the world. We just hit 40,000 developers in our network!

The Global Recruiter

- June 2022 Issue

In this issue: Diversity in Tech, Overcoming the developer shortage, Surveillance in a remote environment, Asynchronous work, and a spotlight on Mexico as a place for top tech talent.

Diversity: 9 letters with countless benefits. 

Last month, we partnered with Laboratoria, an inclusive bootcamp that aims to shape a more diverse and inclusive digital economy that opens opportunities for every Latin American woman. In a series of exciting events, we had the chance to sponsor one of the bootcamps and also share career advice and motivation with a fantastic group of talented women. You can read more about it here (This content is in Spanish)Let's work together to make tech more diverse!

Key Industry Insights

 

Don't let the developer shortage catch you off guard! It is expected to become more critical in the coming years, with the U.S. to reach a shortage of 1.2+ million engineers by 2026. Under these circumstances, it’s essential for businesses to pivot how they’re recruiting tech talent, and we know exactly how to do it. The line between accountability and surveillance keeps getting blurrier as remote work starts to become the status quo and employees are speaking out.

In a survey of 525 tech workers

, 56% said they would quit if their company recorded audio/video through their computers. Working in an environment straight out of Orwell's fantasy could permanently drain you of valuable talent. In a tight labor market, would this be a smart move? Read the complete article here. 

Is the future of remote work asynchronous? Automatic's CEO Matt Mullenweg not only thinks it is but has already implemented it as a company core value and says his employees love it. When asked about the challenge of less interaction and real-time meetings, he says he relies on heavily written communication and the employee's self-accountability. How can you know if your team is accomplishing its goals? How can you make sure your team will not face burnout? All of the answers and more are in the complete article.

Spotlight

If you’re looking for a nearshore development location that you can trust, Mexico is an excellent option. Keep reading. Mexico is now a world leader in software engineer outsourcing. The key to this country’s success is its large, well-educated developer pool, ranked #2 worldwide in skills tests.(Source: 2022 Pentalog Report)Mexico is also known for its innovative startup community and proven outsourcing track record. In 2022, with 453 new startups, revenue for the software industry is expected to reach a whopping $3.6 billion. Startups by city: (Source: Statista)Discover more insights and valuable data in the complete report we have prepared.

Future of Work Gems

Tools for your remote team, new trends on remote hiring, and curated insights.

Cool Tools

  • Firstbase: Set up, manage and retrieve all the physical equipment your remote team needs.

  • Pilot: Payroll, benefits & compliance for remote teams, in one secure platform.

  • Guider: Helps remote organizations connect and support their people with a mentoring culture mindset.

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