“When candidates see a defined career progression, the offer of ongoing certifications and training, direct visibility into strategy, and access to modern security stacks, that’s when your role becomes desirable,” says Archie Payne, president at recruitment agency CalTek Staffing.
Employers that fail to offer some form of remote, or at least hybrid work, will miss out on a sizable portion of the talent pool.
“We regularly see candidates decline otherwise strong offers because of rigid location requirements,” Payne says. “Again, top candidates know they are in-demand and won’t settle for a role that doesn’t support their work-life balance needs.”
