Building A High-Performance IT Team

Bangalore: The jobless rate in the IT sector remains constricted in comparison to other sectors of an organization. When it comes to networking, security and database management, the rates are found to be even lower. However, the inclination of IT employees switching jobs have made it even more imperative to recruit the right set of talent in order to ensure the smooth functioning of the enterprise, reports Jim Ditmore of Information Week.

So, how does one exactly go about accomplishing this task of recruiting and retaining the desired talent so as to build a formidable IT team?

Firstly, for positions such as Java experts, mobile developers, project managers and network engineers, ‘pipeline’ recruiting can be immensely helpful. This sort of constant recruiting process certifies that a position is not vacant for a long time. Not only that, it also scans through various candidates so that in due time, an A-caliber candidate is found and hired accordingly.

Following a procedure as such would create a positive image of the enterprise as it will be viewed as a company that prioritizes talent. This will act as a magnet for the A-category candidates who are usually found to stick to a particular job for a long period of time, in order to prove their loyalty as well as their penchant for hard work.

Interestingly, reaching out to freshers and graduates also strengthen the IT workforce. With their energy and a zeal to prove their mettle, performance of an enterprise is bound to surge ahead especially under the guidance of experienced engineers.

Moreover, investing in the systematic training of employees as well as catering the basic education will result in higher productivity, engagement and retention of candidates.

Lastly, expanding the usual span to explore for viable candidates will be rewarding for corporations in search of candidates that can contribute towards the productivity of an organization in the most viable way.

These are a few criteria a CIO should keep in mind willing to build a high-performance IT team.