11 with other sectors , especially for roles with highly transferable skills such as tech . Competing sectors often have more established recruitment strategies and understand the value of investing in talent acquisition and retention .
RETENTION AND THE COUNTEROFFER
Workforce growth doesn ’ t have to mean hiring . Successful employers empower existing employees to realise their potential through professional development and incentivise them to stay with attractive benefit packages and workplace perks .
Our partners at iGaming Academy have experienced unprecedented demand for training services this year , particularly in the US market where the talent pool remains embryonic .
30 %
Percentage that candidates can expect for moving roles in areas where there is a small talent pool
Counteroffers are a common occurrence and it ’ s important to be prepared for this eventuality . You need to move fast to keep candidates engaged and to secure them before a counteroffer is on the table . Conversely , consider your own counteroffer strategies to retain your top people .
EQUALITY AND DIVERSITY
Igaming employers that are committed to achieving gender and ethnic diversity within their companies are at an advantage when it comes to talent acquisition and retention .
Opening your business to a wider mix of talent can help you address skills shortages as well as boosting creativity and innovation .
Employees , regardless of gender or ethnicity , also feel more valued in companies that have made real efforts to promote equality , which results in higher employee engagement and lower churn . Andrew Cook
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