EDITOR ’ S QUESTION
YENNY WONG , HEAD OF TALENT ACQUISITION ,
NEW RELIC APJ
Attracting and retaining tech talent has become increasingly challenging across the region . During the pandemic we saw many skilled workers on visas returning to their home country . And due to fairly strict regulations on immigration , it was very hard to get tech talent from overseas , resulting in stiff competition for a small pool of existing talent .
There was a two-pronged brain drain if you will – overseas talent returning to their home countries , while local talent was being lured overseas with highly attractive packages that are hard to compete with ( locally ). level when they perform the same or similar job duties , regardless of their gender or ethnicity .
We recognize that pay equity is an important step toward making New Relic an equitable workplace for all Relics , but it ’ s only part of our long-term DE & I strategy . To build true equity , we are also focused on driving true systemic change and continuing to increase the representation of women , including in technical and leadership roles .
Another example which we ’ re very proud of is partnering with Carrot to provide employees with inclusive , comprehensive fertility and family-forming benefits .
Broadly , enterprises can tackle the skills shortage with :
• Flexibility . People want a hybrid work model and companies that force employees to go into the office are probably going to face a bigger brain drain .
• Fostering a great culture . While companies with deep pockets can offer highly attractive salary packages , if the work isn ’ t meaningful or the culture is toxic , top talent won ’ t stick around .
• A growth mindset : If employees , especially engineers are doing meaningful and interesting work , and given the opportunity to grow by learning and being challenged in a good way , they are likely to stick around .
• The right tools . This enables engineers to do their best work , not menial tasks and firefighting .
We ’ re proud that in keeping with our commitment to driving meaningful progress toward Diversity , Equity and Inclusion , New Relic has achieved racial and gender pay equity . In other words , New Relic compensates similarly experienced Relics at the same
In a nutshell , New Relic offers a robust benefits program that includes flexible work arrangements , company equity , paid parental leave , emotional support assistance , wellness funds , professional training and career development , family healthcare and competitive pay .
It ’ s crucial to ensure that employees feel fulfilled at work , and incumbent on all employers to provide them with the best environment and tools to help them flourish . As an organization , we are committed to building and fostering a truly diverse , equitable and inclusive New Relic .
We are also focused on driving true systemic change and continuing to increase the representation of women , including in technical and leadership roles .
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