Ian Brady, Head of Talent Acquisition for EMEA & APAC at Zoom, talks about global market trends, the impact of AI, and the evolving demand for skilled talent in the tech industry.The Guest - Ian Brady, Head of Talent Acquisition for EMEA & APAC at Zoom:Ian Brady is the head of talent acquisition for EMEA & APAC at Zoom, the household name for video conferencing. Ian has extensive experience in remotely leading talent acquisition teams within multinational corporations across the globe. The Current and Future State of the Tech Labour Market:Contrary to what the headlines might suggest, the tech industry has weathered many storms, and it's not just surviving; it's thriving. Despite the so-called recession, when we look at the data, job opportunities are still outpacing available talent by a considerable margin. Especially, when we look at the booming sectors within tech such as AI - the demand for engineers is skyrocketing. So, is the tech industry truly recession-proof? What secrets lie behind its resilience during economic downturns? Some of the topics covered include: The effects of global economic conditions on the tech labour marketHow certain sectors and regions experience more growth than othersThe increasing demand for AI-related skillsListen to the Story of Software on any podcast platform of your choice. The Story of Software Podcast is produced by Zartis, a software services company. We hope you enjoy listening to this tech podcast and feel free to share any feedback with us: [email protected]

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