ManageEngine’s Vimalraj Sampathkumar explores how R&D recruitment demands consistency, rather than a ‘put the fires out’ as they rise approach.
In the modern era, the majority of organisations within STEM depend on strong and robust research and development teams, to ensure that new discoveries are being made, that processes and techniques are up to date and that current knowledge is not stagnating.
But this requires a consistent and skilled talent pipeline, that nowadays, is not so easy to maintain. In May, a report from recruitment platform IrishJobs found that employers are hiring for highly specific, rather than broad roles, with a focus on AI and cybersecurity in particular.
A similar report in April identified that many employers are struggling to flesh out their teams with individuals diverse enough in the skills needed to address specific challenges and leverage opportunities in a transforming workplace environment.
“Building a strong talent pipeline requires a long-term approach rather than simply hiring when demand arises,” explained Vimalraj Sampathkumar, the regional technical head for the UK and Ireland at Enterprise IT management company ManageEngine.
