In the first episode of our internal 'Powered by People' series', Andy Davis is joined by Josie Hughes, Director of Marketing at DataX Connect, for the first in a new internal mini-series.

Together, they explore the people behind the industry's rapid growth, discussing the talent trends, workforce challenges, and career opportunities shaping the data centre sector today.

Key topics:

Where today's data centre talent is coming from
Why career development matters just as much as salary
What really influences people to change jobs
The growing impact of relocation and international mobility
How regional differences are shaping hiring strategies
What employers need to do to attract and retain the best people

Tune in for an insightful conversation on the trends influencing the future of data centre talent and what they mean for professionals and employers alike.

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Support the show

The Inside Data Centre Podcast is recorded in partnership with DataX Connect, a specialist data centre recruitment company based in the UK. They operate on a global scale to place passionate individuals at the heart of leading data centre companies.

To learn more about Andy Davis and the rest of the DataX team, click here: DataX Connect