How to attract and retain digital talent

Apr 27, 2023

Companies are focusing more and more on attracting digital talent, but what strategies do they need to put in place to do this – and to retain staff? Image: Pexels/Kampus Production

Stephanie Madner

Associate Partner and Leader, People & Organizational Performance Practice, McKinsey & Company

Paul Roche

Senior Partner, McKinsey & Company

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