Before you is the latest edition of the largest and most detailed study on Polish IT. Here, you'll find information about who the people in IT are, how they work, what they earn, and which technologies they use. All of this is captured in 213 charts , which will show you what the IT industry in Poland looks like.
The study results regarding the age of individuals participating in the IT market are not surprising. It is, relatively speaking, a young group of individuals, which primarily reflects the dynamic nature of the technology world that changes at a very quick pace, and where knowledge of new solutions is crucial. Over time, we can expect that the number of individuals from higher age brackets in IT will increase, but it will always be an attractive direction for young people - and accessible, considering the continuous availability of knowledge about new technologies.
Therefore, IT teams in companies must particularly pay attention to generational differences and how to create an environment friendly to the widest range of employees while taking advantage of the experiences of very different age groups.
At Linklaters, we are very aware of this and see the new generations as a huge opportunity for the job market. This year, we have already launched another edition of the international Reverse Mentoring program - where it is precisely the individuals with a short tenure who have the chance to be mentors for senior staff members in our company. This program helps those who are at the beginning of their professional career path, but above all, it allows managers to understand the problems and realities of the new generation of workers. At the same time, we place a strong emphasis on education, development, and training of our employees and thus build an offer for those outside the IT environment - for example, through Linklaters' active participation in the Women in Tech Summit. We want the world of technology to be accessible to as wide a range of people as possible, including in terms of age.
We can see that year after year, the number of employees with BA or MA degree in technical studies remains at a similar level. This indicates that employees value a good foundation that prepares them for work. Does this mean that the doors to IT open only after obtaining a diploma? This study proves that this is definitely not the case.
At Godel Technologies, we are always open for students and those who have decided to switch careers. Our experts are happy to share their knowledge and help guide younger professionals during mentoring programs conducted in our company. We run the Godel Mastery program, which is aimed at people interested in areas such as Data, QM, Python, DevOps, JavaScript, .NET, PHP, and others. The advantage of such program is that employees not only gain deep knowledge but also get a ticket to their first job in IT as a junior engineer. We also notice that such employees don't abruptly quit their studies but often choose to switch to correspondence studies. There are also those who are still hungry for knowledge and start postgraduate studies, which is inspiring.
The boom period observed by us just two years ago, when the demand for Specialists was so high that experience and length of service often took a back seat, has stabilized. The recruitment market has noticeably slowed down, and the availability of candidates has significantly increased. Specialists stay longer at a given seniority level and find it harder to get an external vertical promotion. On the other hand, organizations continue to support the development of their employees, giving them opportunities for growth and promotion within the organization. In our company, thanks to our proprietary "People Development Programme," we work together with our employees on developing skills that enable them to build their careers according to a chosen plan.
The pioneering and growing importance of Diversity and Inclusion means that more and more companies are recognising the need for mixed teams. It is not just about gender, but also about the diversification of the team, e.g. by age, nationality, experience or ethnic background of the employees. It is worth mentioning that today, in the digital age, it is much easier to create a varied team. This is confirmed by the 'Diversity wins' report from McKinsey. The results of the survey indicate that a diverse team contributes to the company's innovation potential, increased efficiency or level, culture of cooperation.
At Luxoft, we have been proving for years that the IT industry is accessible to everyone. We support and motivate women to enter the IT world, for example through ongoing training programmes, webinars and conferences promoting the role of women in the industry. We are proud of the fact that in our company many women hold strategic positions and they are ready for the next challenges!