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Unlocking The Secrets To Attracting Top Data Center Talent

Data Center Knowledge, Tuesday, June 11th, 2024

As the data center talent shortage worsens and the industry nears "mass retirement," uncover the most effective solutions for the future.

The data center talent shortage has long been discussed. But what are the root causes? What are the evolving skills and expertise needed to function in the data center of tomorrow? And what positive strides are being made to address the workforce crisis?

The 2024 State of the Data Center Report by AFCOM highlighted the extent of the problem. Eighty-five percent of data center personnel are males, and 70% are 45 and older. Clearly, there is a need for more diversity and an injection of youth

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