Why Does It Take So Long To Hire Technical Talent?
HRDIVE, Wednesday, January 28th, 2026
A constantly shifting skills landscape has made hiring tech talent a long-term problem, but employers can do more than simply 'post and pray,' experts said.
Finding technical talent is a persistent problem for HR managers.
Today, 3 in 4 employers report difficulty filling roles, reflecting sustained scarcity and rising specialization demands, according to McLean & Co. The company also found that 71% of C‑suite leaders report recruiting specifically to close growing skills and competency gaps.