GITNUXREPORT 2026

Hr In The It Industry Statistics

US tech pay averages $112,000 with 5% annual merit and median mid-level total compensation of $165K including equity, but retention hinges on far more than salary since turnover is 13.2% in 2023 and 47% cite weak career growth. This page brings the full HR reality into focus with current hiring process pressures and benefits details like 89% 401(k) participation, mental health days, and pay equity tracking where 4% unexplained gaps persist for women.

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Average IT salary in US is $112,000, with 5% annual merit increases.

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Tech bonuses average 12.5% of base for software engineers.

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78% of IT firms offer 401(k) matching up to 6% of salary.

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RSUs comprise 25% of total comp for senior IT roles at Big Tech.

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Health premiums cost IT employees avg $1,500/year employee share.

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45% of IT cos provide unlimited PTO, averaging 20 days taken.

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Gender pay gap in IT at 4%, closing from 6% in 2020.

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67% offer student loan repayment up to $5,250/year.

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Median IT comp package $165K including equity for mid-level.

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52% of IT benefits budgets allocated to wellness perks.

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Sign-on bonuses avg $20K for cybersecurity specialists.

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401(k) participation 89% in IT vs 68% national.

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Parental leave 16 weeks paid for 61% of Big Tech IT roles.

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38% provide pet insurance as emerging IT perk.

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Total comp transparency demanded by 69% of IT job seekers.

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HSA contributions matched by 44% of IT employers, avg $1,000.

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73% offer mental health days, 4 avg per year.

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Equity cliffs vest 25% at year 1 for 55% of startups.

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Commuter benefits cover 80% of transit costs for 62% IT firms.

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29% annual raise for promotions in IT management.

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Fertility benefits cost $300M/year industry-wide.

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56% of IT comp influenced by location premiums, SF 30% over avg.

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Sabbaticals offered after 5 years by 21% IT cos, 8 weeks paid.

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92% provide life insurance 1x salary.

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Variable pay 15% of target for sales engineers in IT.

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48% budget increase for perks post-pandemic in IT.

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Women represent 26% of the IT workforce, up from 24% in 2020.

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Black employees hold 7.4% of tech jobs despite 13.4% US population share.

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51% of IT companies have DEI officer roles, but only 19% report progress.

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Latinx workers are 8% of IT staff, facing 15% higher promotion barriers.

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LGBTQ+ identification in tech at 11%, with 2x harassment rates.

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35% of IT firms set gender diversity targets, achieving 28% female hires.

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Neurodiversity hiring programs in 22% of large IT cos, filling 12% unique roles.

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41% of underrepresented minorities in IT report microaggressions weekly.

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ERGs boost retention of diverse IT talent by 21%.

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29% of tech boards have women, up 5% YoY.

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Bias training reaches 67% of IT managers, reducing biased hires by 14%.

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AAPI employees 6% of IT, with 18% pay gap vs white peers.

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Inclusive recruiting yields 2.3x more diverse IT candidates.

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54% of IT cos track pay equity, finding 4% unexplained gaps for women.

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Veteran hiring in tech at 1.5%, below 7% civilian labor force.

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62% of diverse IT teams outperform on innovation metrics.

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Disability disclosure in IT hiring at 4%, with accommodations in 73% cases.

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Intersectional women (BIPOC) are 3% of tech leadership.

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DEI budgets up 12% to $2M avg in FAANG-level IT firms.

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48% of IT employees value allyship training for inclusion.

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Supplier diversity programs engage 34% of IT procurement.

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Age diversity: 5% over 55 in IT vs 25% workforce avg.

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71% of IT leaders link DEI to business performance.

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Blind resume reviews increase diverse IT callbacks by 26%.

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23% of IT startups have all-white founding teams.

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Mentorship for URM in IT doubles promotion rates.

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In 2023, the average time-to-hire for IT roles in the US was 44 days, compared to 36 days across all industries.

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75% of IT hiring managers report skills gaps as the top challenge in recruiting software engineers.

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Only 28% of IT companies use AI-driven tools for resume screening, despite 60% expressing interest.

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62% of IT firms increased employer branding budgets by 20% in 2023 to attract top tech talent.

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Campus hiring for IT roles grew by 15% YoY, with 40% of new hires from universities targeting CS programs.

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55% of IT recruiters use LinkedIn as primary sourcing channel, generating 80% of qualified leads.

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Referral hiring accounts for 45% of IT hires, with 4x higher retention rates than job board hires.

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70% of IT companies face candidate ghosting, with rates highest for senior developer roles at 35%.

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Diversity hiring goals met by only 22% of IT firms, targeting 30% underrepresented groups in tech roles.

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Cost-per-hire for IT positions averaged $4,200 in 2023, up 12% from 2022 due to competition.

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48% of IT hires come from passive candidates, requiring advanced sourcing strategies.

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Video interviews adopted by 82% of IT recruiters, reducing time-to-interview by 30%.

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65% of IT firms report offer acceptance rates below 85%, citing counteroffers as main issue.

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Gig economy workers fill 18% of short-term IT project roles, saving 25% on full-time costs.

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52% of IT recruiters prioritize remote work flexibility in job postings to widen talent pools.

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ATS usage in IT recruiting at 92%, but only 40% customized for tech skill parsing.

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38% increase in IT contract-to-hire conversions post-2022 layoffs.

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Employer Net Promoter Score (eNPS) for IT hiring processes averages 45, below industry 55.

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67% of IT leaders use hackathons for talent assessment, improving hire quality by 22%.

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Sourcing from GitHub yields 3x more qualified devs than traditional boards.

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41% of IT hires require relocation support, costing avg $7,500 per candidate.

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Mobile-optimized career sites boost IT applications by 28%.

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76% of IT recruiters face salary transparency demands from candidates.

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Predictive analytics in IT hiring adopted by 35%, forecasting 15% better fit.

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29% of IT roles filled via internal mobility programs.

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Chatbot screening used by 51% of IT firms, cutting admin time by 40%.

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63% prioritize soft skills like adaptability in IT interviews.

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Background checks fail rate for IT candidates at 12%, highest for cybersecurity roles.

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54% of IT startups use equity offers to compete on compensation.

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Virtual reality assessments trialed by 14% of large IT firms for coding tests.

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IT industry turnover rate stands at 13.2% annually in 2023, higher than the 10.6% national average.

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47% of IT employees cite lack of career growth as primary reason for leaving.

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Voluntary turnover in tech hit 18% for millennials in software dev roles.

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62% of IT workers plan to job hunt within 12 months due to burnout.

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Retention bonuses implemented by 55% of IT firms, retaining 75% of recipients.

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Employee engagement scores in IT average 68/100, correlating to 21% lower turnover.

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39% turnover reduction achieved via mentorship programs in IT.

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Remote work boosts IT retention by 25%, per hybrid policy adopters.

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52% of departing IT staff leave for better pay, avg 15% salary increase.

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Exit interviews reveal manager relationships cause 29% of IT exits.

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Stay interviews conducted by 41% of IT HR, predicting turnover 6 months ahead.

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71% of IT firms with strong DEI programs see 19% lower turnover.

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Average IT tenure is 2.5 years, down from 3.1 in 2019.

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Flexible hours retain 33% more IT parents post-maternity.

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Predictive turnover models used by 28% of IT cos, accurate to 82%.

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45% of IT turnover tied to poor onboarding experiences.

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Alumni networks rehire 22% of ex-IT employees at higher rates.

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Wellness programs cut IT turnover by 14% in high-stress roles.

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64% of ITers stay longer with transparent promotion paths.

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Regretted loss rate in IT is 16%, costing 1.5x salary per employee.

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Hybrid models retain 27% more mid-level IT managers.

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Feedback frequency correlates to 12% turnover drop in IT teams.

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58% of IT exits due to lack of challenging work.

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Succession planning reduces key IT role vacancies by 30%.

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49% turnover in first year for IT without buddy systems.

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Equity refreshers retain 68% of vested IT stock option holders.

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IT women turnover 20% higher than men due to bias.

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Gamification in performance mgmt lowers voluntary IT turnover by 18%.

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37% of IT firms lost 10%+ staff to competitors in 2023.

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IT training spend averages $1,300 per employee annually.

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82% of IT workers upskill via online platforms like Coursera.

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AI/ML certification demand up 40%, with 65% employer-sponsored.

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57% of IT firms allocate 5% payroll to L&D budgets.

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Microlearning modules complete 3x faster in IT training.

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71% report skills obsolescence every 2.5 years in tech roles.

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Leadership dev programs for IT managers cost $4,500 avg.

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44% use VR for IT soft skills training, retention +75%.

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Internal academies train 30% of IT promotions.

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68% of devs learn new langs on-the-job vs formal training.

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Diversity training ROI 24% higher productivity in IT.

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52% IT budget for cloud certs like AWS, $500M industry total.

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Gamified learning boosts IT compliance training by 90%.

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39% of ITers seek MBA for career advancement.

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Coaching engagements avg 6 months, 20% promo rate lift.

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75% complete personalized learning paths in LMS.

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Cybersecurity training hours mandated 40/year per employee.

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61% use mentorship for tech stack knowledge transfer.

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L&D ROI measured by 47%, avg 4:1 return in IT.

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Women in IT training programs increase pipeline 28%.

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Agile/Scrum certs held by 55% of IT project managers.

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33% annual increase in GenAI training enrollments.

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Cross-functional training reduces silos by 35% in IT depts.

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49% fund conference attendance, avg $2,000/employee.

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Skills-based promotions rise 22% with competency frameworks.

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Published Feb 13, 2026·Last verified May 13, 2026·Next review: Nov 2026

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Hiring and pay in IT are moving fast, and the latest snapshot shows why HR strategy is getting harder. Median IT compensation lands at $165K with equity for mid-level roles, while turnover remains elevated at 13.2% annually in 2023. From 401(k) matching and RSUs to skills gaps, ghosting, and DEI outcomes, these HR in the IT industry statistics reveal where employers are winning and where they are quietly losing ground.

Key Takeaways

Average IT salary in US is $112,000, with 5% annual merit increases.
Tech bonuses average 12.5% of base for software engineers.
78% of IT firms offer 401(k) matching up to 6% of salary.
Women represent 26% of the IT workforce, up from 24% in 2020.
Black employees hold 7.4% of tech jobs despite 13.4% US population share.
51% of IT companies have DEI officer roles, but only 19% report progress.
In 2023, the average time-to-hire for IT roles in the US was 44 days, compared to 36 days across all industries.
75% of IT hiring managers report skills gaps as the top challenge in recruiting software engineers.
Only 28% of IT companies use AI-driven tools for resume screening, despite 60% expressing interest.
IT industry turnover rate stands at 13.2% annually in 2023, higher than the 10.6% national average.
47% of IT employees cite lack of career growth as primary reason for leaving.
Voluntary turnover in tech hit 18% for millennials in software dev roles.
IT training spend averages $1,300 per employee annually.
82% of IT workers upskill via online platforms like Coursera.
AI/ML certification demand up 40%, with 65% employer-sponsored.

IT workers earn about $165K total while tech firms boost benefits and DEI to attract retention.

Compensation and Benefits

1Average IT salary in US is $112,000, with 5% annual merit increases.

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2Tech bonuses average 12.5% of base for software engineers.

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378% of IT firms offer 401(k) matching up to 6% of salary.

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4RSUs comprise 25% of total comp for senior IT roles at Big Tech.

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5Health premiums cost IT employees avg $1,500/year employee share.

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645% of IT cos provide unlimited PTO, averaging 20 days taken.

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7Gender pay gap in IT at 4%, closing from 6% in 2020.

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867% offer student loan repayment up to $5,250/year.

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9Median IT comp package $165K including equity for mid-level.

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1052% of IT benefits budgets allocated to wellness perks.

Directional

11Sign-on bonuses avg $20K for cybersecurity specialists.

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12401(k) participation 89% in IT vs 68% national.

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13Parental leave 16 weeks paid for 61% of Big Tech IT roles.

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1438% provide pet insurance as emerging IT perk.

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15Total comp transparency demanded by 69% of IT job seekers.

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16HSA contributions matched by 44% of IT employers, avg $1,000.

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1773% offer mental health days, 4 avg per year.

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18Equity cliffs vest 25% at year 1 for 55% of startups.

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19Commuter benefits cover 80% of transit costs for 62% IT firms.

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2029% annual raise for promotions in IT management.

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21Fertility benefits cost $300M/year industry-wide.

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2256% of IT comp influenced by location premiums, SF 30% over avg.

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23Sabbaticals offered after 5 years by 21% IT cos, 8 weeks paid.

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2492% provide life insurance 1x salary.

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25Variable pay 15% of target for sales engineers in IT.

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2648% budget increase for perks post-pandemic in IT.

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Compensation and Benefits Interpretation

While IT professionals enjoy lucrative salaries and equity packages that make their 401(k)s blush, the industry's competitive arms race for talent has now escalated to offering pet insurance and sabbaticals, proving that even in tech, happiness is increasingly measured in perks and peace of mind.

Diversity and Inclusion

1Women represent 26% of the IT workforce, up from 24% in 2020.

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2Black employees hold 7.4% of tech jobs despite 13.4% US population share.

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351% of IT companies have DEI officer roles, but only 19% report progress.

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4Latinx workers are 8% of IT staff, facing 15% higher promotion barriers.

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5LGBTQ+ identification in tech at 11%, with 2x harassment rates.

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635% of IT firms set gender diversity targets, achieving 28% female hires.

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7Neurodiversity hiring programs in 22% of large IT cos, filling 12% unique roles.

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841% of underrepresented minorities in IT report microaggressions weekly.

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9ERGs boost retention of diverse IT talent by 21%.

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1029% of tech boards have women, up 5% YoY.

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11Bias training reaches 67% of IT managers, reducing biased hires by 14%.

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12AAPI employees 6% of IT, with 18% pay gap vs white peers.

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13Inclusive recruiting yields 2.3x more diverse IT candidates.

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1454% of IT cos track pay equity, finding 4% unexplained gaps for women.

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15Veteran hiring in tech at 1.5%, below 7% civilian labor force.

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1662% of diverse IT teams outperform on innovation metrics.

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17Disability disclosure in IT hiring at 4%, with accommodations in 73% cases.

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18Intersectional women (BIPOC) are 3% of tech leadership.

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19DEI budgets up 12% to $2M avg in FAANG-level IT firms.

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2048% of IT employees value allyship training for inclusion.

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21Supplier diversity programs engage 34% of IT procurement.

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22Age diversity: 5% over 55 in IT vs 25% workforce avg.

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2371% of IT leaders link DEI to business performance.

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24Blind resume reviews increase diverse IT callbacks by 26%.

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2523% of IT startups have all-white founding teams.

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26Mentorship for URM in IT doubles promotion rates.

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Diversity and Inclusion Interpretation

The tech industry's DEI report card is essentially a spreadsheet of good intentions where the formulas for "real progress" keep returning #REF errors.

Recruitment and Hiring

1In 2023, the average time-to-hire for IT roles in the US was 44 days, compared to 36 days across all industries.

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275% of IT hiring managers report skills gaps as the top challenge in recruiting software engineers.

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3Only 28% of IT companies use AI-driven tools for resume screening, despite 60% expressing interest.

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462% of IT firms increased employer branding budgets by 20% in 2023 to attract top tech talent.

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5Campus hiring for IT roles grew by 15% YoY, with 40% of new hires from universities targeting CS programs.

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655% of IT recruiters use LinkedIn as primary sourcing channel, generating 80% of qualified leads.

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7Referral hiring accounts for 45% of IT hires, with 4x higher retention rates than job board hires.

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870% of IT companies face candidate ghosting, with rates highest for senior developer roles at 35%.

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9Diversity hiring goals met by only 22% of IT firms, targeting 30% underrepresented groups in tech roles.

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10Cost-per-hire for IT positions averaged $4,200 in 2023, up 12% from 2022 due to competition.

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1148% of IT hires come from passive candidates, requiring advanced sourcing strategies.

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12Video interviews adopted by 82% of IT recruiters, reducing time-to-interview by 30%.

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1365% of IT firms report offer acceptance rates below 85%, citing counteroffers as main issue.

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14Gig economy workers fill 18% of short-term IT project roles, saving 25% on full-time costs.

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1552% of IT recruiters prioritize remote work flexibility in job postings to widen talent pools.

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16ATS usage in IT recruiting at 92%, but only 40% customized for tech skill parsing.

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1738% increase in IT contract-to-hire conversions post-2022 layoffs.

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18Employer Net Promoter Score (eNPS) for IT hiring processes averages 45, below industry 55.

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1967% of IT leaders use hackathons for talent assessment, improving hire quality by 22%.

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20Sourcing from GitHub yields 3x more qualified devs than traditional boards.

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2141% of IT hires require relocation support, costing avg $7,500 per candidate.

Directional

22Mobile-optimized career sites boost IT applications by 28%.

Directional

2376% of IT recruiters face salary transparency demands from candidates.

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24Predictive analytics in IT hiring adopted by 35%, forecasting 15% better fit.

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2529% of IT roles filled via internal mobility programs.

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26Chatbot screening used by 51% of IT firms, cutting admin time by 40%.

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2763% prioritize soft skills like adaptability in IT interviews.

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28Background checks fail rate for IT candidates at 12%, highest for cybersecurity roles.

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2954% of IT startups use equity offers to compete on compensation.

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30Virtual reality assessments trialed by 14% of large IT firms for coding tests.

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Recruitment and Hiring Interpretation

The IT hiring landscape of 2023 is a paradoxical tug-of-war where companies, despite investing more in branding and chasing elusive 'perfect' candidates for longer periods, are still largely getting ghosted, failing diversity goals, and losing out to counteroffers because they're oddly reluctant to fully embrace the very AI and sourcing innovations that could save them.

Retention and Turnover

1IT industry turnover rate stands at 13.2% annually in 2023, higher than the 10.6% national average.

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247% of IT employees cite lack of career growth as primary reason for leaving.

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3Voluntary turnover in tech hit 18% for millennials in software dev roles.

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462% of IT workers plan to job hunt within 12 months due to burnout.

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5Retention bonuses implemented by 55% of IT firms, retaining 75% of recipients.

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6Employee engagement scores in IT average 68/100, correlating to 21% lower turnover.

Single source

739% turnover reduction achieved via mentorship programs in IT.

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8Remote work boosts IT retention by 25%, per hybrid policy adopters.

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952% of departing IT staff leave for better pay, avg 15% salary increase.

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10Exit interviews reveal manager relationships cause 29% of IT exits.

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11Stay interviews conducted by 41% of IT HR, predicting turnover 6 months ahead.

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1271% of IT firms with strong DEI programs see 19% lower turnover.

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13Average IT tenure is 2.5 years, down from 3.1 in 2019.

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14Flexible hours retain 33% more IT parents post-maternity.

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15Predictive turnover models used by 28% of IT cos, accurate to 82%.

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1645% of IT turnover tied to poor onboarding experiences.

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17Alumni networks rehire 22% of ex-IT employees at higher rates.

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18Wellness programs cut IT turnover by 14% in high-stress roles.

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1964% of ITers stay longer with transparent promotion paths.

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20Regretted loss rate in IT is 16%, costing 1.5x salary per employee.

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21Hybrid models retain 27% more mid-level IT managers.

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22Feedback frequency correlates to 12% turnover drop in IT teams.

Directional

2358% of IT exits due to lack of challenging work.

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24Succession planning reduces key IT role vacancies by 30%.

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2549% turnover in first year for IT without buddy systems.

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26Equity refreshers retain 68% of vested IT stock option holders.

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27IT women turnover 20% higher than men due to bias.

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28Gamification in performance mgmt lowers voluntary IT turnover by 18%.

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2937% of IT firms lost 10%+ staff to competitors in 2023.

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Retention and Turnover Interpretation

The data paints a starkly avoidable portrait of the IT industry: you're hemorrhaging talent not because people are inherently disloyal, but because you're systematically failing to pay them fairly, challenge them meaningfully, support their growth, and treat them like humans instead of replaceable code-monkeys.

Training and Development

1IT training spend averages $1,300 per employee annually.

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282% of IT workers upskill via online platforms like Coursera.

Directional

3AI/ML certification demand up 40%, with 65% employer-sponsored.

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457% of IT firms allocate 5% payroll to L&D budgets.

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5Microlearning modules complete 3x faster in IT training.

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671% report skills obsolescence every 2.5 years in tech roles.

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7Leadership dev programs for IT managers cost $4,500 avg.

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844% use VR for IT soft skills training, retention +75%.

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9Internal academies train 30% of IT promotions.

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1068% of devs learn new langs on-the-job vs formal training.

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11Diversity training ROI 24% higher productivity in IT.

Single source

1252% IT budget for cloud certs like AWS, $500M industry total.

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13Gamified learning boosts IT compliance training by 90%.

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1439% of ITers seek MBA for career advancement.

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15Coaching engagements avg 6 months, 20% promo rate lift.

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1675% complete personalized learning paths in LMS.

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17Cybersecurity training hours mandated 40/year per employee.

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1861% use mentorship for tech stack knowledge transfer.

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19L&D ROI measured by 47%, avg 4:1 return in IT.

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20Women in IT training programs increase pipeline 28%.

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21Agile/Scrum certs held by 55% of IT project managers.

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2233% annual increase in GenAI training enrollments.

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23Cross-functional training reduces silos by 35% in IT depts.

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2449% fund conference attendance, avg $2,000/employee.

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25Skills-based promotions rise 22% with competency frameworks.

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Training and Development Interpretation

In the perpetual arms race against technological obsolescence, where a developer's half-life is roughly 2.5 years, the IT industry is shrewdly betting that a $1,300 wager on continuous learning—delivered via micro-bites, virtual reality, and a heavy dose of caffeine—is the only hedge against turning their brightest minds into very expensive paperweights.

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QUALTRICS
qualtrics.com
qualtrics.com
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HACKERRANK
hackerrank.com
hackerrank.com
Reference 19
GITHUB
github.blog
github.blog
Reference 20
CARTUS
cartus.com
cartus.com
Reference 21
GOOGLE
google.com
google.com
Reference 22
GLASSDOOR
glassdoor.com
glassdoor.com
Reference 23
IBM
ibm.com
ibm.com
Reference 24
MERCER
mercer.com
mercer.com
Reference 25
PARADOX
paradox.ai
paradox.ai

Reference 26
WORLDECONOMICFORUM
worldeconomicforum.com
worldeconomicforum.com
Reference 27
NVP
nvp.com
nvp.com
Reference 28
BLS
bls.gov
bls.gov
Reference 29
GALLUP
gallup.com
gallup.com
Reference 30
DELOITTE
deloitte.com
deloitte.com
Reference 31
MICROSOFT
microsoft.com
microsoft.com
Reference 32
MENTORCLIQ
mentorcliq.com
mentorcliq.com
Reference 33
TALENTLYFT
talentlyft.com
talentlyft.com
Reference 34
PAYBUMP
paybump.com
paybump.com
Reference 35
PEWRESEARCH
pewresearch.org
pewresearch.org
Reference 36
VISIER
visier.com
visier.com
Reference 37
BAMBOOHR
bamboohr.com
bamboohr.com
Reference 38
WELLABLE
wellable.co
wellable.co
Reference 39
CORPORATEEXECUTIVEBOARD
corporateexecutiveboard.com
corporateexecutiveboard.com
Reference 40
OWL-LABS
owl-labs.com
owl-labs.com
Reference 41
15FIVE
15five.com
15five.com
Reference 42
MONSTER
monster.com
monster.com
Reference 43
DDIWORLD
ddiworld.com
ddiworld.com
Reference 44
APIARYHQ
apiaryhq.com
apiaryhq.com
Reference 45
CARTWRIGHTJAMES
cartwrightjames.com
cartwrightjames.com
Reference 46
LEANIN
leanin.org
leanin.org
Reference 47
BUNCHBALL
bunchball.com
bunchball.com
Reference 48
STACKOVERFLOW
stackoverflow.com
stackoverflow.com
Reference 49
NCWIT
ncwit.org
ncwit.org
Reference 50
EQUALITY
equality.org
equality.org
Reference 51
KAPORCENTER
kaporcenter.com
kaporcenter.com
Reference 52
HRC
hrc.org
hrc.org
Reference 53
EY
ey.com
ey.com
Reference 54
PROJECTINCLUDE
projectinclude.org
projectinclude.org
Reference 55
YWCA
ywca.org
ywca.org
Reference 56
2021WOMENONTECH
2021womenontech.com
2021womenontech.com
Reference 57
CATALYST
catalyst.org
catalyst.org
Reference 58
ASIANPAC
asianpac.org
asianpac.org
Reference 59
TEXTIO
textio.com
textio.com
Reference 60
PAYSCALE
payscale.com
payscale.com
Reference 61
HIRINGOURHEROES
hiringourheroes.org
hiringourheroes.org
Reference 62
BCG
bcg.com
bcg.com
Reference 63
SCOPE
scope.org.uk
scope.org.uk
Reference 64
WOMENINTECH
womenintech.co.uk
womenintech.co.uk
Reference 65
VERSETT
versett.com
versett.com
Reference 66
WBENC
wbenc.org
wbenc.org
Reference 67
AARP
aarp.org
aarp.org
Reference 68
HARVARDBUSINESS
harvardbusiness.org
harvardbusiness.org
Reference 69
CRUNCHBASE
crunchbase.com
crunchbase.com
Reference 70
MENTORINK
mentorink.com
mentorink.com
Reference 71
LEVELS
levels.fyi
levels.fyi
Reference 72
VANGUARD
vanguard.com
vanguard.com
Reference 73
COMPENSIA
compensia.com
compensia.com
Reference 74
KFF
kff.org
kff.org
Reference 75
EXPERIAN
experian.com
experian.com
Reference 76
FIDELITY
fidelity.com
fidelity.com
Reference 77
ICI
ici.org
ici.org
Reference 78
METLIFE
metlife.com
metlife.com
Reference 79
PEOPLEKEEP
peoplekeep.com
peoplekeep.com
Reference 80
MENTALHEALTHAMERICA
mentalhealthamerica.org
mentalhealthamerica.org
Reference 81
HOLLOWAY
holloway.com
holloway.com
Reference 82
HELLOTHEMATIC
hellothematic.com
hellothematic.com
Reference 83
PROGYNY
progyny.com
progyny.com
Reference 84
ECONOMICPOLICYINSTITUTE
economicpolicyinstitute.org
economicpolicyinstitute.org
Reference 85
SABBATICALS
sabbaticals.com
sabbaticals.com
Reference 86
SALESFORCE
salesforce.com
salesforce.com
Reference 87
BENEFITSPRO
benefitspro.com
benefitspro.com
Reference 88
TRAININGINDUSTRY
trainingindustry.com
trainingindustry.com
Reference 89
COURSERA
coursera.org
coursera.org
Reference 90
GLOBALKNOWLEDGE
globalknowledge.com
globalknowledge.com
Reference 91
TD
td.org
td.org
Reference 92
EDX
edx.org
edx.org
Reference 93
CCL
ccl.org
ccl.org
Reference 94
PWC
pwc.com
pwc.com
Reference 95
JETBRAINS
jetbrains.com
jetbrains.com
Reference 96
CREDLY
credly.com
credly.com
Reference 97
GAMEDS
gameds.com
gameds.com
Reference 98
GMAC
gmac.com
gmac.com
Reference 99
ICFCOACHING
ICFcoaching.com
ICFcoaching.com
Reference 100
DOCEBO
docebo.com
docebo.com