GITNUXREPORT 2025

Hr In The Tmt Industry Statistics

TMT industry invests heavily in HR analytics, AI, remote work, and diversity.

Jannik Linder

Co-Founder of Gitnux, specialized in content and tech since 2016.

First published: April 29, 2025

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44% of HR in TMT industries cite cybersecurity concerns as a barrier in HR digital transformation

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55% of TMT employees received mandatory cybersecurity training in 2023

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52% of TMT HR leaders see automation as a way to free up HR staff for strategic work

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58% of TMT companies have adopted artificial intelligence in their customer support and HR functions

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70% of TMT companies report using employee performance metrics derived from data analytics

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The global HR technology market is projected to reach $35.8 billion by 2026

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63% of TMT companies measure employee productivity using digital tools

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29% of HR professionals in TMT industry plan to increase automation of HR processes within the next year

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65% of TMT HR teams are utilizing cloud-based HR management systems

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33% of TMT companies have increased their investment in HR technology in 2023

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55% of TMT organizations use continuous performance management systems

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36% of TMT companies use gamification in employee training programs

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59% of TMT HR managers plan to implement AI-driven onboarding solutions in the next year

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44% of HR teams in TMT industry are exploring blockchain solutions for HR record management

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35% of TMT firms are investing in virtual onboarding platforms

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38% of TMT companies plan to increase their automation of HR tasks in 2024

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80% of TMT organizations have adopted remote work policies post-pandemic

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40% of TMT companies have started using virtual reality for onboarding and training

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70% of TMT firms plan to increase their remote workforce in the next two years

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60% of TMT employees report that flexible work arrangements have improved their job satisfaction

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37% of TMT companies have implemented international remote work policies

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48% of TMT medical benefits programs include telehealth services

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61% of employees in TMT industry report using digital collaboration tools daily

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49% of TMT HR leaders cite challenges in maintaining corporate culture in remote work settings

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70% of TMT companies invest in HR analytics to improve talent management

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65% of HR professionals in TMT industry believe employee engagement directly impacts innovation

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45% of TMT companies use AI-driven recruitment tools

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58% of TMT HR managers cite talent shortage as their biggest challenge

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52% of TMT companies offer extensive upskilling and reskilling programs

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The TMT industry’s average employee retention rate is approximately 80%

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72% of TMT companies focus on leadership development programs

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The average salary for a software engineer in the TMT industry is $110,000 annually

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51% of TMT hiring managers prioritize candidates with digital skills

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61% of HR professionals in TMT industry report using data analytics to improve hiring outcomes

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42% of HR departments in TMT industry prioritize upskilling existing staff over hiring new talent

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44% of TMT HR leaders say automated interview processes increase hiring efficiency

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54% of TMT HR teams have increased their use of video interviewing tools in 2023

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67% of senior TMT executives say leadership development is a key focus for HR

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72% of TMT organizations measure the ROI of their HR initiatives

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54% of TMT companies have experienced a rise in employee turnover during 2022-2023

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The average tenure of employees in the TMT industry is approximately 3.2 years

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38% of employees in TMT feel that their leadership is effective at communicating company strategy

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60% of HR professionals in TMT industry report difficulty in managing a multigenerational workforce

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The median age of employees in the TMT industry is 36 years

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75% of TMT companies have implemented diversity and inclusion initiatives

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48% of TMT companies conduct regular employee engagement surveys

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62% of managers in TMT industry believe that soft skills are becoming increasingly important

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The TMT industry’s gender diversity ratio is 27% female to 73% male

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46% of HR in TMT industries believe that employee well-being programs improve productivity

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80% of tech workers say they prefer to work for companies with strong corporate social responsibility policies

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49% of TMT companies provide mental health support programs for employees

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63% of tech HR leaders emphasize the importance of diversity and inclusion in talent acquisition

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50% of TMT companies provide diversity training programs for managers

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68% of TMT HR professionals see employee wellness programs as essential for retention

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Key Highlights

The global HR technology market is projected to reach $35.8 billion by 2026
70% of TMT companies invest in HR analytics to improve talent management
65% of HR professionals in TMT industry believe employee engagement directly impacts innovation
45% of TMT companies use AI-driven recruitment tools
80% of TMT organizations have adopted remote work policies post-pandemic
58% of TMT HR managers cite talent shortage as their biggest challenge
52% of TMT companies offer extensive upskilling and reskilling programs
The TMT industry’s average employee retention rate is approximately 80%
38% of employees in TMT feel that their leadership is effective at communicating company strategy
63% of TMT companies measure employee productivity using digital tools
60% of HR professionals in TMT industry report difficulty in managing a multigenerational workforce
The median age of employees in the TMT industry is 36 years
75% of TMT companies have implemented diversity and inclusion initiatives

The rapidly evolving TMT industry is revolutionizing its HR landscape, with projections indicating the global HR tech market will hit $35.8 billion by 2026 and a surge in digital tools, AI adoption, and remote work shaping the future of talent management and organizational innovation.

Digital Transformation, Automation, and Data-Driven HR Strategies

44% of HR in TMT industries cite cybersecurity concerns as a barrier in HR digital transformation
55% of TMT employees received mandatory cybersecurity training in 2023
52% of TMT HR leaders see automation as a way to free up HR staff for strategic work
58% of TMT companies have adopted artificial intelligence in their customer support and HR functions
70% of TMT companies report using employee performance metrics derived from data analytics

Digital Transformation, Automation, and Data-Driven HR Strategies Interpretation

As TMT companies increasingly weave cybersecurity, AI, and data-driven strategies into their HR fabric, nearly half see digital transformation as a cybersecurity maze, yet over half are bridging the gap with mandatory training and automation to turn their HR teams into strategic powerhouses.

HR Technology Adoption and Investment

The global HR technology market is projected to reach $35.8 billion by 2026
63% of TMT companies measure employee productivity using digital tools
29% of HR professionals in TMT industry plan to increase automation of HR processes within the next year
65% of TMT HR teams are utilizing cloud-based HR management systems
33% of TMT companies have increased their investment in HR technology in 2023
55% of TMT organizations use continuous performance management systems
36% of TMT companies use gamification in employee training programs
59% of TMT HR managers plan to implement AI-driven onboarding solutions in the next year
44% of HR teams in TMT industry are exploring blockchain solutions for HR record management
35% of TMT firms are investing in virtual onboarding platforms
38% of TMT companies plan to increase their automation of HR tasks in 2024

HR Technology Adoption and Investment Interpretation

As TMT companies race toward a $35.8 billion HR tech haven by 2026, it's clear that digital prowess—spanning AI, blockchain, and gamification—is transforming HR from paperwork to performance powerhouses, with a competitive edge increasingly measured not just in innovation but in how seamlessly humans and machines collaborate.

Remote Work, Flexibility, and Work Environment

80% of TMT organizations have adopted remote work policies post-pandemic
40% of TMT companies have started using virtual reality for onboarding and training
70% of TMT firms plan to increase their remote workforce in the next two years
60% of TMT employees report that flexible work arrangements have improved their job satisfaction
37% of TMT companies have implemented international remote work policies
48% of TMT medical benefits programs include telehealth services
61% of employees in TMT industry report using digital collaboration tools daily
49% of TMT HR leaders cite challenges in maintaining corporate culture in remote work settings

Remote Work, Flexibility, and Work Environment Interpretation

While the TMT industry is rapidly virtualizing its workforce with 80% adopting remote policies and 70% planning further expansion, nearly half grapple with preserving corporate culture amidst the digital shift, highlighting that as we innovate remotely, the human connection remains a challenge yet an imperative.

Talent Management, Recruitment, and Retention

70% of TMT companies invest in HR analytics to improve talent management
65% of HR professionals in TMT industry believe employee engagement directly impacts innovation
45% of TMT companies use AI-driven recruitment tools
58% of TMT HR managers cite talent shortage as their biggest challenge
52% of TMT companies offer extensive upskilling and reskilling programs
The TMT industry’s average employee retention rate is approximately 80%
72% of TMT companies focus on leadership development programs
The average salary for a software engineer in the TMT industry is $110,000 annually
51% of TMT hiring managers prioritize candidates with digital skills
61% of HR professionals in TMT industry report using data analytics to improve hiring outcomes
42% of HR departments in TMT industry prioritize upskilling existing staff over hiring new talent
44% of TMT HR leaders say automated interview processes increase hiring efficiency
54% of TMT HR teams have increased their use of video interviewing tools in 2023
67% of senior TMT executives say leadership development is a key focus for HR
72% of TMT organizations measure the ROI of their HR initiatives
54% of TMT companies have experienced a rise in employee turnover during 2022-2023
The average tenure of employees in the TMT industry is approximately 3.2 years

Talent Management, Recruitment, and Retention Interpretation

Amid a landscape where 70% of TMT firms harness HR analytics and over half prioritize upskilling amidst rising turnover, the industry’s commitment to data-driven talent strategies underscores that in technology and media, innovation is as much about nurturing people as it is about pioneering products.

Workforce Diversity, Inclusion, and Employee Wellbeing

38% of employees in TMT feel that their leadership is effective at communicating company strategy
60% of HR professionals in TMT industry report difficulty in managing a multigenerational workforce
The median age of employees in the TMT industry is 36 years
75% of TMT companies have implemented diversity and inclusion initiatives
48% of TMT companies conduct regular employee engagement surveys
62% of managers in TMT industry believe that soft skills are becoming increasingly important
The TMT industry’s gender diversity ratio is 27% female to 73% male
46% of HR in TMT industries believe that employee well-being programs improve productivity
80% of tech workers say they prefer to work for companies with strong corporate social responsibility policies
49% of TMT companies provide mental health support programs for employees
63% of tech HR leaders emphasize the importance of diversity and inclusion in talent acquisition
50% of TMT companies provide diversity training programs for managers
68% of TMT HR professionals see employee wellness programs as essential for retention

Workforce Diversity, Inclusion, and Employee Wellbeing Interpretation

While nearly two-thirds of TMT HR leaders recognize the rising importance of soft skills and employee well-being, only 38% of employees feel confident in leadership's communication, revealing that the industry’s progress toward diversity, inclusion, and multigenerational harmony still has miles to go before it can truly call itself innovative and integrated.