New CompTIA Workforce Advisory Council will address IT staffing challenges
April 30 2024 - 7:30AM
CompTIA, the nonprofit association for the information technology
(IT) industry, has expanded its role in fostering a data-driven
culture with the formation of a new CompTIA
Community Workforce Advisory Council.
The council, comprised of eight industry experts from multiple
organizations, will identify current IT workforce trends and raise
awareness to initiatives and best practices to help both employers
and employees maximize their potential in a fair and equitable
manner. The council will foster partnerships and collaboration to
share members’ collective expertise, resources and experience to
address IT workforce challenges.
“CompTIA Community members, like many businesses, face workforce
challenges when it comes to finding and retaining the best talent
to optimize their operations, and grow their business,” said MJ
Shoer, chief community officer at CompTIA. “The formation of the
new Workforce Advisory Council will help businesses adapt to
changing needs within the workplace and attract and keep the top IT
workers. The council is proud to offer innovative resources and
tools to help members use current workforce data to invest in their
workers and create a dynamic IT workforce for the future.”
The council will begin its work by creating content and
resources that businesses can leverage to get the most from their
IT workforces. The council’s goals include:
Examining how the workforce is changing and how businesses
should respond.
Documenting best practices to attract and retain top tech
talent.
Identifying best practices and processes that address employee
well-being, benefits and more.
The council is co-chaired by Amy Carr, vice president of
marketing, SaaS Alerts, and Robert Forget, chief revenue officer,
Credivera.
"The establishment of a workforce advisory council is a
strategic imperative for the MSP community,” Carr said. “The
council is addressing critical challenges, such as managing a
multi-generational workforce, enhancing DEI, and optimizing talent
recruitment and retention to ensure they remain at the forefront of
innovation and service excellence. The council will examine
industry trends, hiring practices and employee engagement
strategies to ensure MSPs are able to attract top-tier talent.”
“Effective workforce management serves as the cornerstone for
both attracting and retaining top talent in the tech industry,”
Forget said. “As CompTIA and the Workforce Industry Advisory
Council understands, investing in workforce development not only
fuels organizational growth but also cultivates a culture of
continuous learning and adaptability. By helping to develop
workforce management strategies, we not only ensure that CompTIA
members are equipped with the skills and knowledge needed to thrive
in today’s digital world, but also foster an environment where
talent is valued, empowered and inspired.”
Caitlin Jopp, vice president of community and engagement,
Channel Program, will serve as vice chair. Other members of the
CompTIA Community Workforce Advisory Council include Kieran Blanks,
vice president, workforce systems, Cortex; Cynthia Shreiner, senior
director, community and events, CyberQP; Heather Simek, vice
president, Rj2 Technologies; Desraie Thomas, channel development
manager, The Chanel CRO; and Joel Williams, market director for
Chicago & St. Louis, Robert Half.
The council collaborates with CompTIA’s other industry advisory
councils to advance the adoption IT workforce best practices,
standards and skills within organizations of all sizes. Together,
the councils will work to:
Identify and analyze current and future IT workforce trends.
Help the tech industry develop a diverse and skilled talent
pool.
Develop industry best practice standards for hiring and
developing IT workers.
To learn more about CompTIA’s industry advisory councils
visit https://connect.comptia.org/connect/councils.
About CompTIAThe Computing Technology Industry
Association (CompTIA) is a leading voice and advocate for the $5
trillion global information technology ecosystem; and the estimated
75 million industry and tech professionals who design, implement,
manage, and safeguard the technology that powers the world’s
economy. Through community, education, training, certifications,
advocacy, philanthropy, and market research, CompTIA is the hub for
unlocking the potential of the tech industry and its
workforce. http://Connect.CompTIA.org
Anna Turman
CompTIA
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aturman@comptia.org