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Despite some highly publicised layoffs in the tech sector, macro trends are still driving a high demand for highly skilled tech professionals. This is particularly true in data science and AI, where hiring the right talent can have a significant business impact.\xa0\n\nSo what do employers need to do in the current market to ensure they are getting the talent they need?\n\nMy guest this week is Kevin Dewalt, CEO of Prolego, a leading AI consultant for Fortune 500 companies. Prolego has recently published a report to help companies get better at hiring data science talent, and Kevin has some valuable insights to share.\n\nIn the interview, we discuss:\n\nWhy we are only at the beginning of a long-term trend in AI adoption and innovation\xa0\n\nThe current state of tech hiring\n\nWhy there is no new wave of talent in the market\n\nCreating the right working environment to be an employer of choice.\n\nAttention and attraction\n\nGathering talent intelligence to understand motivations\n\nThe critical importance of the hiring manager and why you should include them in the JD\n\nLonger-term structural considerations\n\nPrioritising learning and the importance of non-management career paths\n\nHow to compete for talent with big tech\n\nThe future of AI in recruiting technology\n\n\nListen to this podcast on Apple Podcasts.