Subject: IT Talent Trends & Advice from Executive Recruiters

Shawn Banerji and Martha Heller on key tech talent issues

On a recent episode of the Tech Whisperers podcast, two of the top executive recruiters in the CIO retained search space, Shawn Banerji and Martha Heller, shared their insights on a range of talent-related issues, including hiring trends, hybrid work questions, and the critical skills companies are looking for at the executive level.


Afterwards, we spent some time discussing a few of the other key tech talent trends on their radar, from attracting IT talent and the role of college degrees in tech professions to their advice for CIOs considering retirement and what comes next.

Next week! Cengage Group CTO Jim Chilton


My guest next Whisperers Wednesday is Jim Chilton, an award-winning CIO who serves as the Chief Technology Officer for Cengage Group, an innovative disruptor in the EdTech space. As a business and technology executive, Jim leverages his unique experiences to drive innovation and optimize technology throughout the company.


Tune in as Jim discusses how he navigates multiple different responsibilities so effectively, his vision for building a more robust pipeline of cyber leaders, and how he’s helping his people and the company succeed in an exceedingly complex and challenging environment.