The reported talent shortage is an indication of industry bias and failed billing models
There’s more to the talent issue and a deeper problem below the headlines, writes Suits & Sneakers founder Anne Miles.
Mumbrella recently held an industry survey via 109 industry respondents that suggests there is an industry talent shortage. However, many of the anecdotal comments point to an issue that is far more complex than this data indicates on the surface.
The talent problem is symptomatic and is not a representation of an actual lack of talent who can do the work. Instead, it only indicates a lack of talent willing to work for that little salary, and to be expected to work beyond a normal working day to maximise capacity.
