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Critical success factors
What are the critical success factors that have Our research shows that the majority of businesses
made London the economic powerhouse that it are finding it more difficult to recruit the best
is? Access to talent has always been an important candidates since the UK’s decision to exit the EU.
driver of London’s economic strength. Now, Technology is another critical success factor for
more than ever, London businesses are focusing business growth, with businesses in every sector
on tangible strategies to attract talent, such as looking to integrate intelligence from big data and
salary and career progression, with areas like analytics into their strategy and operations. As
CSR and brand reputation seen as less important. businesses compete to stay ahead of the curve
Businesses will need to consider new and and fight innovative start-up competition, they must
innovative ways to engage talent post-Brexit. also consider new threats, such as cyber breaches.
Tech trends predicted to be the most important The top three factors
to FTSE 100 companies in the next three years that attract talent
Big data and analytics Internet of things Salary & benefits Workplace culture Career progression
Enhanced cyber security Artificial intelligence
Widescale automation Blockchain
Virtual/augmented reality
45%
49%
59%
The role of technology in companies’
five-year business strategies
Completely integral 53%
Not integral 6%
Somewhat integral 41%
77% 66% 45% 41% 27% 23% 21%
