The Truth About Data Centre Talent
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In this episode of the Inside Data Centre Podcast, Andy Davis is joined by Oli Monks, Head of Talent at AVK, and Sophie Parker, Head of People Development & Talent Acquisition at Pure Data Centres Group. Using the newly released DataX Connect 2026 Salary Survey as a starting point, they unpack why career progression now outranks pay, how hiring has to adapt in new European markets, and what it takes to keep high achievers in an industry that changes by the afternoon.
Key Topics:
Why professionals now move for progression rather than a pay rise
Hiring from pharma, semiconductors, construction and the armed forces
Development without promotion: keeping technical experts challenged and engaged
Being honest with candidates about the pace and ambiguity
Tackling negative headlines before they deter the next generation
Why rushing the interview process undermines long-term retention
Tune in for candid advice on attracting and keeping talent, plus quickfire views on the hardest roles to fill and the skills that will matter most in five years.
Support the show
The Inside Data Centre Podcast is recorded in partnership with DataX Connect, a specialist data centre recruitment company based in the UK. They operate on a global scale to place passionate individuals at the heart of leading data centre companies.
To learn more about Andy Davis and the rest of the DataX team, click here: DataX Connect
