Insights for employers and hiring managers: Recruiting and keeping talent
Whatever the Microsoft Cloud role, use our guide to benchmark your salary or contact rate, or to uncover what you should be paying employees in your team.
With demand far outstripping supply, and competition for professionals with valuable cloud skills still on the rise, talent acquisition and retention must be a top priority for any organization in the Microsoft ecosystem. Every employer should develop an informed, data-driven strategy not only to attract the best talent but also to keep cloud professionals satisfied and productive, thereby reducing turnover.
In this section, we will explore the factors that motivate candidates and reveal insights into what draws them to roles in various types of organizations, including Microsoft end users and partners.
Go-to insights if you’re looking to hire
If you’re a Microsoft customer or partner, then skip to the following chapters to help you identify the best talent:
Alternatively, why not read some of our other insights:

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