Have you struggled with talent poaching in the AI space?

Not significantly so far, though I know it’s a widespread issue. We haven’t lost anyone on our current team, perhaps because they aren’t very active online. However, during the COVID era, we experienced a poaching of data scientists by major tech companies, so it’s likely only a matter of time before it becomes a bigger challenge.

Our IT team is fully remote, except for roles that require physical presence. I’ve been able to attract talent from companies mandating a return to office. However, retaining data professionals remains a significant challenge. To address this, I reorganized in August to create a dedicated AI team, recognizing the need for focused leadership and resources.

My team is mostly remote, but I’m monitoring the legal market, which is trending back to in-office work. Forcing a premature return could risk losing talent to firms with more flexible policies.

The shift away from remote work has provided more workforce stability, as it’s harder to poach employees who are required to be in the office.