Do you know the 3 most important reasons to recruit ESG-focused IT managers?

At Kure Search, we know how important it is to match companies with IT leaders who are not only technologically skilled, but also passionate about driving sustainability forward. That’s because in a time when companies’ sustainability efforts are becoming increasingly central to their success, it is crucial to have IT executives who can both navigate complex technological landscapes and at the same time integrate ESG considerations into the processes. ESG stands for Environmental, Social and Governance.

In this article, we would like to tell more about why ESG plays an increasingly important role in IT management, and why it is important for companies in 2024 to hire the right IT profiles.

It is important to hire the right ESG-oriented IT profiles for your company

By hiring the right ESG-oriented IT profiles, companies can position themselves as leading players in the increasingly competitive and sustainable business world.

Let’s take a closer look at why.

Investor interest

Investor interest in companies’ ESG performance is increasing and has a decisive impact on investment decisions. By having the right ESG profiles, companies can attract investors who want to place their capital in sustainable and responsible companies.

And that attraction might be greater than you think.

According to the EY Global Institutional Investor Survey, as many as 90% of investors attach importance to a company’s ESG performance in their investment strategy and decision-making, which underlines the importance of this area. ESG-focused companies therefore not only achieve better access to capital, but also lower costs of financing. This creates a positive cycle where companies with a focus on ESG performance are rewarded with improved financial strength and competitiveness.

Risk management

By hiring the right ESG profiles, companies can better identify, understand and manage risks associated with environmental, social and governance factors. This can help minimize potential negative consequences and protect the company’s reputation and financial performance.

Reputation and brand value

Companies with strong ESG profiles often have a better reputation and a higher brand value, as they are perceived as responsible and sustainable. This leads to increased customer loyalty, consumer confidence and competitiveness in the market.

What implications do these factors have for the IT manager’s role in the future?

The IT manager’s role in the sustainable technological future

Along with society’s increased focus on sustainability and technological innovation, the IT manager is going through a decisive change. The traditional view of the IT manager’s role with a sole focus on technological infrastructure has become obsolete.

Today, it requires the IT manager to step forward as a key player in the development of the company’s sustainable strategy and technological transformation.

ESG and the requirements for reporting according to the CSRD (Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive) come as transformative forces that can act as leverage for IT managers when faced with investments in new technology and data.

Through a combination of innovation and responsibility, the IT manager can become a decisive driving force behind the organization’s journey towards a more sustainable and technologically advanced future.

You have probably now seen the value in recruiting ESG profiles, but how do you find the right profiles for your company? Here at Kure Search, we have also asked ourselves that question.

Let’s take a closer look at how we do it.

How do you find the right ESG IT profiles?

When it comes to finding the right ESG IT profiles, Kure Search has a unique approach that combines data, insights and an extensive network of top-qualified international candidates. Our approach is based on data, insight and networks. And as 100% dedicated IT headhunters, we stand a bit sharper than the competition when it comes to IT recruitment.

We dare to promise that because:
We have built up a network of the best international candidates in each of their fields, who are rarely active job seekers. Through open and neutral dialogues, we get to know the candidates’ strengths, areas of development and wishes for the future. We use this knowledge actively to contact our network with relevant job opportunities.

And even if the candidates themselves are not interested, they often help us point out other talented candidates.

We carry out a thorough evaluation of the candidates using technical tests, cases and personal profiles, which gives us the opportunity to assess their professional and personal skills in an objective way.

Our approach is characterized by a personal relationship and professional advice. As a boutique search company, we provide you with personal contact and high professionalism throughout the entire process.
You get the same contact person throughout, which ensures consistent and effective communication.

In addition to Direct Search, we also offer professional advice and support to our customers on a consulting basis and through the interim Talent Acquisition Partner service.

We can therefore meet the company’s specific needs and ensure that the right ESG IT profiles are found and successfully integrated.

Are you interested in hearing more about the possibility of finding qualified IT candidates with a strong ESG profile?

Then book us in for a meeting and tell us exactly which profile you are looking for. Then we give a qualified proposal on how it could be done.

Like the article and want more of the same kind?

Then go ahead and do like hundreds of other like-minded people and follow us on LinkedIn, so you can be sure that you won’t miss any valuable insights from us.