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A Clear Look at IT Hiring Trends

SmartChoice IT Recruitment Insights & Technology Trends

This section presents a clear view of current movements within the IT jobs market. It highlights shifts in demand, changes in role expectations and the skills that are gaining steady attention. The aim is to offer readers a measured overview based on what is being seen and discussed across the sector, without unnecessary embellishment or inflated language.

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Achieving Fair Pay and Equal Opportunity in European Nearshore Tech
Writer: SmartChoice
SmartChoice5 min read
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Achieving Fair Pay and Equal Opportunity in European Nearshore Tech

Recent analysis finds that the median (unadjusted) gender pay gap across European tech is about 25%, meaning women make only €75 for every €100 men earn. When pay is compared within the same role and level, the gap narrows to roughly 2.5%, indicating that equal work does indeed pay equally on average but too few women reach those roles.