The digital infrastructure industry is experiencing unprecedented growth, yet one of its biggest challenges remains: data center staffing shortages. According to the Uptime Institute, staffing remains one of the top three concerns for data center leaders this year. With demand for data centers, cloud services, and AI-driven computing skyrocketing, the need for skilled professionals is more urgent than ever. But hiring challenges persist—posing elevated risks to critical infrastructure and slowing innovation in a rapidly evolving industry.
So, what’s the solution? In the debut episode of DATA MOVERS: The Digital Future, co-hosted by Candace Sipos and Maxie Reynolds, we bring together top HR leaders and industry recruiters to dive into the root of the hiring crisis and explore actionable solutions. Are training programs keeping up with industry needs? Do hiring teams need to rethink their approach? Or does the industry simply need more awareness and outreach to attract top talent?
Tackling the Talent Gap
In this episode, we’re joined by:
- Tanya Lulloff – Global HR Director, Rehlko
- Torrey Searles – SVP of HR, T5
- Lisa Stevens – HR Director, CleanArc
- Aidan Walker – Managing Director, Expand Group
These experts share insights, challenges, and strategies for strengthening the industry’s talent pipeline. They discuss the importance of expanding recruitment efforts, fostering diverse and inclusive workplaces, and ensuring that training programs evolve to meet the growing needs of data centers, telecom, and digital infrastructure.
The Future of Digital Infrastructure Hiring
With staffing challenges showing no signs of improvement since 2023, the time to act is now. Our guests weigh in on whether we need:
✅ More training and apprenticeship programs to develop new talent
✅ A more open-minded approach to hiring from adjacent industries
✅ Stronger industry awareness and outreach efforts to attract fresh talent
Spoiler alert: The answer might be all of the above.
Don’t miss this in-depth discussion with Candace and Maxie with their all-start lineup of HR experts on the future of hiring in digital infrastructure—and how we can bridge the talent gap before it’s too late.
