Consulting Firms Face Talent Shortage As Blockchain Offerings Grow
"We're hiring, just like everyone, hiring aggressively for the right people." According to PwC FinTech director Jeremy Drane, the number one issue facing the blockchain industry today is a lack of talent, a declaration backed up by statements from the firm's peers. A blockchain hiring crunch is now hitting the major professional services firms as they seek to satisfy the growing demand for products and services from global financial institutions and businesses. In interviews, global consulting firms Deloitte, KPMG and PwC indicated that they're currently seeking to hire....
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