Welsh software and IT services companies are developing innovative software and services based on leading edge technology.  They are extremely proud of their staff retention levels.  They report factors such as the leading edge nature of their products, company size and culture as contributors to their growth and high staff motivation and satisfaction levels:

“The second person I employed in Cardiff is still working for me! London is different; more people tend to work in the city for a few years and then move on. In South Wales we now have a great team of individuals whose technical expertise is beyond comparison.” Dr Mike Foley, managing director, peterevans

Innovation is embedded in the culture of the Welsh technology industry, and research and development is core to many Welsh software and IT services businesses. Many of these businesses attribute their growth - and the quality of their software and services - to highly motivated and experienced staff. Wales' universities have been credited by many employers as an important source of high quality graduates.

Workforce stability directly impacts a company's 'bottom line', and Wales' excellent track record has already benefited many of its software and IT services businesses.  Workforce stabiltiy is good for business not only in terms of reduced operating costs (such as skills development and recruitment), but also in terms of staff productivity and satisfaction, and ultimately product quality.