Strategic technology talent acquisition and firm value: A cross‐industry examination
利用LinkUp招聘数据，研究信息技术人才招聘如何通过自动化提升低技术行业效率、在高技术行业促进创新，进而影响企业价值，为管理者和政策制定者提供参考。
Abstract Technology‐driven transformation compels firms to invest in both physical and human capital, particularly information technology (IT) talent. Using LinkUp job posting data, we examine how IT talent acquisition signals strategic intent and affects firm value. We find that IT hiring improves operational efficiency through automation in low‐tech sectors and fosters innovation in high‐tech sectors. These mechanisms reveal distinct pathways through which technology talent shapes firm dynamics. Moreover, IT hiring influences financial performance, risk management, organizational culture, and strategic decisions. Our results offer new insights into how strategic IT talent acquisition drives value creation and informs managerial and policy choices.