Tech Talent Reloaded:Rita Tavares talks Diversity and AI

This episode features Rita Tavares from Natixis discussing recruitment challenges in Portugal’s tech and banking markets, including skills shortages, hybrid work, and competition for talent. She explains how Natixis has grown in Portugal, why the company values office presence while staying flexible, and how it uses academies and training programs to develop hard-to-find skills like COBOL. The conversation also covers diversity and inclusion, the role of blind CVs and manager training, and a cautious, human-centered approach to AI in hiring.