Tech Recruitment Will Grow in the First Half of 2020 Amidst Crunched Talent Pool, Says Robert Half
- 86% of technology leaders say it’s challenging to find IT talent, according to Robert Half Technology research
- Houston, Miami, Austin, and Charlotte are top cities adding to their technology teams
- Almost all IT hiring managers plan to bring on interim professionals
Technology recruitment will grow in the first half of the new year, but hiring challenges persist, suggests a new survey from staffing firm Robert Half Technology. According to the latest State of Tech Hiring research from Robert Half, 69% of IT decision-makers anticipate expanding their team in the next six months, up two points from the second half of 2019.
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Respondents cited the following technical skills as immediately needed for their organization:
- Cybersecurity
- Cloud (computing, security, architecture)
- Business intelligence and reporting services
- Database management
- DevOps
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Nearly all IT managers polled (96%) said they plan to bring on interim professionals. Of those, 60% say hiring project-based IT employees is part of their overall staffing strategy and 58% will look to temporary staff if a role becomes vacant and isn’t filled quickly.
“Savvy organizations are shifting their hiring strategy given the growing demand for IT professionals and adapting to the increasing challenges brought on by talent shortages,” said John Reed, an executive vice president with Robert Half.
Reed added, “Aside from a competitive salary and attractive organizational culture, training can be a strong draw for IT staff. Tech professionals are constantly looking for ways to expand their skill sets, and providing development opportunities can be a meaningful differentiator in a competitive hiring environment.”
Below, technology leaders ranked their top three strategic and staffing priorities for the first half of 2020:
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Strategic Priorities |
Staffing Priorities |
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1. |
Maintaining security of IT systems and safeguarding company information |
1. |
Training and upskilling employees |
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2. |
Innovation and investing in new technologies |
2. |
Attracting new talent |
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3. |
Cloud initiatives |
3. |
Retaining existing team |
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