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CIOs Expect to Boost Staffing for the Rest of 2015

Jun 11, 2015

CIOs Expect to Boost Staffing for the Rest of 2015

CIOs Expect to Boost Staffing for the Rest of 2015CIOs Expect to Boost Staffing for the Rest of 2015

By Dennis McCafferty

Ramping UpRamping Up

22% of surveyed CIOs plan to add more staffing to their IT departments for the second half of 2015, up from 14% a year ago.

Open OpportunityOpen Opportunity

67% of those surveyed plan to hire only for vacant IT roles, which is down from 76% a year ago.

Shutdown ModeShutdown Mode

Just 9% have put IT hiring plans on hold, and only 2% plan to reduce tech department staffing.

ISO …ISO …

59% said it’s either “somewhat” or “very” challenging to find available, skilled IT pros today.

Top In-Demand IT SkillsTop In-Demand IT Skills

Windows admin: 53%, Desktop support: 52%, Network admin: 52%, Wireless network management: 50%

Action Plan, Part IAction Plan, Part I

69% of CIOs said they are taking steps to address recruiting challenges, with 48% increasing their networking activities and 37% hiring recruitment or staffing firms.

Action Plan, Part IIAction Plan, Part II

36% are offering referral bonuses to boost hiring efforts, and 36% are bringing on consultants to augment current staffing.

Top Cities for IT Staff ExpansionTop Cities for IT Staff Expansion

Miami: 27%, Los Angeles: 25%, St. Louis: 24%, Detroit: 23%, Cleveland: 23%

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