CIOs Expect to Boost Staffing for the Rest of 2015
CIOs Expect to Boost Staffing for the Rest of 2015
By Dennis McCafferty
Ramping 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 Opportunity
67% of those surveyed plan to hire only for vacant IT roles, which is down from 76% a year ago.
Shutdown Mode
Just 9% have put IT hiring plans on hold, and only 2% plan to reduce tech department staffing.
ISO …
59% said it’s either “somewhat” or “very” challenging to find available, skilled IT pros today.
Top In-Demand IT Skills
Windows admin: 53%, Desktop support: 52%, Network admin: 52%, Wireless network management: 50%
Action 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 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 Expansion
Miami: 27%, Los Angeles: 25%, St. Louis: 24%, Detroit: 23%, Cleveland: 23%
