Steady Hiring
Growth Niche
11% of CIOs say they’ll expand their IT teams in the fourth quarter of 2013, a percentage that’s about the same as was reported in the third quarter.
Standing Pat
65% plan to hire only for open IT roles, compared to 56% for Q3.
Freeze Frame
19% have put Q4 IT hiring plans on hold, as opposed to 26% in Q3.
RIF Raff
5% plan to reduce their IT staffing, about the same as Q3.
ISO
68% say it’s challenging to find skilled IT professionals today.
Most Challenging Tech Needs to Fill
Network oversight: 19%, Data and database management: 13%, Help desk and tech support: 12%
The Power of Positive Thinking
86% of CIOs are confident in their companies’ prospects for growth in Q4.
Acquisition Plan
64% say they’re confident that their organizations will invest in IT projects in Q4.
Biggest In-Demand IT Skills
Desktop support: 54%, Network admin: 52%, Database management: 52%
