Why CIOs Struggle to Hire Tech Talent

Why CIOs Struggle to Hire Tech Talent

IT execs can’t find candidates whose skills match requirements for open positions, and the recruitment struggles are impacting business performance.

89% of IT decision-makers admit that they struggle to find candidates whose skills match requirements for open positions, and 79% said it is more difficult to find and hire quality IT talent than it was a year ago.

71% said they are more concerned about turnover this year than last.

55% said they struggle to find needed, skilled talent has created one of the biggest internal threats to meeting revenue or business performance targets.

Relevant on-the-job experience: 46%, Tech skills: 41%, Soft skills (like communications): 31%, The “right” culture fit: 26%

45% of IT decision-makers are using a wider range of recruitment channels (such as social media) to improve hiring effectiveness, and 37% are offering higher salaries.

29% are developing relationships at local colleges and universities to boost recruiting success, and 23% are providing better benefits.

65% said their organization tries to tailor retention programs to the specific needs and preferences of workers from different generations.

94% said their organization’s IT salaries are either higher or the same as they were a year ago.

Among IT decision-makers who said salaries are increasing, 37% reward employees for exceeding revenue goals.

Staffing/recruiting company: 52%, LinkedIn: 37%, Traditional Job Boards: 37%

83% of IT leaders who use skills assessment solutions said the tools are “critical” to the hiring process.