Why IT Hiring Remains in a State of Flux

Why IT Hiring Remains in a State of Flux

Why IT Hiring Remains in a State of FluxWhy IT Hiring Remains in a State of Flux

IT is increasingly looking to fill talent gaps by hiring temps for in-demand positions such as programmers, developers, cyber-security support and analysts.

Funding ForecastFunding Forecast

45% of CIOs and other surveyed tech leaders expect their IT budget to increase, a sentiment that has remained relatively steady through the year.

Steady SupportSteady Support

73% express confidence in their IT department’s ability to satisfy business demands, slightly up from 71% at the end of 2014.

Short StaffedShort Staffed

Only 36% anticipate increases in full-time hiring for the immediate future, down from 40% at the end of last year.

Temporary FixTemporary Fix

39% expect to increase the hiring of temporary IT pros, up from 36% at the end of 2014.

Major Force: Compromising PositionMajor Force: Compromising Position

63% say cyber-security is making a major impact on their organization, up from 52% at the end of 2014.

Major Force: Weather ReportMajor Force: Weather Report

47% cite cloud computing as a major influence upon their organization, up from 29% at the end of last year.

Major Force: Impactful AnalyticsMajor Force: Impactful Analytics

45% say business intelligence/big data remains a top influence within their organization, up from 41% at the end of 2014.

Major Force: MobilityMajor Force: Mobility

41% say mobility is making a great impact within their company, compared to 36% at the end of last year.

The Influencer of ThingsThe Influencer of Things

39% say the Internet of things is greatly influential, up from 16% at the end of 2014.

Most Difficult IT Positions to Fill With Exceptional TalentMost Difficult IT Positions to Fill With Exceptional Talent

Programmers and developers: 43%, Security pros: 41%, Software engineers: 40%, Big data/analytics specialists: 34%, Architects: 33%

Dennis McCafferty
Dennis McCafferty
Dennis McCafferty is a contributor to CIO Insight. He covers topics such as IT leadership, IT strategy, collaboration, and IT for businesses.

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