Atlanta CIOs Reveal Hiring Plans For Second Half Of 2016
Robert Half Technology Survey Shows More Companies Planning to Expand IT Teams
ATLANTA, June 21, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Twenty-five percent of Atlanta-area technology executives surveyed recently expect to expand their IT teams in the second half of 2016, according to the just-released Robert Half Technology IT Hiring Forecast and Local Trend Report. This is a one-point increase from the previous six months and compares to 23 percent a year ago. In addition, 55 percent plan to hire only for open IT roles, 15 percent plan to put hiring plans on hold, and 5 percent expect to reduce their IT staffing levels in the last six months of the year.
| Atlanta IT Hiring Forecast* |
July–Dec. 2016 |
Jan.–June 2016 |
July–Dec. 2015 |
| CIOs adding more staff to IT departments |
25% |
24% |
23% |
| CIOs planning to hire only for open IT roles |
55% |
55% |
65% |
| CIOs who plan to put IT hiring plans on hold |
15% |
18% |
10% |
| CIOs who plan to reduce their IT staff |
5% |
3% |
2% |
| Don't know future hiring plans |
0% |
0% |
0% |
View an infographic of research highlights.
"The IT hiring environment in Atlanta continues to move at a rapid pace — candidates with specialized skills don't stay on the market long and usually have several offers to consider. So, we're encouraging clients to move quickly when they need to hire," said Chris McCrea, Atlanta senior regional vice president for Robert Half Technology. "There is particularly strong demand for IT candidates in the healthcare and education industries, as businesses make Microsoft upgrades and continue their transition to cloud computing."
Hiring forecasts are based on interviews with more than 2,500 CIOs from 25 major U.S. markets who were asked to provide a six-month hiring outlook.
Recruiting Challenges and Skills in Demand
Hiring challenges remain, as 59 percent of CIOs said it's somewhat or very challenging to find skilled IT professionals today. The skills in greatest demand within their organizations, according to respondents, include:
- Network administration (58 percent)
- Desktop support (55 percent)
- Wireless network management (53 percent)
About Robert Half Technology
With more than 100 locations worldwide, Robert Half Technology is a leading provider of technology professionals for initiatives ranging from web development and multiplatform systems integration to network security and technical support. Robert Half Technology offers online job search services at www.rht.com. Visitors can also request a copy of the Robert Half Technology 2016 Salary Guide, which includes a wide range of IT job descriptions.
Survey Methodology
The survey was developed by Robert Half Technology and conducted by an independent research firm. To ensure that companies from all segments were represented in the study, the sample was stratified by number of employees. The results were weighted to reflect the appropriate employee population in the United States. The margin of error is +/-1.6 percent at the 90 percent confidence level. Robert Half Technology is a leading provider of IT professionals on a project and full-time basis and has been tracking IT hiring activity in the United States since 1995.
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