Denver CIOs Reveal Hiring Plans For First Half Of 2016
Robert Half Technology Survey Shows Twenty-Three Percent Anticipate Adding IT Staff
Robert Half Technology Survey Shows Twenty-Three Percent Anticipate Adding IT Staff
DENVER, Dec. 16, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Twenty-three percent of Denver-area technology executives surveyed recently expect to expand their IT teams in the first half of 2016, according to the just-released Robert Half Technology IT Hiring Forecast and Local Trend Report. This is a 2-point increase from the previous six months and a 5-point increase from a year ago. In addition, 65 percent plan to hire only for open IT roles, 12 percent plan to put hiring plans on hold, and none expects to reduce their IT staffing levels in the first six months of the year.
| Denver IT Hiring Forecast* |
Jan.–June 2015 |
July–Dec. 2015 |
Jan.–June 2016 |
| CIOs adding more staff to IT departments |
18% |
21% |
23% |
| CIOs planning to hire only for open IT roles |
67% |
70% |
65% |
| CIOs who plan to put IT hiring plans on hold |
13% |
8% |
12% |
| CIOs who plan to reduce their IT staff |
2% |
0% |
0% |
| Don't know future hiring plans |
1% |
1% |
0% |
| *Numbers may not total 100 percent due to rounding. |
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"The hiring environment for skilled IT professionals in Denver remains active," said Dan McMahon, branch manager of Robert Half Technology in Denver. "The expansion of local interactive agencies, startups and healthcare companies that need professionals to help build out internal and external web and mobile applications has prompted hiring. Developers across all areas –— .Net, mobile, web –— are especially sought after but remain in short supply. For professionals looking for a job in IT, these are definitely areas to consider when pursuing training or certifications."
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 & Skills in Demand
Hiring challenges still remain, as 58 percent of CIOs said it's somewhat or very challenging to find skilled IT professionals today. They also revealed the skills in greatest demand within their organizations, which include:
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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