Indianapolis CIOs Reveal Hiring Plans For First Half Of 2015

Survey Finds 21 Percent of Indianapolis CIOs Plan to Expand IT Teams

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Dec 02, 2014, 08:08 ET

INDIANAPOLIS, Dec. 2, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Twenty-one percent of Indianapolis-area technology executives recently surveyed expect to expand their IT teams in the first half of 2015, according to the just-released Robert Half Technology IT Hiring Forecast and Local Trend Report. This compares to 25 percent in the previous six-month period (July – December 2014). In addition, 69 percent plan to hire only for open IT roles, 5 percent plan to put hiring plans on hold, and 4 percent expect to reduce their IT staff in the first six months of the year.

Indianapolis IT hiring forecast for the first half of 2015. Survey by Robert Half Technology.

In the same survey, 93 percent of Indianapolis-area chief information officers (CIOs) were optimistic about their companies' prospects for growth in the first half of 2015.

Indianapolis IT Hiring Forecast	July – Dec.	Jan. – June
	2014	2015
CIOs adding more staff to IT departments	25%	21%
CIOs planning to hire only for open IT roles	70%	69%
CIOs who plan to put IT hiring plans on hold	5%	5%
CIOs who plan to reduce their IT staff	0%	4%
Don't know future hiring plans	0%	1%

View an infographic of the research findings.

"Activity within the manufacturing and healthcare sectors continues to drive IT hiring in Indianapolis," said Jill Crowe, Indianapolis regional vice president of Robert Half Technology. "While some employers are becoming slightly more flexible with their requirements, certain specialty skills – such as Java, C# and applications development – are a non-negotiable prerequisite. The most sought-after IT professionals also possess superior soft skills."

The 2015 hiring projections are based on interviews with 100 CIOs who were asked to provide a six-month hiring outlook. The surveys were developed by Robert Half Technology and conducted by an independent research firm. In order to ensure that companies from all segments were represented, the sample was stratified by number of employees. The results were then weighted to reflect the proper number of employees in the greater metropolitan Indianapolis area. 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.

Recruiting Challenges

In terms of recruiting, 65 percent of Indianapolis CIOs said it's somewhat or very challenging to find skilled IT professionals today. It is most challenging to find skilled talent in the functional areas of software development (37 percent), networking (11 percent) and applications development (10 percent).

Confidence in Business Growth

The survey results suggest that Indianapolis CIOs are optimistic about their companies' growth. Ninety-three percent of CIOs reported being somewhat or very confident in their companies' prospects for growth in the first half of the year. This compares to 88 percent in the second half of 2014.

Skills in Demand

Sixty-nine percent of Indianapolis technology executives surveyed said that both Windows administration and network administration are among the skill sets in greatest demand within their IT departments. Database management followed with 59 percent of the response.

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 rht.com. Visitors can also request a copy of the Robert Half Technology 2015 Salary Guide, which includes a wide range of IT job descriptions.

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SOURCE Robert Half Technology