Salt Lake City CIOs Reveal 2014 Hiring Plans

SALT LAKE CITY, Dec. 10, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Nine percent of Salt Lake City technology executives recently surveyed expect to expand their IT teams in the first half of 2014, according to the just-released Robert Half Technology IT Hiring Forecast and Local Trend Report. This compares to 14 percent in the previous six-month period (June-December 2013). In addition, 74 percent plan to hire only for open IT roles, 16 percent plan to put hiring plans on hold, and none (0 percent) expects to reduce their IT staff in the first six months of the year.

In the same survey, 92 percent of Salt Lake City-area chief information officers (CIOs) were optimistic about their companies' prospects for growth in the first half of 2014, and 75 percent felt confident in their firms' plans to invest in IT projects. 

*Moving forward, the CIO survey will be conducted semi-annually versus quarterly. Numbers from 2013 are the average of responses for Q3 and Q4 2013.
**Numbers may not total 100 percent due to rounding.

"Growing business activity in Salt Lake City is driving the demand for IT professionals," said Justin Rohatinsky, Salt Lake City branch manager of Robert Half Technology. "In particular, software and healthcare companies are seeking professionals skilled in web development, software upgrades and network administration."

The 2014 hiring projections are based on interviews with 100 CIOs who were asked to provide a six-month hiring outlook. The 2013 projections are based on an average of two separate CIO surveys conducted in the second and third quarters of 2013. In each of these surveys, 100 CIOs were asked about their hiring plans for the next three months. 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 Salt Lake City 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

Sixty-three percent of Salt Lake City 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 networking (17 percent), applications development (11 percent) and security (11 percent).

Confidence in Business Growth and IT Investments

The survey results suggest that Salt Lake City CIOs are optimistic about their companies' growth and IT investments. Ninety-two percent of CIOs reported being somewhat or very confident in their companies' prospects for growth in the first six months of 2014. This compares to 79 percent in the last half of 2013.

Seventy-five percent of CIOs also said they are confident that their firms will invest in IT projects in the first half of 2014. This compares to 62 percent in the last six months of 2013.

Skills in Demand

Fifty-eight percent of the Salt Lake City technology executives surveyed said that network administration is among the skill sets in greatest demand within their IT departments. Database management and desktop support followed, with 56 percent and 55 percent of the response, respectively.

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 2014 Salary Guide, which includes a wide range of IT job descriptions.

SOURCE Robert Half Technology

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