Twin Cities CIOs Reveal Hiring Plans For Second Half Of 2015
Robert Half Technology Survey Shows 15 Percent of CIOs Plan to Add IT Staff
MINNEAPOLIS, June 4, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Fifteen percent of Twin Cities-area technology executives recently surveyed expect to expand their information technology (IT) teams in the second half of 2015, according to the just-released Robert Half Technology IT Hiring Forecast and Local Trend Report. This compares to 15 percent in the previous six months and 16 percent during the same time period in 2014. In addition, 70 percent plan to hire only for open IT roles, 8 percent plan to put hiring plans on hold, and 5 percent expect to reduce their IT staff in the last six months of the year.
| Twin Cities IT Hiring Forecast* |
July – Dec. 2014 |
Jan. – June 2015 |
July – Dec. |
| CIOs adding more staff to IT departments |
16% |
15% |
15% |
| CIOs planning to hire only for open IT roles |
79% |
62% |
70% |
| CIOs who plan to put IT hiring plans on hold |
4% |
16% |
8% |
| CIOs who plan to reduce their IT staff |
1% |
7% |
5% |
| Don't know future hiring plans |
1% |
0% |
2% |
| *Numbers may not total 100 percent due to rounding. |
View an infographic of research highlights.
"Office 365 upgrades, data migrations and cybersecurity protocols are just a few of the projects fueling demand for IT talent in the Twin Cities," said Kathy Northamer, Twin Cities district president of Robert Half Technology. "We're seeing numerous requests for network security and web development professionals for both contract and full-time roles. Signing bonuses and unique perks are becoming increasingly common as employers duke it out for top candidates."
Hiring forecasts are based on interviews with more than 2,500 chief information officers (CIOs) from 25 major U.S. markets who were asked to provide a six-month hiring outlook.
Recruiting Challenges and Skills in Demand
Recruiting still remains a challenge, as 57 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:
- Network administration (49 percent)
- Windows administration (46 percent)
- Desktop support (45 percent)
Addressing Recruiting Challenges
Sixty-four percent of survey respondents said they are taking action to address recruiting challenges for IT staff. The following is a breakdown of the steps they are taking:
- Increasing networking activities (51 percent)
- Using recruiters or staffing firms (37 percent)
- Offering referral bonuses (37 percent)
- Hiring consultants to augment current staff (36 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 2015 Salary Guide, which includes a wide range of IT job descriptions.
Survey Methodology
The surveys were 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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SOURCE Robert Half Technology
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