Washington, D.C. CIOs Reveal Hiring Plans For First Half Of 2016
Robert Half Technology Survey Reveals Tech Hiring Still Poses Challenges
Robert Half Technology Survey Reveals Tech Hiring Still Poses Challenges
WASHINGTON, Dec. 16, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Seventeen percent of Washington, D.C.-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 compares to 18 percent in the previous six months and 19 percent a year ago. In addition, 70 percent plan to hire only for open IT roles, 12 percent plan to put hiring plans on hold, and 1 percent expect to reduce their IT staffing levels in the first six months of the year.
| Washington D.C. IT Hiring Forecast* |
Jan.-June |
July-Dec. |
Jan.-June |
| CIOs adding more staff to IT departments |
19% |
18% |
17% |
| CIOs planning to hire only for open IT roles |
65% |
69% |
70% |
| CIOs who plan to put IT hiring plans on hold |
12% |
7% |
12% |
| CIOs who plan to reduce their IT staff |
4% |
4% |
1% |
| Don't know future hiring plans |
0% |
2% |
0% |
*Numbers may not total 100 percent due to rounding.
View an infographic of research highlights.
"Companies in the Washington, D.C. region continue to build mobile platforms, and as a result, we're seeing a rising need for network engineers and administrators. Also, an increased focus on network and data security has companies scrambling to identify security engineers. Candidates with experience in these areas are finding job opportunities very quickly," said Chris Brinkman, regional vice president for Robert Half Technology in Washington, D.C. "A candidate with specialized skills can receive multiple offers within a few days of beginning their job search. Companies are increasingly aware of the need to move fast for top talent, and in many cases, this means re-evaluating the hiring process and moving as quickly as possible."
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 63 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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