THE STATE OF TECH HIRING IN CLEVELAND
Q3 and Q4 2019
TOP SKILLS IN IMMEDIATE DEMAND:
| 1. Cybersecurity |
| 2. Business intelligence; Cloud security; Telecommunications support* |
| 3. Database management; Desktop support* |
| 4. Cloud computing; ERP implementation* |
| 5. Blockchain |
OF TECHNOLOGY LEADERS SURVEYED …
| 74% plan to expand their teams. |
| 25% plan to fill only vacant positions. |
| 85% say it’s challenging to find IT talent in their area. |
| 97% are confident in their company’s prospects for growth. |
97% will bring on project-based IT employees. Below are the top reasons:
| When there’s a sudden vacancy 57% |
| Consultants are part of our hiring strategy 54% |
| When a skill does not exist internally 40% |
| For unplanned, time-sensitive projects 40% |
| For especially busy times 37% |
Multiple responses allowed.
TOP BUSINESS CONCERNS
| 1. Maintaining security of IT systems |
| 2. Innovation or helping grow the business |
| 3. Investing in new technologies |
*Denotes a tie
Source: Robert Half Technology survey of 100 local IT decision makers from a stratified sample of companies with 100 or more employees.
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