Phoenix CIOs Reveal Hiring Plans for First Half of 2015
Survey Finds 18 Percent of Phoenix CIOs Plan to Expand IT Teams
PHOENIX, Dec. 2, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- The just-released Robert Half Technology IT Hiring Forecast and Local Trend Report for Phoenix shows that 18 percent of Phoenix-area chief information officers (CIOs) surveyed recently plan to expand their IT teams in the first half of 2015. This is up 7 points compared to projections from the previous six-month period (July – December 2014). Another 71 percent plan to hire only for open IT roles, 7 percent plan to put hiring plans on hold, and 1 percent expect to reduce their IT staff in the first half of the year.
Phoenix IT Hiring Forecast |
July – Dec. |
Jan. – June |
2014* |
2015 |
|
CIOs adding more staff to IT departments |
11% |
18% |
CIOs planning to hire only for open IT roles |
77% |
71% |
CIOs who plan to put IT hiring plans on hold |
9% |
7% |
CIOs who plan to reduce their IT staff |
0% |
3% |
Don't know future hiring plans |
1% |
1% |
*Numbers do not total 100 percent due to rounding. |
View an infographic of the research findings.
"The hiring market for IT professionals in Phoenix is competitive, especially for candidates with multiple, specialized skills," said Thor Oakley, Phoenix metro market manager of Robert Half Technology. "Web and applications developers, as well as database professionals, are especially sought-after, and employers are moving very quickly to make solid offers to these professionals."
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 Phoenix 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, 62 percent of Phoenix 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 (15 percent), security (15 percent), software development (14 percent) and help desk/technical support (14 percent).
Confidence in Business Growth
The survey results suggest that Phoenix CIOs are optimistic about their companies' growth. Ninety 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 95 percent in the second half of 2014.
Skills in Demand
Sixty-one percent of Phoenix technology executives surveyed said that network administration, desktop support and Windows administration are among the skill sets in greatest demand within their IT departments.
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
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