“IT staffing is expected to remain solid heading into 2008”
In the latest polling from staffing firm Robert Half Technology (RHT), 13% of CIOs said they plan to add IT staff in the first quarter of 2008, while 3% intend to cut staff. The 10% net hiring increase trailed expectations from last quarter, when 12 % of CIOs planned to increase staff. Business growth was cited as the chief reason for adding staff (27%), followed by customer and end-user support (20%) and managing systems upgrades (19%).
The overwhelming majority -- 82% -- intend to maintain the status quo, with no plans to hire in the next three months.
Skills in demand
74% of CIOs say Windows administration is the most sought-after skill.
70% of CIOs and vendors are looking for staff members with networking skills.
59% of CIOs need Oracle and Microsoft SQL Server expertise.
54% of CIOs need staff members with firewall administration skills
Source: CIO.com
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