IT Hiring Forecast, First Half of 2018

IT Hiring Forecast, First Half of 2018IT Hiring Forecast, First Half of 2018 IT HIRING FORECAST FIRST HALF OF 201821% of CIOs in the U.S. plan to add full-time IT professionals to their teams.63% of CIOs in the U.S. plan to hire only to fill vacated IT roles.61% say its somewhat or very challenging to find skilled IT professionals today.Top 12 Cities for Tech HiringThe top U.S. cities where CIOs plan to add to their technology teams in the next six months1. San Diego2. Atlanta3. New York4. Austin5. Charlotte6. Minneapolis7. Philadelphia8. Des Moines9. Miami10. Cleveland11. Phoenix12. Salt Lake CityTop 5 Technical Skills in DemandDatabase managementDesktop supportTelecommunications supportWireless network managementBusiness intelligence and reporting servicesTop Concerns for CIOs, in Addition to Recruitment1. Maintaining security of IT systems and safeguarding company information2. Innovation and helping grow the business3. Upgrading existing systems for business efficienc y*4. Technology innovation and investing in new technologies*5. Staff retention*Denotes a tie Source Robert Half Technology survey of more than 2,600 CIOs at companies in 26 major U.S. markets. 2017 Robert Half Technology. An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Disability/Veterans.