Why Hiring Is Up, but Finding the Right Fit Can Be Hard
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Staffing Surge, Part I
59% of hiring managers and HR pros at technology companies plan to hire full-time, permanent employees through the rest of the year, up from 51% last year. -
Staffing Surge, Part II
67% hired full-time, permanent workers in the first half of 2014. -
Hired Guns
53% plan to hire temporary contract workers for the rest of the year, up from 46% in 2013. Six of 10 respondents hired temps/contract workers in the first half of this year. -
Extended Gig
45% say temp/contract assignments have lasted longer post-recession, and 59% say they’re relying more heavily on temp/contract workers post-recession. -
Help Wanted
49% have open positions for which they cannot find candidates, a seven-point increase from the past year. -
Top Reasons for Hiring Difficulties: Money Matters
40% say there are too many gaps regarding expectations for compensation. -
Top Reasons for Hiring Difficulties: Learning Curve
39% indicate that new and shifting technologies are creating recruitment challenges. -
Top Reasons for Hiring Difficulties: Experience Counts
38% say they can't bring candidates on board because the job requirements are above entry level. -
Top Reasons for Hiring Difficulties: Back to School
33% cite training gaps or education gaps as a prime reason for recruitment struggles. -
Top Reasons for Hiring Difficulties: Wrong Fit
29% indicate that too many candidates simply lack the specific job skill requirements.
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Why Metrics Matter to the Channel Two recent reports from Sologig.com present a classic "good news/bad news" picture for IT hiring. Tech industry hiring managers and HR pros continue to ramp up staffing plans for the rest of the year with IT ranking first among all sectors for these increases. However, recruiters face formidable challenges when it comes to filling these vacancies. So, many businesses report they are inclined to hire temp or contract workers; that gives them greater workforce flexibility and reduced costs. "The need for skilled talent [in] a range of occupations—from software application development to network security—is not expected to taper off in the near future," said Rob Morris, director of Sologig.com, CareerBuilder's job site for computer and IT professionals. "Along with the growth, however, comes the challenge of filling niche positions. To circumvent costly job vacancies, companies must [pay] competitively and consider the adoption of training and development programs to ensure their workforce keeps pace with the rapid evolution of technology skills." Here are key takeaways from the two Sologig reports.