CIOs Must Address The IT Skills Gap - Now
CIODIVE, Tuesday, June 25th, 2024
Tech chiefs must help their companies craft a meaningful IT employment value proposition to meet staffing goals.
A looming tech skills gaps continues to threaten organizations' ability to achieve their near-term objectives.
The HR function of an organization generally drives their talent strategy, but the dynamics of a tight IT talent market require direct CIO participation to shape IT talent strategies.
A recent Gartner survey has found that 79% of CIOs and senior IT leaders plan to increase their IT staff levels this year to support organizational growth objectives. Widespread demand for IT talent makes it difficult to hire qualified workers as competition and compensation remains high.