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Los Angeles CIOs Reveal Hiring Plans And Top Priorities For First Half Of 2017LOS ANGELES, Dec. 8, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Sixteen percent of Los Angeles-area technology executives surveyed recently expect to expand their IT teams in the first half of 2017, according to the just-released Robert Half Technology IT Hiring Forecast and Local Trend Report. In addition, 70 percent plan to hire only for open IT roles, 12 percent plan to put hiring plans on hold, and 2 percent expect to reduce their IT staffing levels in the first six months of the year. Hiring is not all technology leaders are thinking about, as 28 percent named maintaining the security of their IT systems and safeguarding company information as their most top-of-mind concern for the first half of 2017, while upgrading existing systems for business efficiency followed closely with 27 percent of the response.  Top Concerns for CIOs To further understand the priorities of Los Angeles CIOs for the upcoming year, they were asked, "In addition to recruitment, which of the following do you anticipate will be top-of-mind for you in the next six months?" Their responses:
"The Los Angeles area has become home to many big-name technology companies, increasing the demand for technology professionals," said Jon Swift, Los Angeles branch manager for Robert Half Technology. "Many smaller companies are finding it hard to compete for IT talent. Currently, there are far more available technology jobs than qualified candidates in our region." Added Swift, "Employers are very busy with projects, including cloud migration; user mobility; mobile integration; and installation of security frameworks, programs and roadmaps. Job seekers with experience in these areas don't stay on the market long."
Hiring forecasts are based on interviews with more than 2,500 CIOs from 25 major U.S. markets who were asked to provide a six-month hiring outlook. Recruiting Challenges & Skills in Demand Hiring challenges remain, as 55 percent of CIOs said it's somewhat or very challenging to find skilled IT professionals today. The skills in greatest demand within their organizations, according to respondents, include:
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 roberthalf.com/technology. Visitors can also request a copy of the Robert Half Technology 2017 Salary Guide, which includes a wide range of IT job descriptions. Survey Methodology The survey was developed by Robert Half Technology and conducted by an independent research firm. To ensure that companies from all segments were represented in the study, the sample was stratified by number of employees. Robert Half Technology has been tracking IT hiring activity in the United States since 1995. Logo - http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20160212/332877LOGO
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