A new survey released in June 2018 by Robert Half Technology shows 76 percent of Detroit tech hiring managers said they are expanding their teams.
Some 83 percent of polled tech hiring managers said they are seeing more tech workers moving to Detroit to take open tech jobs.
The survey shows the top skills in demand in Detroit include:
Cloud Computing- Cloud Security
- Database Management
- Business Intelligence
- Cybersecurity
Nationally, 60 percent of IT hiring decision-makers plan to expand the size of their teams between now and the end of the year.
Top cities where companies plan to staff up their tech teams:
- Miami
- Detroit
- Los Angeles
- Phoenix
- Charlotte
When asked to describe their top concerns, respondents cited keeping IT systems and company information safe ranked first, followed by investing in new technologies, upgrading business systems for efficiency, and innovation.
Tech leaders in 21 of the 26 major metropolitan areas included in the study listed security as their biggest priority, after recruitment.
Jeff Weber, executive director of Robert Half Technology said in the presser, “Business needs surrounding security, cloud and digital transformation are outpacing the supply of talent, and technology leaders are facing difficulties staffing open roles.”
To address the tech shortage, Mr. Weber suggests employers stop hunting for purple squirrels, “Employers should be discerning about what skills are must-haves versus what can be trained for on the job and move quickly with offers when they meet strong candidates.”
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