Investments in Web 2.0 development, wireless communication and network security fuel demand for IT personnel Though some IT research firms are predicting a slowdown in technology spending in 2008, CIOs aren’t making big changes to their hiring plans in the first quarter of the new year, according to a survey released today by Robert Half Technology. Thirteen percent of the 1,400 CIOs polled plan to hire new staff in the new year, compared with 14 percent who said they’d make new hires in the fourth quarter of 2007. Three percent of IT executives plan to cut jobs in the first quarter, up one percent from the previous quarter. The majority of respondents, 82 percent, say they won’t make any staffing changes in the first quarter. Business services firms have the highest hiring expectations, with 20 percent of CIOs anticipating adding new staff, according to the survey, followed by the financial services/insurance/real estate and transportation industries. Not surprisingly, with the number of people reducing their holiday spending due to rising energy prices, retail CIOs are planning the least amount of hiring in the first quarter. The retail industry expects a net 12 percent increase in new staff. Windows administrators remain the top position CIOs are trying to fill. Next up: network administrators, followed by database managers and firewall administrators. Investments in Web 2.0 development, wireless communication and network security are fueling demand for IT personnel, according to Robert Half Technology. Related content brandpost Sponsored by Palo Alto Networks Operational technology systems require a robust Zero Trust strategy in 2024 Zero Trust provides a foundation for creating a stronger security posture in 2024. By Navneet Singh, vice president of marketing, network security, Palo Alto Networks Dec 05, 2023 6 mins Security brandpost Sponsored by AWS in collaboration with IBM How digital twin technology is changing complex industrial processes forever As the use cases for digital twins proliferate, it is becoming clear that data-driven enterprises with a track record of innovation stand the best chance of success. By Laura McEwan Dec 05, 2023 4 mins Digital Transformation brandpost Sponsored by AWS in collaboration with IBM Why modernising applications needs to be a ‘must’ for businesses seeking growth Around one-third of enterprises are spending heavily on application modernisation and aiming for cloud native status. The implications for corporate culture, structure and priorities will be profound. By Laura McEwan Dec 05, 2023 5 mins Digital Transformation opinion 11 ways to reduce your IT costs now Reorienting IT’s budget toward future opportunities is a big reason why CIOs should review their IT portfolios with an eye toward curbing unnecessary spending and realizing maximum value from every IT investment. By Stephanie Overby Dec 05, 2023 11 mins Budget Cloud Management IT Governance Podcasts Videos Resources Events SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER From our editors straight to your inbox Get started by entering your email address below. Please enter a valid email address Subscribe