HR must provide more in-house training, cited as a top initiative to alleviate the skills shortage in the IT sector, according to the latest research from Robert Half. This emphasises the importance of staff development, with 95% of CIOs surveyed stating that IT professionals are more willing to resign if their company is unable to provide them with their requested training compared to three years ago, reinforcing how professional development is not only essential in filling apparent skills gaps, but also in retaining top performers.
The survey also reveals the extent of the skills shortage impacting IT employers, as over 92% of CIOs say it is challenging to source qualified IT professionals, while 88% say it is also challenging to attract them once found.
Adam Johnston, Managing Director, Robert Half Hong Kong said, “If ambitious and talented IT professionals feel their career aspirations are not being met, the abundance of available IT jobs simply means they are likely to look for advancement opportunities elsewhere. Having a well-developed professional development and training programme helps build and maintain enthusiasm, and inspires loyalty.”
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