A recent report by Robert Half, “Building Future-Forward Tech Teams,” highlights skills gaps within teams as a challenge facing technology leaders. More than half (52%) of technology leaders surveyed acknowledged the existence of such a gap, and 48% said they felt the impact was more pronounced than a year ago.
According to our research, the top priorities for technology leaders this year are:
IT systems and information security AI, machine learning, and automation initiatives Cloud projects Digital transformation projects Remote/hybrid work Programs and technologies, ERP/CRM system implementation or improvement
The survey highlights the limited availability of skilled talent, with 92% of technology leaders reporting difficulty finding suitable candidates. Additionally, nearly six in 10 (58%) predict significant recruitment challenges due to a lack of applicants with the required skill sets.
“It's important to develop a vision and talent strategy to ensure you're meeting long-term business needs,” said Deborah Bottineau, managing director of technology talent solutions at Robert Half. “Companies will need thoughtful and deliberate recruitment and retention strategies to achieve their goals as the technology skills gap continues.”
Challenging Skills Gap (CNW Group/Robert Half Canada Inc.)
The emergence of new AI capabilities is accelerating the need to address the skills gap. According to the report, 79% of technology leaders plan to implement initiatives related to AI this year, and 47% said the lack of staff with AI skills is the biggest barrier to success. I am. In fact, AI and machine learning top the list of skills where technical managers say the gap is most pronounced, with more than half (52%) reporting this in their department.
Depending on their role within a company, the knowledge and experience technology professionals need to use AI effectively includes:
Programming Data Analytics & Statistics Machine Learning Software Engineering Ethics & Responsible AI Big Data Technology Deep Learning Frameworks Computer Vision Building Future-Ready Tech Teams
To address these challenges, Robert Half introduced an upskilling program that fosters continuous learning and innovative thinking, recruiting candidates eager to learn new skills that align with business priorities. We recommend that you focus on He also advises adopting a flexible workforce model that combines permanent employees, contract professionals, and consulting professionals to effectively fill skills gaps.
“As the technology landscape continues to evolve, technology professionals must also ensure that their skill sets continue to grow and develop capabilities to keep pace with rapid change. Technology leaders must ensure their teams and business are as efficient as possible. We need to provide training opportunities and initiatives to ensure that they are relevant and effective,” Bottineau said.
