boston cio insights | 2016 a year in review
TRANSCRIPT
© 2016 Robert Half Technology. An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Disability/Veterans. All rights reserved.
Boston Tech Roundup
A year-in-review from Boston CIOs
2016
© 2016 Robert Half Technology. An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Disability/Veterans. All rights reserved.
Technical Skills in Demand
The top skills in demand among Boston CIOs:– Web development/
website design– Wireless network
management– Database management– Network administration
2
© 2016 Robert Half Technology. An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Disability/Veterans. All rights reserved.
The Pressure is Rising
Seventy-eight percent of Boston CIOs report the pressure their teams face has increased compared to five years ago.
Staying current on industry trends creates the greatest source of pressure.
3
© 2016 Robert Half Technology. An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Disability/Veterans. All rights reserved.
Soft Skills are Hot
CIOs report the soft skills that need the most improvement among their teams:– Communication – Problem-solving skills– Work ethic
4
© 2016 Robert Half Technology. An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Disability/Veterans. All rights reserved.
Turnover is a Top Concern
Fifty-six percent of Boston CIOs are concerned about losing top tech talent.
Twenty-six percent said losing them would greatly impact their business.
5