IT Staffing

IT hiring is up as companies make larger investments in technology and IT projects. Hot jobs like Windows systems administrators, SQL server managers, and wireless network managers may become tougher to fill with top IT talent. Dedicated and qualified IT employees are the foundation of your business. Whether you turn to IT staffing firms or use a recruiter to seek out top IT specialists, hiring and staff retention are certain to be top priorities.

Monitor the latest trends in IT hiring and staffing solutions. FierceCIO covers top stories:

• Attracting and retaining skilled IT professionals
• Warning signs that staff is disengaged
• Developing a good “rule book” for IT staff and managers
• Essential non-technical skills like communication and project management
• Choosing an IT staffing agency
• Full-time IT staff vs contract workers, outsourcing and consulting firms
• Promoting your team as a strong asset to the enterprise
• Making IT outsourcing work
• How to train and develop new IT leaders
  

Be first to know about indispensable IT staff positions so you can outfox the competition and hire the best. For example, did you know one IT industry analyst recently recommended CIOs hire a compliance leader? Other companies report they have added headcount for a security specialist, web services/SOA leader, IT architect, Linux/open source expert, and dedicated resources to handle spam and viruses. Contract-to-hire positions have been opened for IT staff with in-demand skills including networking, help desk, application development and database management. Sign up and you’ll get the daily download on the latest IT staffing issues.