Skills Gap in IT – Nearly half report that the situation has grown

When it comes to the concept of a workforce “skills gap,” most IT and business executives recall hearing or seeing something about it (86% definitely or maybe), regardless of job role. However, it is a more prevalent concept within IT companies vs. organizations outside the IT industry, as well as among those who view technology as a primary factor in reaching business objectives.

Nearly half report that the skills gap situation at their organization has grown in scope / depth over the past two years (46% significant + moderate growth). Interestingly, executives and business managers report significant growth in skills gaps at a greater rate than their IT executive / manager counterparts. Perhaps less surprisingly, IT businesses or organizations with 15 or more IT employees are also more likely to see significant growth in skills gaps.

As technology evolves, so does the need for business and employees of all types to keep up. Gaps in skills not only hold a business back from achieving further success, but negative impacts also are seen in key business areas by 94% of organizations. Consider that more than half of businesses report lower staff productivity due to skills gaps, or that one-third have lower sales or profitability due to gaps in skills.

Chosen excerpts by Job Market Monitor. Read the whole story at CompTIA | Assessing the IT Skills Gap