Saturday, September 22, 2012

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Comment: How Will the Global Skills Shortage Affect Tomorrow's CIO?

Research: Does South Africa Face the Worst Crisis?

Report: Is Your Salary Reflective of Your Skills?

The role of the CIO is changing rapidly. But do today's professionals have the right skills for role? And can the industry survive unskilled leadership? This week we focus on the current 'skills shortage' and how this could affect the future of IT. Take part in our poll: Are there enough opportunities to develop tomorrow's CIOs?

The Impact of Today's 'Skills Shortage' on Tomorrow's CIO

Interim European research shows 83% of industry professionals believe there is no IT skills shortage. However, many other reports contradict these findings. In this blog post, Kathryn Cave discusses whether there really is a skills shortage and what impact this is likely to have on tomorrow's CIO. Read the full article here.

The Crisis Facing the South African IT Industry

New research based on opinions from IT professionals in SA shows that 77% believe there are good enough opportunities to advance into senior management positions. This is a bleak prognosis for the industry leaders of tomorrow. Research from IDG Connect explores the results of this survey and what it means for IT professionals. Click here to read the full research.

The State of IT Salaries and Skills 2012

The fifth annual IT Skills and Salary Survey by Global Knowledge and Tech Republic confirms an understandable link between training and higher salaries. Results show that individuals who trained in the prior year earned an average of 8.6% more than those who did not train. The report also lists salaries by industry and by job function. Discover the secret to earning more.