The IT Workforce of the Future
Evolution of IT: The IT Workforce of the Future
Jun 19, 2015
Insight into the views of more than 600 IT leaders who participated in a KPMG webcast focused on ways to attract, develop, and retain IT talent.
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The IT Workforce
of the Future
KPMG recently held a Webcast entitled,
“Evolution of IT: The IT Workforce of the Future”
The Webcast featured a discussion with IT executives
who shared their insights on how to develop a
proactive workforce strategy in order to attract and
retain top talent. Throughout the program, more than
600 IT and business leaders were polled on their
views.
These are the results of that poll.
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“When it comes to talent management, the IT workforce is one of the highest priorities within my organization.”
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Strongly
Disagree
Strongly Agree
Neutral
Disagree
IT talent management is at the top of most organizations’ priority lists.
Evolution of IT: The IT Workforce of the Future
Agree
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“My organization has a comprehensive and strategic view of IT talent management that will carry it into the future.”
Many organizations are still working to establish a clear strategy when it comes to IT talent management.
Evolution of IT: The IT Workforce of the Future
Strongly
Agree
Strongly
Disagree
Agree
Disagree
Neutral
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Note: numbers may not total 100% due to rounding.
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“My organization’s IT talent management strategy is primarily driven and directed by:”
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The strategy for IT talent management is not just HR’s issue to solve; IT is playing an active role.
Evolution of IT: The IT Workforce of the Future
Note: numbers may not total 100% due to rounding.
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“How much difference will there be in the skills needed today versus those needed in 3-5 years?”
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The vast majority of organizations (82%) agree that the necessary IT skills will change, even in the short term.
Evolution of IT: The IT Workforce of the Future
No Change
Significant
Change
Slight Change
Intermediate
Change
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“From the following options, what do you believe is most effective in attracting and retaining talent at your organization?”
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Financial incentives, work/life balance, and a sense of purpose equally help to attract and retain IT talent.
Salary/Financial
incentives Promise of
upward
mobility
Evolution of IT: The IT Workforce of the Future
Flexible work
arrangements
Sense of
purpose/worth
from work
Sense of
autonomy/independence
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“What is the average length of time that IT talent stays employed at your organization?”
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The majority of organizations appear to be retaining IT talent for at least three years.
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5+ Years
2-3 Years
3-5 Years
1-2 Years Less than 1 Year
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“How would you describe your organization’s current reliance on IT talent from emerging economies?”
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Almost half of organizations either do not rely on offshore IT talent, or rely on it less.
Evolution of IT: The IT Workforce of the Future
No Reliance
Consistent
Reliance
Less
Reliance
Greater
Reliance
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“The value proposition of leveraging IT talent from emerging economies has decreased in the past 3-5 years.”
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Organizations are recognizing that offshore IT talent is evolving, with the value and efficiency currently gain in question.
Evolution of IT: The IT Workforce of the Future
Disagree
Agree
The jury is
still out
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Please join the ongoing series—and
the conversation.
www.kpmg.com/us/CIOagenda To register for Webcasts and read related insights
Access the Replay (and the source for this poll): Evolution of IT: The IT Workforce of the Future
View other polls: Evolution of IT: What’s Really Holding IT Back?
Evolution of IT: Does Your IT Run Like a Utility?
Contact Us
Matthew T. Bishop
Partner, CIO Advisory
+1 (214) 840-2749
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