© 2016 Robert Half Technology. An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Disability/Veterans. All rights reserved.

Bay Area Tech Roundup

A year-in-review from Bay Area 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 Bay Area CIOs:– Database management– Desktop support– Network administration– Wireless network management

2

© 2016 Robert Half Technology. An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Disability/Veterans. All rights reserved.

The Pressure is Rising

Eighty-one percent of Bay Area 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– Work ethics– Problem-solving skills

4

© 2016 Robert Half Technology. An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Disability/Veterans. All rights reserved.

Turnover is a Top Concern

Fifty-eight percent of Bay Area CIOs are concerned about losing top tech talent.

Thirty-one percent said losing them would greatly impact their business.

5