Thumbs Up: IT Hiring Expected to Accelerate in Third Quarter

Menlo Park, Calif. -- Information technology hiring is expected to gain momentum in the third quarter, according to a new survey by Robert Half Technology. The firm said that 10% of chief information officers (CIOs) plan to expand their IT departments, while 4% foresee personnel cutbacks. The net 6% increase is up four points from the same time last year. Additionally, 81% of those surveyed said they are confident in their companies' growth prospects in the third quarter. "Many technology executives are feeling optimistic enough about business conditions to add personnel," said Dave Willmer, executive director of Robert Half Technology. "Companies that cut staff levels or implemented hiring freezes during the downturn are realizing they need employees now to help upgrade IT systems and prepare their firms for potential growth."
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