Security News > 2023 > May > Report: More organizations still plan to increase their tech staff

Even in the face of ongoing global economic uncertainty, the Linux Foundation's 2023 State of Tech Talent Report found that many organizations plan to increase their staff in 2023 and do not anticipate employment reductions or freezes to balance those increases.

Economic concerns did cause 59% of organizations to revise their 2023 hiring plans for tech roles, primarily by freezing new positions.

"Looking across all the strategies that involved staff hiring, 56% of organizations intended to hire in 2023 even if other activities such as staff reductions or freezes were also involved," the report said.

Half of organizations that are reducing staff or freezing new positions said their hiring plan involves upskilling to meet talent requirements.

This is a positive sign, the report noted, as it shows organizations are committed to the ongoing development of their employees and keeping staff up to date with the latest technologies and practices.

Organizations should commit resources to long-term talent development by getting involved in their communities and supporting organizations that help cultivate and grow young talent, the report recommends, Seepersad said.

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