A skills shortage exists in the UK IT sector, according to research carried out by The IT Job Board – with 56 percent of respondents underlining this.
Furthermore, 72 percent of those interviewed believe that the skills gap will continue to grow year-on-year. And when asked why, IT professional cited a lack of professionals (55.5 percent), and the rapid changes within the IT sector (55 percent).
44.5 percent of IT professionals believe that companies can cover this shortage by outsourcing to overseas. And, 70 percent think that better training in the workplace would also work towards conquering the skill gap.
Respondents did also point towards other markets, with 88 percent stating that the skills gap is not just confined to the UK, but something that exists elsewhere.
Alex Farrell, managing director of The IT Job Board, commented: ìThe IT sector is a rapidly evolving one, and it is down to employers to invest in their staff, both via systems and training, to ensure they stay up-to-speed with the changes.
ìIf the UK is to stay ahead, it needs to attract high quality staff both nationally and internationally. And, it needs to tackle the ever-growing skills gap.
ìAs a leading IT job board, it is also down to us to identify the key roles being introduced and to help find the right talent and skills set to meet this.î
Nearly three quarters of techies believe UK's IT skills gap is growing finds the IT Job Board
Outsourcing and better training would address issue
