HR Software Beneficial as Tech Hiring Picks Up

Tech companies could benefit from the use of HR software (Click here) as hiring begins to pick up.

A recent report from Robert Half International and CareerBuilder found that IT will be a major focus when companies begin to hire more employees, with the majority of hiring managers responding that the technology department will be the first in their organization to add positions after the recession.

To make the hiring process easier, companies can opt to use HR software in order to find the best and most qualified candidates. Using such software will help your company save time and money when its ready to begin hiring workers again.

Another survey from Robert Half Management Resources asked 1,400 CFOs where they are most likely to invest once the economy improves. The results show that 40 percent of respondents plan to get new or upgraded IT systems, which is more than twice the percentage of any other option. The top systems to get upgraded include hardware, servers, wireless devices, database software and administration.

That report further found that while there are a large number of available job seekers, some hiring managers are having a harder time finding skilled candidates, with 47 percent of respondents saying a shortage of qualified applicants is their top hiring challenge.

What positions are employers looking to fill? The Robert Half Technology 2010 Salary Guide found that there will be a continued demand for employees who work in network administration, virtualization, application and Web development and help desk and desktop support.

Aside from hiring, employers also will have to focus on retention efforts. About 45 percent of employees have said they plan to change employers, careers or industries when the economy recovers. That means the ability to retain top performers will make the difference between a successful company and a non-successful one.