CIOs are eager to ramp up hiring but admit they lack a robust talent pipeline. In this free report from the CIO Executive Council, three CIOs offer their approaches to filling the talent gap. Credit: RJP Only 11 percent of IT executives said they have a “robust” talent acquisition pipeline, according to a recent survey of 133 IT executives conducted by the CIO Executive Council (CEC). That’s a big problem in an increasingly competitive talent market, where corporate IT shops compete not only with each other for talent but also with cloud vendors and Silicon Valley. “While IT leaders are very interested and focused on hiring talented individuals, there is a massive gap between the desire to recruit and [the actual] capabilities to attract and acquire qualified people,” according to the CEC. A recent CEC webcast, titled “IT Talent, Decoded,” explored solutions to this challenge. Participants included CIOs Bill McCorey (at Universal Parks & Resorts) Frank Sirianni (at Fordham University) and Peter Weis (at Matson Navigation Co.). To learn more, download this free report on the webcast’s highlights. Only 11 percent of IT executives said they have a “robust” talent acquisition pipeline, according to a recent survey of 133 IT executives conducted by the CIO Executive Council (CEC). That’s a big problem in an increasingly competitive talent market, where corporate IT shops compete not only with each other for talent but also with cloud vendors and Silicon Valley. “While IT leaders are very interested and focused on hiring talented individuals, there is a massive gap between the desire to recruit and [the actual] capabilities to attract and acquire qualified people,” according to the CEC. A recent CEC webcast, titled “IT Talent, Decoded,” explored solutions to this challenge. Participants included CIOs Bill McCorey (at Universal Parks & Resorts) Frank Sirianni (at Fordham University) and Peter Weis (at Matson Navigation Co.). To learn more, download this free report on the webcast’s highlights. download IT Talent, Decoded CIO Executive Council Related content brandpost Sponsored by Palo Alto Networks Robust remote access security for the utilities sector advances with Zero Trust Infrastructure, specifically the utilities sector, must adopt a Zero Trust approach as ongoing cyberattacks by remote actors become more and more prevalent—threatening to disrupt everyday life. By Anand Oswal, senior vice president of product, network security, Palo Alto Networks Mar 28, 2024 5 mins Security news NetSuite adds more Text Enhance gen AI capabilities Other updates to the company’s SaaS ERP suite include the addition of new connectors for its analytics warehouse and point of sale (POS) offerings. By Anirban Ghoshal Mar 28, 2024 3 mins Generative AI NetSuite feature 7 tips for leading without authority To deliver on their agendas, IT leaders must often lead people outside their chain of command toward a shared vision. Here’s how the best influence-builders earn buy-in on journeys and outcomes. By Christina Wood Mar 28, 2024 11 mins Project Management Tools IT Leadership interview Prepping for the post-CIO chapter of a storied career Former CIOs Diana McKenzie and Karenann Terrell discuss their transitions from operational IT leadership roles, offering advice for CIOs considering retirement and a shift to advisory or board positions. By Dan Roberts Mar 28, 2024 10 mins CIO Women in IT Careers PODCASTS VIDEOS RESOURCES EVENTS SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER From our editors straight to your inbox Get started by entering your email address below. Please enter a valid email address Subscribe