As IT roles continue to rank among the most difficult to fill globally, U.S. employers are increasingly exploring hybrid workforce solutions by including more contractors and freelancers—just 41% say they rely solely on permanent staff. This is according to a survey of senior IT managers across 10 countries, conducted by Experis, the professional resourcing and project-based solutions arm of ManpowerGroup. United States employers lag behind global competitors in their overall use of contractors, but many plan increases.
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According to Experis, companies that cast a wide net—leveraging expertise among permanent, contract, and freelance IT workers—will find their workforce better positioned to overcome talent shortages, improve business agility and flexibility, build an internal talent pipeline for the future and preserve organizational knowledge. Indications are, however, that many are still struggling to transition from a single-sourcing model, to a more dynamic, hybrid mix. The research shows this intransience can be a stumbling block for some as labor markets tighten with the improving economy.
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The infographic below highlights more findings from the survey. For a larger view, click on the image.
