The tech worker shortage is about to become an even bigger problem

58% of IT leaders reported either an increase or a plan to increase emerging technology investments in 2021, compared with 29% in 2020. According to the Gartner survey, businesses believe a talent shortage is the biggest obstacle standing in the way of 64% of new tech they’d like to adopt.

72% of tech employees in the US are considering leaving their jobs in the next year. A whopping 85% said their company focused more on attracting new talent than investing in existing staff. 58% said they were suffering from burnout. For businesses that wish to survive, it’s time to get creative about attracting and retaining talent.

COVID-19 managed to squeeze ten years of digital transformation into one insane year. To plug their labor shortage, companies that can afford it have hiked their wages and begun offering hiring bonuses. Companies that can’t afford it are against wage inflation in an already competitive field.

Working with an expert partner can make a big difference in acquiring resources to help MSPs overcome the present tech worker shortage. Taking action to find and keep that top talent your company sorely needs will free up time and allow you to recalibrate your staff. You’ll spend less time on admin tasks like support and a lot more time on creative revenue-generating activities.