Java and Python in demand as skills shortage widens
Summary
Almost two thirds of CIOs say they are finding it hard to source the right staff, and this is increasingly an issue for companies beyond the capital, according to a survey by Harvey Nash and KPMG. Harvey Nash director David Savage said the recruiter found the biggest skills shortages were in data science and analytics. He said because data science demands a narrow field of technical skills, plus a highly academic approach, there are huge problems in the talent pipeline and no clear or easy way to increase the number of available professionals. Harvey Nash said that across the UK a further 16,000 big data and analytics specialists are required to fill this growing skills gap. Larger corporates may be missing out on younger staff who are more interested in innovative projects and learning new skills, than in salary and job security, the recruitment company said.