In this episode, we explore the growing tech skills gap and how it creates both challenges and opportunities for organizations and professionals. With high demand for expertise in AI, machine learning, cybersecurity, and cloud technologies, companies are facing barriers like tech debt and skill shortages. We’ll discuss how in-demand skills can help professionals stand out, while tech leaders navigate priorities like AI governance, security, and modernization. Plus, we’ll highlight the increasing need for contract workers to fill critical roles and ways to future-proof your team in this competitive landscape. Featuring brand new data from the Robert Half Demand for Skilled Talent report, join us as we provide fresh insights into the tech talent shortage and its impact.

The Demand for Skilled Talent report can be accessed here:

Tech specific: 2025 Tech and IT Job Trends https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/insights/salary-hiring-trends/demand-for-skilled-talent/tech-it 

Full report: Employment Trends in 2025: Demand for Skilled Talent https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/insights/salary-hiring-trends/demand-for-skilled-talent 

Guest Bio - George Clauser is AVP & Branch Director at global talent solutions firm, Robert Half. A staffing veteran with nearly a decade of experience, George has successfully assisted companies with contract and contract-to-hire candidates and consultants for projects ranging from web development and multiplatform systems integration to network security and technical support. Concurrently, George serves as a board member for the HDI Chicagoland chapter. George holds a BA in Political Science from the University of Illinois Chicago and attended Valparaiso University School of Law.

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Bytes and Banter Podcast Team  

Creative Producer/Host: Rocky McGuire - https://www.linkedin.com/in/rockymcguire/

Executive Producer: Terri Oropeza - https://www.linkedin.com/in/toropeza/

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