In February, the Michael Page Technology team hosted breakfast briefings for clients in Sydney and Melbourne. We reviewed the 2012 employment market, discussed the current recruitment landscape, and shared the findings from our last CIO Thought Leadership Series around IT strategies, budget and headcount. We also shared the latest candidate and client employment market research from Michael Page.
2. Agenda
The Australian Economy & Employment Market
The “Expert” Economic Opinions
• Michael Page Technology Coverage
• Michael Page Technology Capability
• Year in Review
• The Recruitment Landscape
• CIO Thought Leadership Series Video - Fiona Balfour
• CIO Viewpoint Report 2012
• Michael Page Technology Market Research
• Questions
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3. Michael Page Technology Coverage
The Australian Economy &-Employment Market
The “Expert” Economic Opinions
Media &
Business Financial
Information Services
Brisbane
Business &
Perth Consumer Professional
Sydney Goods Services
Melbourne
Technical &
Industrial Healthcare
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4. Michael Page Technology Capability at all levels
The Australian Economy &-Employment Market
The “Expert” Economic Opinions
IT Director
CIO
Head of PMO
Technology Leadership
IT Manager Database Manger
Project Manager Change Manager
Helpdesk Manager Infrastructure Manager
Development Manager Network Manager
IT Architect
Technology Management
1st, 2nd, 3rd Level Support Business Analyst
Developer Project Coordinator
Database Administrator Tester
Technology Services
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5. Year in Review
The Australian Economy & Employment Market
• Continued uncertainty on a global scale across the European, UK and North
The “Expert” Economic Opinions
American markets.
• H2 consumer and business confidence effected locally by the ongoing global
backdrop.
• Unlike 2011 also effected by a slow down in activity across the Mining and
Resources sector.
• NSW and Victoria consistent trading conditions with previous year.
• Queensland and Western Australia effected more directly by Mining and Resources
sector.
• Unemployment rate continues to remain low versus other comparable markets
globally.
• Outlook for 2013 uncertain given employment trends in over the last quarter of
2012.
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6. The Australian Economy & Employment Market
Recruitment Landscape
• Contracting and Fixed Term Opinions
The “Expert” Economic engagements are preference for project,
transformational programs.
• Relationships with vendors for resources are of high importance.
• IT headcounts are predicted to be flat on 2012 with predictions that market
conditions will remain the same.
• Opportunities exist for top talent across all verticals and demand for emerging
skills sets are sought from Australian candidates returning from International
careers.
• Organisations are investing in customer centric systems, consumer led devices
and comprehensive mobile and tablet applications.
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7. CIO Thought Leadership Series
The Australian Economy & Employment Market
Fiona Balfour
The “Expert” Economic Opinions
Non-Executive Director
NSW, July 2012
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8. 41%
Role Composition & Focus
The Australian Economy & Employment Market
The “Expert” Economic Opinions
The majority of survey respondents Responsibility for regional/global IT team
(60%) have responsibility for a
regional or global IT team.
YES
NO
40% 60%
Organisiations considering to
implement BYO device strategy
YES
20% NO
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9. IT Strategies in the Workplace
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60% of surveyed CIOs are considering Organisiations considering to
implement BYO device strategy
implementing this strategy within their
organisation while 20% already have.
YES
20% NO
60%
20% ALREADY EXISTS
Companies refocusing on ecommerce offering
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10. IT Strategies in the Workplace
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IT
10-20% 39%
20-30% 22%
30-40% 17%
The “Expert” Economic Opinions 40%+ 22%
• The implementation of Cloud services Impact of Cloud services on composition
is not expected to have a dramatic and skill-set of IT department
impact on the composition and skill SIGNIFICANT IMPACT 17%
set requirements of the surveyed MODERATE IMPACT 36%
CIOs’ IT teams. MINIMAL IMPACT 39%
NO IMPACT 8%
• 75% of respondents expect minimal
to moderate impact.
Organisation revenue reinvested
into IT budget
1-2% 17%
2-3% 40%
4-5% 9%
5%+ 34%
Change in technology job market
(2012 vs 2011)
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IMPROVE
11. IT Strategies in the Workplace
The Australian Economy & Employment Market
Most important priorities over the next 12 months
Most important priorities over the next 12 months
The “Expert” Economic Opinions
BUSINESS INTELLIGENCE
BUSINESS INTELLIGENCE
CLOUD SERVICES
39
VIRTUALISATION
22
19
MOBILE APPS
SECURITY DEVELOPMENT
39
VIRTUALISATION
6 14
19
MOBILE
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DEVELO
12. and skill-set of IT department
SIGNIFICANT IMPACT 17%
Budget
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MODERATE IMPACT 36%
MINIMAL IMPACT 39%
NO IMPACT 8%
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Organisation revenue reinvested • The majority of survey respondents
into IT budget (40%) work in companies that invest
1-2% 17% 2-3% of the company’s total revenue
2-3% 40% into the IT budget.
4-5% 9%
5%+ 34%
• A further 34% of respondents’
companies put 5% and above of the
total revenue towards IT spend.
Change in technology job market
(2012 vs 2011)
NIFICANTLY IMPROVE 5%
IMPROVE 44%
REMAIN STABLE 38%
BE WORSE 12%
BE FAR WORSE 1%
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13. DECREASE
18%
Budget
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Allocation of IT budget The focus and allocation of funds
to operational activities shows the
importance CIOs are placing on ensuring
the fundamental day-to-day business
objectives are met.
11% OPERATIONAL
PROJECTS
39% 50%
INNOVATION
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56%
14. Budget
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Change in IT budget (2012 vs 2011) • Compared to the previous year, 35%
of respondents anticipate an increase
in their IT budget.
INCREAESE
• 47% expect their IT budget to remain
the same.
35%
REMAIN STABLE
47%
DECREASE
18%
Allocation of IT budget
11% OPERATIONAL
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39% 50%
15. into IT budget
1-2% 17%
IT Headcount
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2-3%
4-5% 9%
40%
5%+ 34%
The “Expert” Economic Opinions
Change in technology job market • 44% of respondents expect the IT
(2012 vs 2011) recruitment landscape to improve from last
SIGNIFICANTLY IMPROVE 5%
year.
IMPROVE 44%
REMAIN STABLE 38%
• 39% of respondents reported that 10-20% of
BE WORSE 12%
their IT service is provided by outsourcers.
BE FAR WORSE 1%
IT service provided by outsourcers
10-20% 39%
20-30% 22%
30-40% 17%
40%+ 22%
Impact of Cloud services on composition
and skill-set of IT department
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16. IT Headcount
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Increase in contract/temporary • 44% of respondents expect to increase
staff (2012 vs 2011)
their contract/temporary numbers
compared to last year.
• The reliance on IT outsourcing signifies the
YES cost benefits associated partnering with
6%
NO
vendors locally and offshore.
44%
50%
UNSURE
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Staff Turnover
The “Expert” Economic Opinions
Employee Employer
Employee turnover in the next 12 months Expected staff turnover in the next 12 months
VERY LIKELY IT WILL INCREASE
52% 12%
QUITE LIKELY IT WILL BE THE SAME
20% 55%
NOT LIKELY IT WILL DECREASE
16% 23%
UNSURE UNSURE
12% 10%
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Market Outlook
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Employee Employer
Employee optimism in the job market Expected business conditions for 2013
IT WILL SIGNIFICANTLY IMPROVE THEY WILL IMPROVE
4% 19%
IT WILL IMPROVE THEY WILL REMAIN STABLE
27% 65%
IT WILL BE THE SAME THEY WILL DECLINE
52% 10%
IT WILL BE WORSE UNSURE
15% 6%
IT WILL BE FAR WORSE
2%
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The “Expert”Business Concerns
Personal & Economic Opinions
Employee Employer
Top five employee concerns Key business concerns for 2013
JOB SECURITY ACHIEVING BUSINESS GOALS WITHIN ALLOCATED BUDGET
32% 55%
SALARY VS LIVING COSTS GLOBAL OUTLOOK
28% 18%
DOMESTIC ECONOMIC DOWNTURN PEOPLE MANAGEMENT & ENGAGEMENT
17% 13%
CHINA ECONOMIC SLOWDOWN STAYING AHEAD OF COMPETITORS
7% 9%
EUROZONE DEBT CRISIS OTHER
4% 3%
WAGES GROWTH & CPI INCREASE
2%
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Attraction Strategies
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Employee Employer
What job seekers are looking for Attraction strategy most likely to be implemented
SCOPE FOR CAREER PROGRESSION PROMOTE THE COMPANY'S REPUTATION
27% 30%
INCREASE IN SALARY COMPETITIVE SALARIES
17% 28%
WORKPLACE FLEXIBILITY SCOPE FOR CAREER DEVELOPMENT
15% 26%
MORE SENIORITY/PROMOTION FLEXIBLE WORKING OPTIONS
13% 12%
LEARNING & DEVELOPMENT OTHER
10% 4%
COMPANY BRAND AND REPUTATION
9%
OTHER
6%
POTENTIAL FOR OVERSEAS CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
3%
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Retention Strategies
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Employee Employer
What will keep employees in their current role Retention strategy receiving most focus in 2013
FINANCIAL REWARD BASED ON PERFORMANCE TRAINING & CAREER DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES
(SALARY INCREASE/BONUS) 36%
29% INITIATIVES TO IMPROVE COMPANY CULTURE
ADDITIONAL CAREER DEVELOPMENT 24%
SUPPORTED BY TRAINING
PERFORMANCE BASED REWARDS
23%
18%
LEADERSHIP/MOTIVATING MANAGER
OFFER WORK-LIFE BALANCE OPTIONS
13%
11%
WORKPLACE FLEXIBILITY
15% OTHER
6%
COMPANY CULTURE
INCREASE IN BASE PAY
16%
5%
OVERSEAS CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
4%
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22. Thank you
QUESTIONS?
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