Roberto Torres

Communication skills, a commercial mindset and change management chops are three key areas businesses look at when evaluating CIO candidates. In today’s market, companies often come up short.

Businesses must sharpen upskilling efforts to bridge the looming gap in talent availability, according to Indeed.

Some businesses are charging ahead instead of pulling back despite mounting bills, according to an EY survey.

Senior leaders report better access to AI tools and training than junior staff, creating adoption disparities and strategic misalignment across enterprises.

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Just how things will shake out for coders remains unclear, but skills and roles will change regardless, requiring adaptability, according to Indeed.

Unemployment among IT professionals reached its lowest point in 2026 so far despite dips in job postings and tech roles, according to CompTIA.

“We have a technology-driven strategy, not a strategy supported by technology,” CEO Tom Wilson said.

Earlier this year, the company said AI was helping take customer service tasks off agents’ desks.

The trend is underscoring employee concerns about their long-term stability, according to a Businessolver survey.