Digital Transformation in Crisis

The Impact of Skill Shortages, Talent Trends and Burnout on the UK’s Technology Industry

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About the report

The brand new report, which surveyed 255 professionals working in or managing digital transformation, reveals that IT and technology professionals are reaching crisis point when it comes to burnout. Specifically, the state of digital transformation maturity, tech talent shortages, and the impact both are having on IT & technology professionals and their employers

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The state of digital transformation today

72% of UK businesses surveyed are currently taking part in digital transformation projects, however 30% claim there is too much work to do and not enough people to do it in order to successfully complete it.

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The tech skills gap: an emerging crisis

57% of respondents say that the tech talent shortage has “substantially” or “somewhat” increased compared to last year.

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The human toll: burnout in the technology industry​

92% of respondents to our study say they’re experiencing some form of work-related stress with 41% doing an extra four or more hours work per week than they are contracted to do.

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Generative AI: a double-edged sword for the tech industry

Over half (52%) of respondents think tools like Generative Al will help alleviate tech skill shortages, although 44% have concerns about the ethical impact of replacing roles previously occupied by humans.

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About Gigged.AI

Gigged. Al is on a mission to make hiring tech talent simpler for global enterprises. Its proprietary Al-powered talent platforms provide businesses with dependable solutions to tech skill shortages.

Its Open Talent Platform gives instant access to verified, on-demand tech talent to accelerate digital projects. Its Internal Talent Marketplace captures the skills within a workforce and matches them to the right project, reducing the need for lengthy and expensive recruitment, and improving retention.

Gigged.Al has 20,000 highly skilled tech professionals on its platform, covering 500+ skills in 43 locations globally.