New and Continued Challenges in IT

In 2023, businesses expect pandemic-induced challenges to persist. For example, roughly half of businesses expect to grapple with supply chain disruptions and increased product costs.

At the same time, some issues are expected to clear up. In 2023, product shipping times and product availability are expected to improve slightly. Additionally, fewer organizations expect to face challenges around remote work, perhaps due to process refinement or the expectation of workers returning to physical offices.

While IT departments are much more likely to grow than shrink in 2023, fewer are hiring than last year. Thirty-one percent of IT departments plan to hire additional tech staff in 2023, compared to 40% in 2022.  On an individual level, 46% of IT pros believe their salaries will keep pace with the rising cost of living.