More IT workers will move towards becoming self-employed as market demand for specialist skills increases, an IT managed services specialist said today.
Hibernia Evros Technology Group, which supplies skilled IT workers to companies on short term contracts, said there is no shortage of work available for IT staff, but the nature of the work was changing.
A large number of companies have cut back on IT staff over the past 18 months but the company said these firms were now seeking specialist skills on a contract basis.
"This change in the structure of the IT employment market is being driven by the need for greater flexibility, access to specialist skills and lower IT costs," said the company's joint managing director Caroline Godsil.
"IT workers of the future will increasingly become self employed contractors rather than full time employees. This is likely to lead to greater career security, although the onus will be on individuals to continually upgrade their skill levels."
The company said the largest current demand is for software developers, business analysts and project managers.
