A study published by Esteem Systems found that only three per cent of IT managers intend to hire people to fill the skills gap created in their organisation during the economic downturn.
However, 64 per cent of firms said that they do plan to invest in IT to help improve their business as the economy starts to recover.
Alastair Kitching, chief operating officer at Esteem Systems, commented: "Our survey showed that businesses are understandably being cautious with regards to investing in recruitment, despite the fact that we're coming out of recession."
He added that despite the recruitment freeze, many companies still appreciate the important role that IT has to play in their recovery and are putting it at the centre of their plans.
Recent research from CV Screen claimed that IT vacancies rose by 47 per cent during the second quarter of 2010, when compared to the same period in the previous year.
However, 64 per cent of firms said that they do plan to invest in IT to help improve their business as the economy starts to recover.
Alastair Kitching, chief operating officer at Esteem Systems, commented: "Our survey showed that businesses are understandably being cautious with regards to investing in recruitment, despite the fact that we're coming out of recession."
He added that despite the recruitment freeze, many companies still appreciate the important role that IT has to play in their recovery and are putting it at the centre of their plans.
Recent research from CV Screen claimed that IT vacancies rose by 47 per cent during the second quarter of 2010, when compared to the same period in the previous year.
