The war for IT talent in 2017 is becoming even more competitive – and even more expensive. Big data, IT security and software development positions are paying big bucks for both entry and senior-level positions. The recent Gallup State of the American Workforce survey showed that about 37 percent of people would leave their job for a salary increase of 20 percent or less – it doesn’t take much, but candidates today know their worth and they can name their price, experts say. It’s a candidate’s market, says regional recruiting director for Randstad Technologies.”]

