{"id":999691539,"date":"2022-11-15T16:42:05","date_gmt":"2022-11-15T16:42:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dice.npgdev.com\/hiring\/?post_type=press_releases&p=999691539"},"modified":"2025-08-20T18:49:42","modified_gmt":"2025-08-20T18:49:42","slug":"11-15-22-dice-reports-expected-increase-in-job-seekers-in-2023","status":"publish","type":"press_releases","link":"https:\/\/dice.npgdev.com\/hiring\/media\/press-releases\/11-15-22-dice-reports-expected-increase-in-job-seekers-in-2023","title":{"rendered":"Dice Reports Expected Increase in Job Seekers in 2023"},"content":{"rendered":"

With 52% of technologists surveyed open to changing employers in the next year, companies seeking skilled tech talent could fare better \u2014 if they offer the right benefits.<\/em><\/h4>\n

CENTENNIAL, Colo. November 15, 2022 \/\u00a0<\/strong>BusinessWire<\/a>\u00a0\/\u2014\u00a0<\/strong>Amid concerns of a coming recession continue to build, the demand for technologists remains strong: Tech unemployment was at 2.2% in October 2022, according to CompTIA<\/a>. Given the widespread need for tech expertise in data science, cloud computing and advanced programming languages, 52% of technologists surveyed by career marketplace Dice (a DHI Group, Inc. brand; NYSE: DHX) may feel comfortable enough about their skills and market prospects that they are likely to change employers in the next 12 months (up from 44% a year ago).<\/p>\n

This data suggests CIOs and CTOs could face a tech talent flight in 2023, and that means there is a significant opportunity for companies to attract more job candidates given the likelihood for a larger-than-average applicant pool. In its annual Tech Sentiment Report<\/a>, Dice took input from technologists, HR professionals and technology business leaders to provide the clearest picture of sentiment on tech hiring, job satisfaction and more across multiple industries.<\/p>\n

Dice outlines several key trends and takeaways to empower company leadership, HR professionals and hiring managers as they build out 2023 tech talent acquisition and retention strategies.<\/p>\n

\u201cTechnologists have strong opinions on their working environments and continued high demand for tech talent is giving them opportunities to choose the workplaces that best fit their needs,\u201d said Art Zeile, CEO of Dice. \u201cIn just two years, the willingness to change employers has risen roughly 63 percent. From our research, this is likely a combination of increased salary opportunities, a desire for better work-life balance and remote work, and the increased importance of company reputation. More than ever, employers need to understand what matters to technologists when it comes to where, when and how they work so they can create and sustain environments where they can thrive.\u201d
\nSalary and Merit Increases<\/strong><\/p>\n

Technologists know they\u2019re highly sought after, and they\u2019re learning more skills than ever to increase their value at organizations and maximize their compensation packages. While the job market for new hires is rewarding these skills and competing to attract talent, organizations aren\u2019t necessarily keeping pace when it comes to their current employees\u2019 salaries. In the Tech Sentiment Report, Dice research shows technologists received an average merit increase of only 4.8% this year versus an expected merit increase of 5.2%.<\/p>\n

With inflation remaining a top concern for employees and demand for technologists staying strong, workers have clear incentives to consider other work opportunities and leverage their skills for increased pay. Companies looking to retain talent should keep a close eye on competitive pay and ensure their salaries are comparable with industry-wide salary bands.<\/p>\n

Work-Life Balance and the Future of the Workplace<\/strong><\/p>\n

Remote work \u2014 once seen by many as a temporary solution for office workers during the COVID-19 pandemic \u2014 has remained stickier than most leaders expected. In the surveys, Dice found that approximately 70% of employers are planning for a hybrid future; however, only 30% of technologists indicated a preference for hybrid work. In fact, 60% of technologists surveyed ranked fully remote work as their most desired workplace setting \u2014 up from 53% in 2021.<\/p>\n

Additionally, Dice found that the option for remote work in technology professionals\u2019 next role was equally important across all age groups; nearly 90% of all respondents reported that remote work was somewhat, very or extremely important.<\/p>\n

When looking at this data, it\u2019s clear that organizations should be wary of rushing back into the office and risking the loss of valuable tech talent in the process.<\/p>\n

Brand, Reputation and Culture<\/strong><\/p>\n

In the age of online conversation, reputation for individuals and entities has become more important than ever before. With the tech job market so competitive for companies seeking talent, technologists are becoming more discerning in how they view a company\u2019s culture, reputation and brand.<\/p>\n

Dice found that nearly 90% of technologists feel an employer\u2019s brand is important when considering a new employer, and nearly 80% said they would not apply for a higher-paying job at a company with a bad reputation. This is a trend that has been steadily building for years, and it\u2019s important for leadership to take brand reputation and culture seriously to draw and keep their tech talent.<\/p>\n

Find more data and analysis from this year\u2019s survey in the 2022 Dice Tech Sentiment Report<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Methodology<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n

Dice conducted two specific online surveys to support the insights presented in the 2022 Dice Tech Sentiment Report:<\/p>\n