State of IT jobs: Mixed signals, changes ahead

Dice reports that IT workers also seek stock programs (29%), training and education (24%), gym or fitness reimbursement (21%), and college tuition reimbursement (18%), among other perks.

AI changes the equation

Generative AI, and AI in general, has been the most talked about technology in the past year, with questions arising as to how it will impact the workforce. Sutton points to increasing use of AI to alleviate some of the administrative burden of work and predicts more companies will employ AI to analyze data and to drive more business decisions.

But while no one knows for sure the extent that AI will be able to replace human jobs, in the interim, the rise of AI is having significant impact on hiring practices and salaries. According to data from Dice, 14% of all tech postings in February 2024 referenced AI- or ML-related skill sets, up from 9% in January 2023. The professional, scientific, and technical services industries have posted the largest share of AI-related job openings, with consulting firms ramping up AI hiring, as well as manufacturing, healthcare, and retail.