Greythorn is one of Australia's largest specialist technology recruitment firms, placing over 500 permanent IT workers and 1000 contract engagements annually. It has offices across Australia, North America, Europe and Asia. Greythorn specializes vertically in professional markets and offers premium, value-based delivery with consultants having significant industry experience.

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Greythorn | Overview
Market Leader
Greythorn is one of the most reputable specialist technology recruitment firms in Australia:
• Largest Permanent IT recruiter in Australia: >500 IT placements per annum
• Significant Contracting IT specialist supplier: >1000 new engagements placed per annum
• Established in 1976 with offices in Melbourne, Sydney, Canberra, Chicago, Dublin, London, Sao Paulo,
Seattle and Singapore.
Key Differentiators
• Vertical specialisation. We are experts in the professional markets we service.
• Premium, value-based delivery.
• Unrivalled consultant depth of experience, industry knowledge and tenure.

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Economic Outlook 2014 v 2015
Business confidence has
decreased from 2014,
however the number of
those who feel
‘indifferent’ has taken up
this movement.
Unsurprisingly the most
optimistic were those
working in the
Technology/Digital
industry.

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Hiring Intentions
IT projects are driving
employment with
almost a third of
Hiring Managers
planning to increase
headcount in 2015,
with a further 42%
replacing leavers.
Industries that are
hiring include:
Government, ICT
Services and Software
and Finance.

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IT Projects
The misalignment
between projects and
business objectives
becomes critical as
projects are a key focus
in 2015 for many
organisations.
The availability of skills
will also be
fundamental for
project success as off-
shoring increases.

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Hiring challenges
Skills shortages are still a
key concern for hiring
managers with a third
believing it is the biggest
hiring challenge and will
impact their business.
The market is becoming
increasingly candidate
driven, meaning those
with the right skills will be
at a premium.

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Hiring challenges
Cultural fit remains the
most important attribute
for three years running,
however the value of
technical experience in a
previous role has jumped
from 13% to 18% since
2014.

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Perceived Job Security
Job seekers have become
increasingly insecure in
their jobs over the past 3
years.
Off-shoring has added to
this insecurity within the
IT sector, along with
economic uncertainty.

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Remuneration
Remuneration has
remained relatively flat
in 2014 and
predictions for 2015
suggest only a
moderate increase
across the industry as
a whole.
Certain skill sets
however such as cloud,
big data and digital will
command higher rates
as skills shortages in
these areas hit the
market.

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Market Conditions: Skills
‘New world’ IT skills
dominate the top 5 in
demand for 2015.
Big data in particular
has jumped from 5th in
2014 to 2nd, and
mobility is a new
entrant in the skills list
for 2015.

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Market Conditions: Outsourcing
It would seem job
seekers fear of their
job being outsourced
is justified with a third
of companies
planning to do this in
2015.

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Internal Processes: Time Lines
Two thirds of hiring
managers report that
recruitment processes
are taking longer –
most stated this was
due to internal
processes/red tape.
As a result 71% of job
seekers have lost
interest in a role.
Speed to hire is a key
competitive advantage
when certain skills are
in short supply.

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Disclaimer
This research was carried out by means of an electronic questionnaire. The remuneration tables are supplemented
with data and market information that Greythorn has access to. The results are provided as generic market
information only. Greythorn does not make any warranties regarding the use, validity, accuracy or reliability of the
results and information obtained. Greythorn will not be liable for any damages of any kind arising out of or relating
to use of this information.
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