Info-Tech Research Group released the report IT Talent Trends 2025, which provides a data-driven analysis of the shifting dynamics in IT talent management. The report examines how generative AI, evolving skills demands, and workforce restructuring are reshaping the IT landscape and provides leaders with actionable strategies to tackle these challenges while considering how to foster innovation and employee experience in 2025.
“With 89% of IT structures undergoing some form of a redesign in 2025, we are going to see the way we lead, leverage IT skills, and deliver against emerging capabilities change rapidly,’ says Brittany Lutes, research director and lead author of the report.
“The IT Talent Trends 2025 report offers valuable insights and practical strategies to help leaders address workforce challenges, support employee growth, and adapt to the exponentially changing IT landscape.”
“The tech scene across the Asia-Pacific region, particularly here in Australia, is evolving at a rapid pace, presenting both incredible opportunities and significant challenges for IT leaders”, says George Khreish, managing partner at Info-Tech Research Group, APAC.
“Generative AI is not just knocking on our door; it’s already here, reshaping the way we work. At the same time, the industry is contending with a persistent skills shortage, intensifying the competition for talent.
“It’s essential for organisations to focus on strategically developing their workforce. By prioritising upskilling, fostering innovation, and harmonising technology with human capital, APAC organizations can not only keep pace but also lead in the global digital marketplace.”
Info-Tech’s findings reveal the growing urgency for organisations to adapt to shifting workforce dynamics. With 42% of IT professionals actively or passively seeking new roles, often citing work-life balance and having a good manager as their main concerns, the firm advises that organisations must focus on retaining all IT talent while also identifying the obstacles.
“What is most notable is the divide we saw between those who are entering the workforce and representative of Gen Z employees versus those nearing the end of their careers,” says Lutes.
“Gen Z is more likely to think that skills need to change to support the future we are driving toward and more likely to believe their tasks can be taken over by AI. These findings highlight the urgent need for IT leaders to evolve their talent management strategies to stay competitive in a rapidly changing landscape.”
Demand for security, cloud, and AI professionals, coupled with the growing need to leverage organizationally embedded IT, is reshaping workforce planning and driving the need for adaptive and forward-thinking strategies.
“The integration of generative AI, combined with reskilling initiatives, provides organisations with a unique opportunity to bridge skill gaps and foster a culture of innovation” explains Lutes.
“However, achieving success requires thoughtful planning – aligning AI-driven strategies with workforce empowerment and collaboration beyond just a skills-based hiring approach.”
Key Research Insights From Info-Tech’s IT Talent Trends 2025 Report:
- Generative AI Impact: 65% of organisations anticipate structural changes due to generative AI, including the formation of specialised AI teams.
- Stress Among IT Leaders: 76% of IT managers report moderate or increasing stress levels, underscoring the need for enhanced leadership support and resources.
- Hiring Difficulties: 36% of IT organisations reported that infrastructure and operations roles were the most difficult to hire for, calling attention to the cloud talent shortage – another critical area of IT.
- Embedded IT Growth: The rise of business-led IT is evident, with organisations nearly doubling the amount of embedded IT they leverage (18% in 2024 and up to 33% in 2025). This indicates that business units are actively using their own resources to address IT-related needs – with or without IT knowledge.
- Generational Differences in AI Perceptions: Generational divides exist in perceptions of AI, with Gen Z employees estimating a higher percentage of their tasks being completed by AI in 2030 (56%) compared to Baby Boomers (43%) and Generation X (41%).
