Accompanying the labor shortage is an increase in salaries that itself is triggering new problems. And it is leading to clashes between computer bosses, eager to pay whatever it takes to get good people, and human-resources departments, which press for consistent, companywide policies. Sometimes, it's difficult for human-resources people to comprehend how fast that is happening. But analysts see no quick relief. Some computer managers fear that, with labor costs rising, the shortage may cause lasting damage.
Management always reads about technology costs going down.
But now costs are going up, and it's hard for them to digest this. Inc. All Rights Reserved.