... should not be underestimated, says Martin Schramm, Vice President at Robert Half Technology. "As it will become increasingly difficult for companies to find and retain qualified employees in the future, we assume that there will be an even greater shortage of skilled workers in certain areas, such as IT security or software development." As a result, salaries for IT specialists will rise. "We therefore advise companies to rethink their bonus systems and additional benefits in order to recruit and retain the best employees," says Schramm.