snydeq writes: Recruiting and retaining tech talent remains IT's biggest challenge today, Writes Paul Heltzel, in an article on what trends are heating up and what's cooling off when it comes to IT staffing. "One thing hasn't changed this year: Recruiting top talent is still difficult for most firms, and demand greatly outstrips supply," writes Heltzel. "That's influencing many of the areas we looked at, including compensation and retention. Whether you're looking to expand your team or job searching yourself, read on to see which IT Hiring practices are trending and which ones are falling out of favor." What are you seeing companies favoring in the hiring market these days?

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