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In this The Big Shift series podcast we discuss the shift from a demand for "traditional" tech skills to a demand for a variety of so-called soft skills due to the changing nature of work – hybrid, cross-functional teams that often operate without day-to-day managerial oversight. David categorizes these skills as those that you’re born with, those that can be taught, and those that are difficult – but not impossible - to acquire.

The Big Shift: A Hard Look at Soft Skills This is the third in a series of talks with David Foote, founder of Foote Partners, on The Big Shift- several tectonic changes sweeping through the workplace and the workforce. In this pod, we discuss the shift from a demand for "traditional" tech skills to a demand for a variety of so-cal...

Why pay for tech certifications is at a 4 year low. New data from 3,305 employers who are Foote Partners research partners.

Why pay for tech certifications is declining New highly-validated data from 3,305 employers reveals that the average cash market value for hundreds of tech certifications is at its lowest point since 2015.

Our latest benchmark research from 3,018 employers who pay their workers cash for tech certifications. bit.ly/2jw3iwu

25 fastest growing tech certifications right now Market values of these certifications increased the most in the second half of 2016.

Foote Partners weighs in on the cyber security talent shortage.

U.S. says cybersecurity skills shortage is a myth The U.S. government has released what it says is myth-busting data about the shortage of cybersecurity professionals.

Latest Foote Partners detailed market analysis of cash premiums for certified and noncertified IT skills. http://www.infoworld.com/article/2978945/it-careers/it-certifications-lose-luster-among-employers.html

IT certifications lose their luster among employers As vendors crank out more and more certs, their value is flattening, while premium pay for underlying skills continues to soar

Largest 3-month % GAINS IN PAY for IT certifications-->EC-Council Certified Security Analyst; Oracle Certified Master--Java SE Developer; Microsoft Certified Professional Developer(all); CWNP/Certified Wireless Analysis Professional; Juniper Networks Certified Internet Associate;Systems Security Certified Practitioner

2012 IT Skills & Certifications Pay Index How much are IT skills and certs worth? Find out here.