IT employment declined modestly in July, shedding 2,600 net jobs, according to TechServe Alliance, the national trade association for the IT & Engineering Staffing and Solutions Industry. The data also included slight downward revisions to employment figures for May and June. On a year-over-year basis, IT employment edged up by just 0.11%, representing a gain of 5,900 jobs. Engineering employment was essentially flat in July, dipping 0.01% month-over-month and down 0.44% compared to the same period last year.

“July’s data—along with downward revisions to May and June—highlight the persistent headwinds facing IT employment,” said Mark Roberts, CEO of TechServe Alliance. “While a few firms are seeing modest improvement following a lackluster 2024, the broader narrative remains unchanged: economic uncertainty, shifting public policy, and a rebalancing of skill set needs driven by AI and automation are tempering hiring activity. Until there is greater clarity on these fronts, we anticipate demand for IT professionals will remain subdued—except in areas tied to high-demand, emerging skill sets,” added Roberts.

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