more than half of operators report difficulty finding qualified candidates for open jobs in 2026; staff turnover remains a persistent challenge
More than half (2026)observed
| Value kind | observed — Reported measurements, counts, and specifications keep the precision and scope stated by their source; an exact specification is not treated as a range. |
|---|---|
| As of | 2026-07 |
| Source | Uptime Institute 16th Annual Global Data Center Survey (2026-07-28). Prior mixed 2025 pair (~39% skills-gap / ~67% hiring-difficulty) superseded by this cleaner 2026 figure. |
| Review | checking…review by 2026-09-12 · standard cadence |
| Recorded changes | last 2026-08-31 · 3 revisions tracked |
| Claim id | operators-citing-an-ops-management-skills-gap |
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