UII DATA REPORT 186 | OCTOBER 2025
Data Report
Staffing crisis persists as colos struggle to retain junior operators
Both colocation and enterprise operators cite recruiting qualified staff as a top concern, according to the Uptime Institute Data Center Staffing and Recruitment Survey 2025.
Junior-level facilities employees remain in the shortest supply and experience the highest turnover rates. Historically, staff turnover and staff shortages have been more pronounced for colocation companies than enterprises. This trend persists in 2025 — even as colocation companies offer more mentorships and shorter shift lengths than enterprises.
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