12/16/2010 9:30:02 AM
Report confirms IT employees looking for career change in 2011
The Facts
A recent poll by the IT Job Board has found that 80% of techies
are planning to look for a new job next year. In relation to this,
85% plan to actively seek new career opportunities once the
recession ends.
The study which surveyed more than 100 IT
professionals stated 53% of those who plan to leave their
current job said they are considering a career change as the don’t
feel valued, whilst just under half (48%), blame a poor salary and
seek higher pay incentives.
Only 41% of the survey sample said they are loyal to their
current employer, with reasons for lack of loyalty including
employers cutting corners, and statements of management not
listening. 45% of those who do feel committed state it's because
they are working on exciting projects. Another 45% said their
loyalty is down to working with teams they like.
So what does this mean for employers?
The study would suggest that better corporate Comms would
improve the loyalty of IT workers,
according to 58% of the respondents. However, 52% said they believe
that techies as a group are always a fickle bunch when it comes to
job loyalty.
Are you seeking change in the New Year?
Do you agree with the information stated in the report? Do you
have any other reasons for wanting to look at new career
opportunities in the New Year?
Whatever the case, if you are looking for information and
advice on the next years IT job market,
and/or would like to hear about some of the excellent contract
or permanent job opportunities in the IT sector, then
you can easily get in touch with one of our specialist
IT consultants,
alternatively drop me a message via Twitter. We would love to hear
from you.
Damian Hicklin
IT
Security & Communications Manager
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