IT Job churn despite economic downturn

A survey has found that the number of IT managers searching for new roles is rising, as they become increasingly dissatisfied with their jobs.  The study points to a lack of engagement with their employers.  Is that because in the IT sector decisions are normally based on hard facts rather taking the intangible softer issues that make the workplace appealing into account?

The research, carried out by recruitment consultancy Harvey Nash, surveyed 360 UK chief information officers and senior technology professionals, and found that 72% were actively seeking new jobs.  Indeed, two-thirds of those surveyed said they expected to move on from their current role within two years, while 35% claimed they would be making a change within a year.

The key, it seems, is motivation – or more specifically, a lack of it.  According to the survey, a quarter of respondents blamed a lack of fulfilment for their restlessness.  While the number may not seem huge, Harvey Nash warns it's creeping up, from 16% in 2006 to 26% in 2008.

Despite these increasing levels of discontent, the report does suggest there may be a significant dichotomy between words and actions.  Of the 34% of managers who claimed they were on the brink of moving jobs in 2007, this year's survey revealed just half of them had actually made the switch. 

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