According to research from Hays, 15 per cent of IT staff are currently unhappy with their benefits package, with another 61 per cent conceding that their manager could be more generous.
Hays has warned IT employers that the increasing demand for IT staff, as well as a shortage in skilled workers, means they will need to improve their benefits and consider pay reviews in order to hold on to existing talent and encourage new workers in the face of stiff competition.
'Employers have very high expectations of candidates, and look for those that meet all their criteria. But as more IT professionals switch to better paid and more flexible contract roles, they may struggle to find people to fill permanent positions,' said Andy Bristow, manager of information technology at the firm.
However, a survey by Robert Walters suggested that IT staff remain cautious about moving jobs despite the increasing demand, Computerweekly.com reported.
Hays has warned IT employers that the increasing demand for IT staff, as well as a shortage in skilled workers, means they will need to improve their benefits and consider pay reviews in order to hold on to existing talent and encourage new workers in the face of stiff competition.
'Employers have very high expectations of candidates, and look for those that meet all their criteria. But as more IT professionals switch to better paid and more flexible contract roles, they may struggle to find people to fill permanent positions,' said Andy Bristow, manager of information technology at the firm.
However, a survey by Robert Walters suggested that IT staff remain cautious about moving jobs despite the increasing demand, Computerweekly.com reported.
