More on IT jobs (retention of staff)

Taken from: http://www.computerworld.com/s/article/9227908/John_Reed_Invest_in_your_IT_talent_it_s_the_key_to_retention


The article noted: 

If you want to attract top IT talent to your company, you'll need to offer meaningful professional development opportunities. The best IT workers no longer just want employers to invest in their growth; they're starting to expect them to do so.

And

In the recent downturn, the best companies held on to their most valued IT workers during the downturn by providing employees with technical training, supporting their efforts to pursue continuing education and giving them challenging assignments.

The article goes on to suggest:

• ask staffers what they want
• allow for autonomy and promote teamwork
• help workers develop other skills'

In today's IT job market, it is the smart employer who helps employees get master's degrees in IT; allow for flexible (or work from home if reasonable) time; and pays for training and certifications.