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IT's Morale Dilemma

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IT's Morale Dilemma (ID: CSD3220)

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Contributed by Organizations or Campuses (2004)

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Articles, Papers, and Reports

Abstract:

A new report from the Meta Group indicates low morale among workers in the IT field, and analysts warn of a range of consequences from unhappy workers. According to their survey, the Meta Group reported that 72 percent of companies identified low morale as a serious problem. A recent poll by IT employment Web site Dice.com estimated that 80 percent of IT workers suffer from low morale, which analysts attribute to continued softness in the IT market and new concerns over the possibility of jobs being outsourced overseas. As a result, many IT companies are perceived as being unconcerned with employee retention.
The slowdown of investments in IT, as well as layoffs and uncertainty about when the troubles will end, has left many IT professionals disillusioned with the profession. According to analysts, negative effects of low morale including lower productivity and higher turnover exacerbate the difficulties IT departments are already having.

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