65%

81%

27%

50%

say that higher salary and benefits are important in terms of job engagement—an increase from 18% in 2010

intend to look for another job in the next year—up from 60% in 2009

derive meaning from their work by their opportunity to excel/develop in their field; significantly more than other professionals (75%)

use their social media network when making career decisions; comparatively more than the average worker (41%)

InformatIon technology professIonals:

workforce attItudes and motIvators

of those intending to change jobs, the greatest attrition risks are:

career growth and skill development

is it more important to remain with your existing employer or change employers?

68% middle management

71% baby boomers

68% workers in the americas

Insights from over 10,500 Information Technology professionals across the globe

Source: 2012 Kelly Global Workforce Index. Note: Professional/Technical workers are those who work, and/or possess experience and skills in fields such as: Education, Engineering, Accounting and Finance (requiring a four-year degree), Healthcare, Information Technology, Law, Marketing/Sales (requiring a four-year degree), and Science.

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16%13%

attracted to innovation in prospective employers

IT Professionals Professional/Technical Workers

vs.gen X and middle managementThese two groups are significantly more likely to agree that changing employers is the best way to develop their careers

Gen X Middle Management

57% 59%

55% say change

31% prefer to stay 14% are unsure

it professionals who prefer to work remotely by generation

76% baby boomers

74% gen X

64% gen y

it professionals who prefer to work remotely by region

79% americas

69% emea

66% apac

prefer to work remotely

70% IT Professionals

63% Other Professionals