- The Isaca report says that 73% of IT workers felt exhausted or stressed
- Isaca calls for more support, especially for less experienced workers
- There is still a significant potential for promotions and increases in remuneration
IT workers through Europe are fighting against increased stress due to under-funding, heavy workloads and lack of mentoring, new research from Isaca said.
About three -quarters (73%) of IT professionals experienced stress or professional exhaustion, according to the report, which highlights the negative implications for talent retention and career prospects.
However, to solve these problems, a much wider solution is needed, because the internal and external factors have led to the current state, explains Isaca.
Professional exhaustion affects the acquisition and retention of talents
Three out of five (61%) indicate that a heavy workload has contributed to their stress state, with tight deadlines (44%) and a lack of resources (43%) are also problematic. Bad well-being in a workplace would also come from difficult or not sustained management, but external considerations as the shortage of global skills in progress also affect IT workers.
Despite negative feelings, the IT sector has its advantages. For example, almost half (47%) choose to stay in their current work because they find it interesting, and more than two out of three (68%) have increased or promotion of salary in the past two years.
In addition, there are four (74%) say that their business has paid certifications as part of their career development, 90% having participated in career development certifications.
“With qualified employees at high demand, it is in the best interests of companies and simply the right thing to do to ensure that technological workforce feels supported, motivated and invested,” noted Chris Dimitriadis, director of the ISACA global strategy.
But there is more than companies could do to show their appreciation for staff, in particular by providing mentors to young participants in the sector – only 15% of European IT professionals have a kind of mentor, despite three out of four (76%) recognizing the importance of good mentors or models.
Dimitriadis added: “A balanced and well-sustained workforce is essential to maintain the growth and innovation of the industry.”
