According to CIO.com, there are 8 Tips for Retaining Top IT Talent:
- Include them in decisions
- Don't micromanage
- Offer flexible work hours
- Invest in training
- Provide access to new technologies
- Give praise and acknowledge contributions
- Offer free stuff
- Provide a competitive compensation package
There are also some interesting statistics from The Linux Foundation:
- 93% of employers plan to hire a Linux pro in the next 6 months
- 90% of hiring managers say it’s difficult to find Linux pros
- 9% increase in Linux salaries this year
Top three incentives for staying in their current jobs:
- 74% More money
- 61% Better work/life balance
- 47% Flexible work schedule or telecommuting
An alternative to worrying about retaining IT talent is to outsource some or all of your IT needs to a managed IT services company. Why pay for full-time employees when you only need their expertise sometimes. iNSOL offers a variety of services such as cloud services, VoIP, etc. Contact us, sales@insolnet.com or 770.458.8658 Option 1, today to learn how we can assist you.