- New research from Randstad reveals that many tech employees have left their jobs in the last year
- This is thanks to hard working conditions
- IT workers are under considerable pressure and face stress and burnout
If you have ever considered leaving a job that has become too demanding or overbearing, you are not alone, as new research requirements inflexibility from employers in terms of location, working hours and the “intensity of work” have led to 40% of British tech workers who stop last year.
A Randstad survey of over 2,500 tech employees found two out of five respondents said hardline policies such as returning office and long working hours imposed by employers had pushed them to resign from the past year, by over half (56%) threatening to seek alternative employment if no flexibility requests were fulfilled.
Remote workers say overwhelming that their scheme increases their “sense of society” with colleagues, and 68% say that if employers were more relaxed with hours, labor intensity and remote work, they would trust them more.
Industry burns out
This research is not the first to suggest that the industry is fighting, with previous studies indicating that a large proportion of IT workers feel burnt out or stressed (73%), with heavy workloads, tight deadlines and a lack of resources that all contribute to the issue.
Back to office orders has swept the tech industry, with companies like Dell and Amazon pushing to the end of remote and hybrid work. These policies are deeply unpopular with employees, causing many to consider leaving their positions.
“Personal benefits and flexible opportunities are important not only to attract top talent, but also to preserve them in competitive markets,” said Randstad Digital Chief Executive Graig Paglieri.
“Policies should adapt to organizational, team and individual needs, ensuring a flexible and tailor-made approach.”
With a notorious lack of tech skills, pressure is placed more than ever, which means many are dissatisfied at work. That said, tech is still one of the industries with the best compensation for workers, with many on high wages.
Via the register
