Employers paying more for IT staff, says Michael Page
Thursday, 26 June 2008
There's a story in Australian IT that apparently says we're all getting paid better. Michael Page's "Technology salary and employment forecast 2008-09" says 41% of organisations have increased salaries because of skills shortages. On top of that, 32% have increased workplace flexibility.
To meet their employment needs, 21% of employers are recruiting offshore. However, the survey doesn't think this is the easiest option.
"When times are tough, it is possible to recruit overseas, but there is lot of effort involved in doing that unless you have some good contacts," Rob Mackinnon, an analyst and consultant with Intelligent Business Research Services is quoted as saying. "You really have to offer something attractive to get staff to come," he said. "Then there is always the risk that they may not settle down in a new country."
They talk about various creative strategies for attracting and keeping staff.
Read the full story in Australian IT.
Paul Knapp (editor@brainbox.com.au)
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Let the games beingYou Sir the one in strait jacket, Yes you. what's your name? "GloomyShoes". Give us your opinion Mr Gloomy. And you Sir, yes, you . The one with the steak on his hand. " my name is Unemployertier".What do you dig from this article Mr. Unemployertier? Let the games begin..... SilentMajority, 06/25/2008 08:05:54 AM
re: Let the games beingWell Mr SilentMajority. My dig, you are an idiot. Judging from your arguments, you e could be even that… . recruitment agent. (Pardon my French ) bstd, 06/25/2008 07:13:41 PM
HealingsGloomy go quiet in recent. Perhaps now take Leopards advise goes travel for Australian wilds. Or catch train to apply for mining boom doctor. Best for self and all forum reader gloomy finding healings. Possible even return changed man of positive thinking. Kevin Rudd also need visit wilds. Escape from Iguana and parliament troubles. Great Leopard Great Leopard, 06/25/2008 07:30:21 PM
Only for the newcomersIn my experience the only way you can get a reasonable pay rise is by applying for a new job. The people I work with have "OK" careers but can forget about significant pay rises. Time after time they see newcomers coming in at higher salaries, causing some unhappiness. Of course people can elect to leave the organisation for a better paying job... It seems the focus is on gaining new talent rather than nuturing existing staff. The most difficult thing to "learn", after all, is how the business runs (politics, procedure, who's who, etc). You don't get that off the street. Laz, 06/25/2008 10:05:57 PM
Bit of the topicHi, Just going bit off topic, can anyone suggest me about going overseas (UK) and the impact on career. As a professional with around three years experience in development, I am considering for a contracting stint in UK. I would highly appreciate, if anyone would like to share his experience and career outcomes. Cheers Dexter, 06/26/2008 06:21:07 AM
re: Let the games beingBstd, you are the only who took the bait.I love you too. SilentMajority, 06/26/2008 07:02:12 AM
Guess who's back?Back again. Gloomy's back, tell a friend. Anyway all you IT losers, form an orderly queue and beg for your SSRI's now like good little losers. Gloomyshoes, 06/26/2008 08:21:52 AM
Oath'sQuestion to Gloomy. Is make fun of customers does violate of doctors hyprocritic oath's? Sure care of customer come first. Great Leopard, 06/26/2008 10:21:41 AM
Re:Oath'sNo GL. I don't give a rat about you, "customers" (didn't you mean patients) or anybody else. Gloomyshoes, 06/27/2008 11:25:01 AM
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