After a year of uncertainty in 2020, 2021 was one of transition for technology professionals. Since the pandemic had illuminated the importance of technology, IT continues to provide a stable and steady career. However, employees now hold more leverage with employers. IT professionals today say what matters most to them about their jobs are overall work-life balance (46%), vacation time/paid time off (42%), having their opinion and knowledge valued (40%), and telecommuting/working from home (40%). However, among the 37% of IT professionals who say they are currently looking for a new job, 76% said the main reason is for higher compensation, followed by a desire for more interesting work (41%), seeking more personal fulfillment (39%) and a dislike of their current company’s culture (32%). READ MORE