Why So Many IT Employees Feel Disengaged

Published: Nov 21, 2016
Updated: May 12, 2021
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Why So Many IT Employees Feel Disengaged

Why So Many IT Employees Feel Disengaged

Why So Many IT Employees Feel Disengaged

Only a minority of workers think their leaders are approachable, and most lack confidence in them. Many also have doubts about their organization’s future.

IT Issues

IT Issues

Only 44% of the employees surveyed said their company uses the latest technology to enable them to perform effectively in their role.

Challenging Path

Challenging Path

Just 48% believe strongly in and support their organization’s future direction.

Distant View

Distant View

Only 47% said their leaders are visible and approachable, and just 44% said they have confidence in the leadership of their company.

Apathetic Environment

Apathetic Environment

Just 38% of the respondents believe that their organization is concerned about their overall well-being.

Spotty Assessment

Spotty Assessment

54% feel that their last performance review was fair, but only 46% said these reviews are regularly conducted.

Faint Praise

Faint Praise

Just 47% said they receive recognition when they do a good job, and only 36% said they are rewarded based on performance.

Salary Dispute

Salary Dispute

Only 41% of the respondents feel they are compensated fairly.

Stalled Progress

Stalled Progress

Only 43% said their organization actively encourages promotion from within, and just 41% said there is equal opportunity for advancement at work.

Remote Resources

Remote Resources

Just 39% of the respondents said their company uses online and collaborative learning tools to drive career development.

Defined Duties

Defined Duties

68% said they know what is expected of them in their role, and 56% said they feel empowered to make their own decisions.

Dennis McCafferty

Dennis McCafferty

Content Writer

Dennis McCafferty, a writer for eWeek, Baseline and CIO Insight, has more than 20 years of experience as a writer. He has covered a variety of technology and business topics for a number of publications, including those of Ziff Davis. Dennis was also an editorial staffer for USA Weekend, the nation’s second-largest magazine, with more than 22 million readers.

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