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According to the latest ISACA report (via TechRadar), about three-quarters of IT workers (73%) have experienced work-related stress and burnout — the vast majority of them are young professionals.
Among the reasons are:
Somewhat less frequently, but still mentioned in the survey, problematic managers and lack of necessary skills also have a certain impact on well-being at work. ISACA’s analysis also found that 37% of women in the IT sector have experienced gender discrimination (compared to 9% of men) and another 42% claimed that women are underrepresented in the industry due to pay inequality (compared to 14% of men).
Despite some negative sentiments, IT workers believe that this industry has certain advantages compared to others: 47% stay in their jobs because they find them interesting, while 68% say they have received a pay raise or had a career advancement in the last two years. Another 74% said that the company paid for certifications for career development, and 90% participated in certifications for career advancement.
Other problems in the industry include a lack of mentoring for newcomers. According to the survey, only 15% of European IT professionals have one, while overall 76% recognize the importance of good mentors or role models.
At the same time, a third of respondents said they had changed jobs in the last two years, with the main reason for leaving being a desire for higher salaries (mostly for those under 35, — 43% of this group).
ISACA’s global survey included responses from 7,726 IT professionals and aims to examine satisfaction with career, pay, authority, etc., including similarities and differences by gender and age group.