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42% of IT Professionals Are Exploring New Jobs: IT Talent Trends 2025 Report From Info-Tech Research Group Spotlights Retention Risks and Opportunities
Brittany Lutes , research director and lead author of the report.
The report is based on a survey of over 500 IT professionals conducted online by Info-Tech in partnership with Centiment between April and May 2024 . Respondents, primarily from the United States , Canada , and Australia , not only provided responses on their IT structures, the future of IT leadership, and their own employee experiences but also insight into how generative AI will reshape their work.
' says Michelle van Wijk , senior executive counselor at Info-Tech Research Group, UK.
Info-Tech's findings reveal the growing urgency for organisations to adapt to shifting workforce dynamics. With 42% of IT professionals actively or passively seeking new roles, often citing work-life balance and having a good manager as their main concerns, the firm advises that organisations must focus on retaining all IT talent while also identifying the obstacles.
says Lutes.
Demand for security, cloud, and AI professionals, coupled with the growing need to leverage organizationally embedded IT, is reshaping workforce planning and driving the need for adaptive and forward-thinking strategies.
explains Lutes.
According to Info-Tech's findings in the recently published report, success in 2025 and beyond hinges on IT leaders' ability to combine technological innovation with strategic foresight and human-centric leadership. By integrating AI capabilities, investing in reskilling programs, and fostering employee-centric policies, Info-Tech advises that organisations can address talent gaps and create adaptive, resilient workforces. A holistic approach to workforce transformation will empower IT departments to thrive in the face of rapid technological change and secure a lasting competitive edge.
To learn more about Info-Tech's findings and recommended strategies for addressing IT talent challenges, download the report .
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