GCS report suggests likelihood of a 'post-recession reshuffle'

Even though the UK’s technology workforce seems to feel as or more valued than last year, GCS’s ‘What’s Working?’ report suggests the strong possibility of a ‘post-recession reshuffle’ and large numbers of permanent workers leaving their jobs to go into contracting.

The report, based on a survey of 500 technology professionals, indicates that many permanent and contract workers believe the market is improving and that employers are ready to recruit again — 63 per cent expect to recruit new permanent workers within the next year. GCS’s report indicates that there will be plenty of people looking for new jobs by then.

‘Nearly half of permanent workers said their job satisfaction has decreased,’ said Chris Devonshire, head of GCS Technology. ‘They are reporting workload increases and more stress at work than in some time. It’s no wonder the majority of full-time technology employees said they intended to look for a new job in the next year.’