In the information technology industry, it is widely acknowledged that how well IT departments of the future can fulfill their b

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问题     In the information technology industry, it is widely acknowledged that how well IT departments of the future can fulfill their business goals will depend not on the regular updating of technology, which is essential for them to do, but on how well they can hold on to the people skilled at manipulating the newest technology. This is becoming more difficult. Best estimates of the current shortfall in IT staff in the UK are between 30,000 and 50,000, and growing.
    And there is no end to the problem in sight. A severe industry-wide lack of investment in training means the long-term skills base is both ageing and shrinking. Employers are chasing experienced staff in ever-decreasing circles, and, according to a recent government report, 250,000 new IT jobs will be created over the next decade.
    Most employers are confining themselves to dealing with the immediate problems. There is little evidence, for example, that they are stepping up their intake of raw recruits for in-house training, or retraining existing staff from other functions. This is the course of action recommended by the Computer Software Services Association, but research shows its members are adopting the short-term measure of bringing in more and more consultants on a contract basis.
    With IT professionals increasingly attracted to the financial rewards and flexibility of consultancy work, average staff turnover rates are estimated to be around 15%. While many companies in the financial services sector are managing to contain their losses by offering skilled IT staff "golden handcuffs" — deferred loyalty bonuses that tie them in until a certain date — other organizations, like local governments, are unable to match the competitive salaries and perks on offer in the private sector and contractor market, and are suffering turnover rates of up to 60% a year.
    But while loyalty bonuses have grabbed the headlines, there are other means of holding on to staff. Some companies are doing additional IT pay reviews in the year and paying market premiums. But such measures can create serious employee relations problems among those excluded, both within and outside IT departments. Many industry experts advise employers to link bonuses to performance wherever possible. However, employers are realising that bonuses will only succeed if they are accompanied by other incentives such as attractive career prospects, training, and challenging work that meets the individual’s long-term ambitions.  
In some businesses in the financial services sector, the IT staffing problem has led to ______.

选项 A、additional benefits for skilled staff after a specified period of time
B、more employees seeking alternative employment in the public sector
C、the loss of customers to rival organizations
D、more flexible conditions of work for their staff

答案A

解析 这是道细节题。从第四段的倒数第三行到最后可以看出,许多公司为了留住员工,尤其是技术熟练的员工,他们会给他们提供一笔奖金,或者分红,这些分红一般会晚一点发给员工,这些奖金也称为忠诚奖。这使得政府不能和私人企业相比,因为他们提供的奖金没有竞争力,所以跳槽的比例也就达到了60%。从这些内容可以看出IT员工为了金钱跳槽带来的问题使得他们可以得到额外的福利。故选A。
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