IT managers are calling for calm
in the face of economic turmoil, according to the Chartered
Management Institute.
The Chartered Management Institute (CMI) surveyed 1,118 senior
executives across various industry sectors. The CMI survey said IT
managers were "level-headed" in approaching
the worsening economic situation.
The survey found just 9%
feel secure in their current job in the IT sector. Sixty three
per cent admit
"
work has become more stressful". However, respondents are
coping with the pressure.
For example, 79% in the sector view the downturn as presenting
them with
"
greater challenges". And 27% say it has ensured they are "more
focused at work".
Only 41% claim fears over the economy have caused them to lose
sleep.
The study shows a significant proportion of IT managers are
still keen to take risks (30%) or accept extra work (56%).
Many are also not prepared to "sit tight" during the downturn,
with 66% suggesting they would be "tempted to move if the right
offer came along". And 37% are "actively looking for a more senior
position".
Ninety one per cent of IT managers in the survey had experienced
redundancy in the past.