New research shows that 28% of IT decision-makers in Ireland changed job last year, with just over a third planning to do so within the next one to two years.
The survey from Irish IT services provider Auxilion, supported by Hewlett Packard Enterprise, also found that those aged 25 to 34 were most likely to change jobs during this time, with 37% of this age group planning a move.
Auxilion said that 29% of IT leaders are planning to leave their current job to emigrate, addig that the 25-34 age group had the highest proportion of people intending to relocate (34%).
43% of respondents said they are planning to leave their current job as there are not enough growth opportunities within their organisation, while 36% said they were doing so because they needed a new challenge.
Meanwhile, 49% of respondents said they would retrain in a new career or profession if there were no barriers (such as money, mortgage, family commitments).
In terms of industry breakdown, today's survey shows that 69% of IT leaders working in the HR sector are planning to find a new role, followed by those in finance (39%), and manufacturing and utilities (36%).
When it comes to finding new roles, some 84% of IT leaders have used a recruitment agency in the past, with 62% planning to rely on same for securing their next role.
62% said they have previously done contractor work and 72% would be open to same.
Niamh Cray, Chief People Officer, Auxilion, said that all of this movement creates huge demand and pressure on organisations.
She said that such gaps also have a wider impact in terms of their ability to maintain operations, complete projects and deliver services.
"That's why businesses should adopt a blended approach when it comes to talent, incorporating contractors and resourcing partners. With better planning and more flexibility, organisations can easily plug any skills gaps that arise and avoid a resourcing crisis," Ms Cray advised.
"A more collaborative and agile approach also enables companies to scale their competencies as and when needed. In turn, this can create more opportunities and support business growth in the long-term," she added.
