More than 60 percent of IT professionals would not leave a company with a good working culture for a higher salary, according to the latest piece of research[1] undertaken by The IT Job Board, www.theitjobboard.co.uk.
When surveyed, 76 percent of respondents highlighted that working culture was either important or very important to them, when looking for a new IT job.
32 percent stated that the culture of an organisation was more important than the salary offered, and 38 percent also considered it more significant to them than flexible working.
When it came to assessing the factors that made for a better working environment, 65 percent cited a less hierarchical structure and 38 percent voted for a common room, or relaxing areas in the office.
84 percent believed that a good working culture would create a positive environment, and 76 percent stated that productivity would be increased as a result.
Alex Farrell, managing director of The IT Job Board, commented: ìClearly working culture is a key consideration for todayís employers, particularly when staff highlight its importance over salary.
ìAt a time when productivity is key, IT department heads should review their working environment and gauge how conducive it is to increasing outputî.
Two thirds of techies would not trade a good working culture for better salary
IT Job Board poll assesses impact of culture on the workplace
