The IT and HR Disconnect

A disconnect exists between information technology managers and the human resources professionals who assist them when it comes to increasing IT workers' motivation, according to the February issue of the Dice Report.

In a recent survey, Dice asked IT managers and HR professionals to identify the most significant impediment to increasing their tech team's motivation. IT managers identified pay as the biggest impediment, while HR managers said that no impediment exists, contending that IT workers were already motivated.

"As the economy begins to improve, companies are dusting off technology projects they'd put on hold when the recession began," Dice noted, adding that the number of technology jobs listed on Dice.com has increased 20 percent from the low in the middle of 2009. "That, in turn, is increasing demand for technology professionals at the top of their game."

IT leaders and HR professionals do agree on one issue, however: more interesting and challenging assignments will have the biggest impact on motivating the tech team this year. "While technology professionals are always looking for the next challenge, it may take more than that to keep your team in tact in 2010," the report states.

What are the most significant impediments to enhancing the motivation of the IT staff at your federal agency? What would have the most significant impact on recruiting, retaining and motivating the tech team at your agency this year?