This is a great write-up on IT retention. So many times IT is looked at as a cost center and not much thought is put into the people and their careers. They are people and they do have careers and most IT people I know wish to better themselves. Take the time to read through these tips and put them into practice in either your career or in the organization that you are in now. Both can be improved no matter where you are at. How To Retain Your IT Employees For Longer
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