Structured plans for professional growth as well as career advancement opportunities drive retention among technology workers as cited by 58.1 percent of senior executives, hiring managers and team leaders, according to the Harris Allied Tech Hiring and Retention Survey.

"Despite recent buzz about telecommuting and its impact on the work force, technology professionals that are agents of change within an organization or considered stars within their field place far more value on their future professional development as well as how much a company values their contributions over work-life issues," says Kathy Harris, managing director of Harris Allied.

The survey also finds that Wall Street and other companies provide tuition reimbursement, senior management mentoring and leadership training along with opportunities for internal and external recognition to retain technology employees.

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