Issue link: https://epubs.iltanet.org/i/53573
Attorney headcount changed proportionately to IT Since 2007? Yes No NA Current Staffing Condition Inadequately staffed (doing more with less) Adequately staffed (just getting by) Comfortably staffed (have some wiggle room) Circumstances Engage Consultants? Staff backfill Staff augmentation Special skills/ knowledge Emerging/new technology Other Options For Managing Staff Workloads? Hire temporary staff Pay overtime Request help from other departments Re-prioritize work Other Reducing Staff Through Attrition? Yes No We look carefully for alternatives before replacing staff who leave the firm 46 Outlook for Economic Small 13% 47% 41% Medium 23% 36% 41% Large 33% 38% 30% Very Large 50% 37% 13% Conditions in the Coming Year I am optimistic that we will return to pre-2008 conditions I believe the effects of the downturn will continue through the coming year Small 29% 53% 18% Medium 48% 41% 11% Large 52% 39% 8% Very Large 33% 56% 10% Small 8% 11% 91% 62% 5% Medium 20% 30% 93% 68% 5% Large 20% 25% 97% 62% 5% Very Large 28% 31% 97% 67% 3% Outlook for IT Staffing Over the Coming Years I am optimistic that we'll return to prior levels of staffing in 2012 I am optimistic that we'll return to prior levels in the future but not in 2012 I don't think we'll ever see a return to prior levels Small 16% 47% 16% 74% 8% Small 8% 75% 17% Medium 27% 70% 14% 77% 5% Medium 7% 70% 23% Large 38% 75% 10% 84% 5% Large 7% 61% 33% Very Large 54% 59% 15% 90% 3% Very Large 8% 51% 41% Formal Education (degree) 1 - Most Important 2 3 4 5 - Least Important Small 4% 27% 43% 16% 10% Medium 7% 33% 47% 9% 5% Large 3% 28% 41% 21% 7% Very Large 0% 32% 55% 8% 5% I think we'll continue to reduce staff in 2012 Our firm's IT staffing levels have not changed since the economic downturn 67% 54% 38% 31% I believe economic conditions have changed permanently Small Medium Large Very Large 21% 30% 11% 13% 58% 52% 57% 64% 22% 18% 31% 23% Small 4% Medium 7% Large 14% Very Large 15% 10% 18% 1% 17% 20% 2% 21% 26% 2% 26% 26% 3% 2011 Staffing Survey www.iltanet.org