A list of job categories deemed especially vulnerable because of striking salary gaps was drawn up. Salary adjustments were then made to 100 staff in these categories and further adjustments have been made. These seem to have had a noticeable effect on staff retention and recruitment. McRobbie and Vice President and CFO Palmer, has been addressing compensation issues and strategies for attracting and retaining IT staff. UITS offers other kinds of compensation beyond salary increases.
Surveys show staff regard training as a key benefit.
Similarly, information technology competencies and skills constantly evolve because of dynamic business needs. Flexible kinds of appointments allow professional staff to take part-time leave to be with family or pursue degree or professional training. All FTE appointments include a fee courtesy. UITS and IU Human Resources plan to undertake a broadbanding pilot in which IT staff will be rewarded as they attain various levels of competencies and responsibilities.