Workers Reveal Plans to Land New Jobs in 2017, According to Careerbuilder Survey
According to a new CareerBuilder survey, more than one in five workers (22 percent) are planning to change jobs in 2017, similar to last year (21 percent). Among younger workers, the numbers are even higher. More than a third of workers ages 18 to 34 (35 percent) expect to change jobs in 2017, compared to 30 percent last year. This compares to 15 percent of workers ages 35 and older.
The national survey — conducted online by Harris Poll on behalf of CareerBuilder from November 16 to December 6, 2016, and included a representative sample of 3,411 workers across industries — found 35 percent of workers are regularly searching for new job opportunities, even though they’re currently employed — a one-point increase since last year (34 percent).
“Whether it’s unemployed people trying to find their way back to the workforce or those who are currently employed attempting an upgrade to greener pastures, a new year makes many people set their sights on job hunting,” said Rosemary Haefner, chief human resources officer for CareerBuilder. “To keep your top workers, you need to keep a pulse on what they’re seeking. For example, poll your employees from time to time to learn more about their goals and motivations and how they want to be treated.”
When asked what extra perks would make them more willing to join or stay with a company, the most popular choices workers pointed to include:
Half-day Fridays: 40 percent;
On-site fitness center: 27 percent;
Being able to wear jeans: 23 percent;
Daily catered lunches: 22 percent; and
My own office: 22 percent.
Source: CareerBuilder.
Reposted with permission from Wolters Kluwer.
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