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EMPLOYEES MORE CONFIDENT TO MOVE JOBS
The number of employees planning to change jobs is rising now the economy is stabilising, according to a recent survey by specialist recruiter Hays.
When asked how many people they know who are looking to change jobs, 52 per cent of respondents to the Hays survey indicated ‘quite a few’. 32 per cent believed most people just want to stay in their current role. 16 per cent said most of their friends are not currently working.
“We have certainly seen a significant increase in the number of employed people looking to change jobs,” said Emma Charnock, Regional Director of Hays in Hong Kong and China.
“Some are passive job seekers, tentatively keeping an eye on opportunities that become available. Others are actively thinking of their career and looking for their next step up.
“Many of these candidates feel overworked and undervalued. Some feel frustrated by a lack of career progression this year. They held off exploring other opportunities until signs of economic stabilisation were clear. They are now looking for roles offering them real career growth.
“The arrival of these job seekers back on the market will provide employers with the opportunity to hire good people that are already employed.
“By making the choice to change positions, candidates will create more attrition-based recruitment needs. This need to replace departing staff will help build overall recruitment momentum,” she said.
960 candidates were surveyed. The question asked: How many people do you know who are looking to change their job? The results were:
- Quite a few are looking around now: 52.19%
- Not many, they just want to stay where they are: 32.19%
- Most of my friends are not working: 15.63%
For recruitment or career advice, please visit www.hays.com.hk
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For further information please contact Lucy Sharp, Marketing Manager of Hays, on +612 8226 9885 or lucy.sharp@hays.com.au
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