AUSSIE EMPLOYERS MUST TRY HARDER TO
RETAIN THE MODERN JOB HOPPER: SURVEY
Nearly half of Australian employees have been in their current role for less than a
year and almost a quarter (23.9%) are already on their third career change, yet
the majority believe this counts against them in the eyes of employers, according
to a survey by Talent2, the global leader in human resources outsourcing and
recruitment.
Of the 1338 respondents, 72.6% think that employers are suspicious of people
who change jobs frequently, despite the fact that half say job hopping is expected
in this day and age.
John Banks of Talent2 says that there is no doubt that the old model of working
for the same company for a lifetime is over and that today’s workforce is more
concerned with a quality working life, rather than climbing the corporate ladder.
”Today’s employees are looking for job satisfaction and financial reward over
peer recognition. In fact, 58.2% cite being given the freedom to be innovative and
creative as the single most important factor in influencing how long they stay in
one job.”
“It is clear that employers need to focus on employee retention strategies. Over
half of respondents said that they would stay longer in their job if they admired
and respected their employer and 49.7% said that if they received motivation and
inspiration from their direct superior this would have a direct impact on their
longevity in the job.”
“Aussie employees are certainly concerned that employers view frequent job
changes with suspicion, yet there are strong signs that this attitude is changing.
Almost half think it is expected. The fact that 23.7% have already had 10 or more
jobs in their lifetime certainly underlines the fact that this is the norm.
“Additionally, the nature of the modern job search has changed.
A massive
93.1% of respondents use the Internet to search for jobs, followed by the 60.8%
who work with recruiters to hand pick the positions they really want to take up –
whilst only 26% would consider making a direct approach to a company.”
For further information or an interview with Talent2, please contact Rowena
Hawksley at Markson Sparks Publicity on 02 9775 7000 /
rowena@marksonsparkspr.com
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