U.S. Employees Restless and Considering Job Change, According to Annual Survey by Kelly Services(R)
April 17 2012 - 12:09PM
Marketwired
Employees across the United States have become disengaged from
their work, with less than half feeling valued by their employers,
and more than one-quarter saying they frequently think about
quitting, according to the latest survey results from global
workforce solutions leader, Kelly Services®.
Well over half (62 percent) of those surveyed indicated that
they intend to look for a new job with another employer within the
next year.
"Employees have experienced unprecedented economic turmoil,
creating anxiety over their future career goals. As economic
conditions improve, it is in the best interest of employers to
offer meaningful work and ongoing opportunities for growth," said
Steve Armstrong, senior vice president and general manager, Kelly
Services.
The findings are part of the latest survey results from Kelly
Global Workforce Index (KGWI), an annual survey conducted by Kelly
Services. Nearly 170,000 people in 30 countries participated in the
current survey, including more than 31,000 in the U.S.
The survey examines the factors employees use to evaluate
potential employers, the people who influence their career choices,
and the use of social media in making job decisions.
Results of the survey in the U.S. show:
- Among the main workforce generations, Gen Y (aged 19-30) are
the most likely to switch employers, with 66 percent planning to
look for another position in the next year, compared with 62
percent of Gen X (31-48) and Baby Boomers (49-66).
- Slightly less than half (48 percent) of those surveyed say they
are happy in their jobs.
- Fewer than half of all respondents (42 percent) say that their
current employment provides them with a sense of 'meaning.' The
ability to excel or develop was identified by 78 percent of
respondents as the key to providing a sense of meaning.
- When considering one position over another, survey respondents
cited personal fulfillment and personal growth/advancement as two
main areas of consideration. Both of these attributes exceeded
compensation and benefits.
- More than one-third (36 percent) use social media networks when
making career or employment decisions.
"We see many people who are comfortable in their jobs but are
interested in seeking out more meaningful and engaging
opportunities," Armstrong concluded.
Complete findings are published in a new report Acquisition and
Retention in the War for Talent. For more information about the
Kelly Global Workforce Index and key regional and generational
findings, please visit the Kelly® Press Room.
About the Kelly Global Workforce Index™
The Kelly Global Workforce Index is an annual survey revealing
opinions about work and the workplace from a generational
viewpoint. Launched in late 2011, approximately 170,000 people from
the Americas, APAC and EMEA participated in the survey. Results
will be published throughout 2012 on a variety of topics such as
employee retention, social media and the highly virtual workplace.
Visit www.kellyservices.com to review findings on the current
topic.
About Kelly Services®
Kelly Services, Inc. (NASDAQ: KELYA) (NASDAQ: KELYB) is a leader
in providing workforce solutions. Kelly® offers a comprehensive
array of outsourcing and consulting services as well as world-class
staffing on a temporary, temporary-to-hire and direct-hire basis.
Serving clients around the globe, Kelly provides employment to more
than 550,000 employees annually. Revenue in 2011 was $5.6 billion.
Visit www.kellyservices.com and connect with us on Facebook,
LinkedIn, and Twitter. Download The Talent Project, a free iPad app
by Kelly Services.
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