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View All NewsMore than half of workers forced to return to office plan to change jobs: ResumeBuilder
More than half of employees mandated to return to the office by their employers are searching for new jobs, according to a report by ResumeBuilder. Of those surveyed, 18% are currently looking for a new job, while 36% plan to look for one this year.
In addition, many of those currently searching for a new job are doing so actively. While 11% are applying to more than 10 positions per week, 28% are applying to six to 10 positions, and 60% are applying to one to five jobs.
Top reasons workers are searching for new job opportunities include a higher salary (70%), better benefits (56%) and more growth opportunities (50%).
“It’s abundantly clear that employees are looking for a greater degree of autonomy in determining how and where they work from,” Stacie Haller, chief career advisor at ResumeBuilder, said in a press statement. “Companies that prioritize aligning their practices with the preferences of their workforce are the ones successfully retaining talent. Those that do not are witnessing a surge in turnover rates.”
The report also found that 60% of employees want to work from the office less frequently than required. Of those who want to work fully remotely, 67% said they would be willing to take a pay cut.
ResumeBuilder surveyed 557 full-time US workers this month for the report.