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Quarter of workers currently searching for a new job

July 27, 2023

A quarter of US workers are currently looking for new roles, according to a report by Robert Half, and an additional 24% plan to start searching by the end of the year.

Top among those most likely to make a career move in the remainder of the year are Gen Z professionals, 74%; technology professionals, 64%; and working parents, 63%.

“The takeaway for employers, especially those facing recruiting challenges, is that skilled workers are willing to make a move for the right opportunity,” Dawn Fay, operational president of Robert Half, said in a press release.

The report found that contract work has become a viable route for many professionals; four in 10 workers said they are open to pursuing contract roles. Workers exploring other employment opportunities are motivated by a higher salary, better benefits and perks and remote work options, according to the report.

The survey was developed by Robert Half and conducted by an independent research firm from May 4 to May 30. It included responses from more than 2,500 workers across the US.