Employees on the Move

USA Today published results of several “intent to leave” surveys in their edition on December 23rd, 2009. Here’s what they said:

• Right Management surveyed 900 workers and found that 60 percent intend to leave their jobs in 2010
• The 2009 Employment Dynamics and Growth Expectations Report said 55% of employees plan to change jobs, careers or industries “when the economy recovers”
• CareerBuilder.com surveyed 4,285 full-time, private-sector employees and found 40% had difficulty staying motivated in their current jobs and 24% didn’t feel loyal to their current employers

Historically, turnover has gone up as economies improve and more jobs appear. This recession went deeper and lasted longer so the ultimate job-changing outcome might reflect employees’ frustrations with layoffs, lower pay, and more stress that came their way.