22 million British workers are looking for a fresh challenge and gearing up to change jobs this year.
New research from LinkedIn, the world’s largest professional network, reveals this increased confidence could be driving a desire amongst the UK workforce to change jobs, with more than two thirds (67%) considering a change this year - the highest figure amongst European workers - while 1 in 5 of those are actively looking. According to the research, Gen Z’s have the biggest desire for change in 2022, with almost 8 in 10 (77%) considering the switch.
More than a third (37%) of workers want to change jobs in a bid to earn more money. Yet, while the potential of a higher salary is enough of a reason to change jobs for some, nearly half (45%) believe a salary increase would in fact convince them to remain with their current employer. A better work-life balance is also key for 3 in 10 (29%) job seekers and this figure rises to almost a third of women (32%), compared to just a quarter (24%) of men, suggesting women are set to remain the biggest champions for flexible working.
