Four out of 10 Britons Considering a New Job
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Employees in the UK are among the most likely in Europe actively to consider leaving their job in the next 12 months, with poor job satisfaction and a bad relationship with managers the main reason for their itchy feet.
The European Total Reward Survey from consultants Watson Wyatt found that four out of 10 UK employees said there were likely to consider leaving their employer in the next 12 months, five per cent more than the European average.
German and Swiss employees were the least likely to consider a change of employer; Swedes and Spaniards the most likely.
"The variation between different countries is partly due to cultural differences, but undoubtedly the economic landscape within each territory is crucial," said Carole Hathaway, senior consultant at Watson Wyatt.
"The reasons why people think about leaving an organisation differ greatly from the reasons they give when they actually leave," she added.
"Our survey also shows the disparity between employer and employee reporting on departure, which sends out a warning to employers about the clarity and effectiveness of their reward and retention strategies."
