Workers Plan to Look for New Positions in 2023

Nearly half of U.S. employees plan to look for new jobs in 2023. This is despite the uncertain economic times. Robert Half’s biannual Job Optimism Survey of more than 2,500 professionals in the U.S. showed that 46% of respondents are currently looking or plan to look for a new role in the first half of 2023.

Those most likely to make a career move in early 2023 include the following:

1. 18- to 25-year-olds (60%)
2. Human resources professionals (58%)
3. Employees who have been with their company for 2-4 years (55%)
4. Working parents (53%)

The following factors are motivating job seekers:

1. A higher salary (61%)
2. Better benefits and perks (37%)
3. Greater flexibility to choose when and where they work (36%)

Employees are leaving for several reasons including the following:

1. Unclear or unreasonable job responsibilities (56%)
2. Poor communication with management (50%)
3. Misalignment with the company culture and values (36%)

There will be an increase demand in contract talent with almost 30% of respondents saying they would consider quitting their jobs to pursue a part time contracting career. Employers looking to attract top talent should streamline hiring process and showcase their company’s culture to avoid losing candidate’s interest during the job search.

Hot Jobs Temp-to-Hire program is an excellent tool for companies to manage their time management as an extension of their HR process. This allows companies and the personnel to engage with each other in the beginning stages before making a direct hire decision.