Talent pool | More than a quarter of workers ready to move on from their current jobs

More than a quarter of employees around the globe can’t see themselves being with their current employer this time next year, a major new study has revealed.

The revelation was among the findings of a new survey of 11,000 employees from eight countries (US, Canada, UK, France, Germany, Australia, Japan, and India) conducted by Boston Consulting Group (BCG).

In the survey, BCG tested over 20 different needs, with roughly half being functional needs such as pay, hours, and benefits, and the other half being emotional needs such as feeling valued and supported, and doing work you enjoy.

Unsurprisingly, when asked directly what would drive them to take a new job, employees’ answers are focused on functional factors, with pay the overwhelming top choice, followed by benefits and perks, work/life balance, work they enjoy and care about, and better career learning opportunities.