75 PER CENT OF PEOPLE
LIKELY TO LOOK FOR A NEW JOB IN NEXT 12 MONTHS
Nearly 75 per cent of people are likely to look
for a new job in the next 12 months, according to new research
by Manpower, the leading recruitment specialists.
The independent research, carried out by research company TRBI
on behalf of Manpower, asked respondents about their intentions
for the next 12 months. Key findings show that:
73 per cent are likely to look for a new job
27 per cent of respondents are unlikely to
look for a new job
76 per cent will look for a permanent job
54 per cent of those who have worked as a temp,
did so whilst looking for permanent work.
Charles Ashworth, Chief Operating Officer for Manpower,
says: “These findings suggest that it is becoming increasingly
common for people to change jobs on a regular basis and that people
expect to have more than one career in their lifetime – something
that can be very appealing.
“It’s interesting that over three quarters of people
will look for a permanent job. It seems people like the security
of a permanent role, but will change jobs until they find the one
that suits them. As the research also shows, many people temp whilst
looking for permanent role. Temping can provide more flexibility
and the variety enables people to learn new skills and try out different
roles.”
Charles continues: “Career changes can be very positive –
enabling people to learn new skills and broaden their knowledge
base. If you are considering a career change it is important to
think about what you want from a new job and what role would suit
your personality and skills set. Consider what transferable skills
you have and how you could use these in a new role. You must do
your research; ask people who have changed careers, get advice from
friends and relatives and contact recruitment agencies, like Manpower,
who will be able to offer advice and offer skills assessment to
help you make decisions. We aim to help people find the right job
for them.”
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About Manpower
Manpower is the UK’s leading workforce management company,
specialising in temporary and permanent recruitment, HR services,
managed services, outsourcing and HR consultancy.
Manpower has been established in the UK since 1956 and today works
with organisations in both the public and private sector. Manpower’s
UK-wide network of 300 offices allows the company to meet the needs
of local and national customers. This includes numerous small and
medium sized enterprises, as well as larger organisations such as
BMW, BT, Heinz, Hertfordshire County Council, IBM, National Blood
Service, New Deal South Wales, Royal Mail and Xerox.
The focus of Manpower’s work is on raising productivity through
improved quality, efficiency and cost-reduction, enabling customers
to concentrate on their core business.
Manpower has a highly skilled workforce of 100,000 temporary employees
who stay loyal to the company (and its customers) thanks to best
in class employment benefits. These include a contract of employment
and free online training at all sites nationwide. Manpower also
works together with its staff to help bridge the gap to permanent
employment. Manpower’s e-learning tool offers staff over 1,000
courses in a diverse range of subjects, keeping Manpower’s
workforce up to date with today’s ever-changing working environment.
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