Most Workers Forced back to the Office Are Looking to Change Jobs
17% of workers would prefer to be fully remote, while 15% want to be in the office full-time.
Just because your employees have returned to the office doesn’t mean they are happy about it. A new survey from ResumeBuilder.com shows that, among workers who have returned to the office, 18 percent are currently looking for a new job. Another 36 percent plan to start a job search later this year.
Workers are seeking out new jobs for several reasons, with 70 percent saying they want a higher salary. Additionally, 56 percent want better benefits, 50 percent want more growth opportunities, 43 percent want to work fewer days in the office, 32 percent want a better company culture, and 27 percent want different responsibilities.
“It’s abundantly clear that employees are looking for a greater degree of autonomy in determining how and where they work,” says Stacie Haller, chief career adviser at ResumeBuilder. “Companies that prioritize aligning their practices with the preferences of their workforce are the ones successfully retaining talent. Those that do not are witnessing a surge in turnover.”
The survey results also show how many days workers prefer to go into the office. Seven percent say they prefer to be in the office less than once a week—but not to be fully remote. Fourteen percent want to work from the office one day per week, 17 percent twice per week, 20 percent three days per week, 11 percent four days per week, and 15 percent would prefer to be in the office full-time. Furthermore, 17 percent of respondents would prefer to work fully remotely. Their top reasons for this preference include better work-life balance, less commute time, saving money, and higher productivity.
Of survey respondents who are currently required to go in at least once a week, 33 percent have to be in the office two to three days a week, 24 percent three to four days a week, and 35 percent five days a week.
For most workers, there is a mismatch between how many days they want to work in the office and how many days they are currently required to.
From: BenefitsPRO