The Mass Exodus Has Begun

Many people (myself included) predicted a mass exodus of workers from their jobs when the economy picked up.  According to a recent survey conducted by Robert Half International and OfficeTeam, a staffing service specializing in the placement of administrative professionals, it’s already happening.

According to Robert Hosking, executive director of OfficeTeam, the top reasons employees are quitting their jobs this year include:

• Many professionals hunkered down during the recent recession and felt like they were lucky to just have a job. Now, they feel more confident that companies are hiring again and they can find a better opportunity.
• Not getting along with the boss is a major reason employees leave.  A poor relationship with your manager can really take a toll on morale and prevent you from moving up in the firm.
• Many professionals leave for new opportunities with better pay, benefits or job titles.
• Lack of challenge on the job is another common reason people quit.  Nobody likes to be bored.

For more survey results, check out the full post on the Fast Track blog.