One in three office workers is considering moving jobs in the next year, driven by the demand for a better work-life balance, higher pay and flexible working hours, new research suggests.
A survey of 2,000 office workers by recruiters Robert Half indicated a current "war for talent" was encouraging people to believe they will receive job offers, especially in technical areas such as software development and cyber security.
Workers aged between 16 and 24 are most likely to job hop, to further their career or achieve a better work-life balance, said the report.
This age group also places greater importance on corporate culture than higher pay, highlighting the significance of a strong employer brand, said Robert Half.
Managing director Matt Weston said: "The UK is a nation of job hoppers with employees taking full advantage of the current war for talent to find their ideal role.
"We are seeing a number of employers surprised that their staff are finding opportunities elsewhere and some are resorting to counter-offers as a last ditch attempt to retain their employees.
"The skills that are driving demand are highly specialised and they are unlikely to attract top candidates without offering a competitive benefits package.
"Our research shows that this must include non-salary benefits such as flexible working and training and development opportunities.
"With the talent dilemma showing no signs of slowing down, companies need to act fast to secure their preferred candidates."
