As workplace dissatisfaction drives employees to look for new opportunities, many are
Indeed recently released its first analysis of job-sector switching in a report that delves into the behavior of the job seekers, particularly those using Indeed to
"What we've seen coming out of the pandemic is people quitting their jobs at a higher rate than they had before the pandemic," says Cory Stahle, an economist at the Indeed Hiring Lab. "And when they quit, they aren't necessarily quitting and staying home — they're quitting to go and find jobs in other areas."
Indeed analyzed user behavior between June of 2022 and June of 2023. Existing data on job seeker-reported occupations, linked with the clicks on job postings, revealed how often employees are exploring opportunities outside their current field.
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Nursing topped the list: Nearly half of users clicking on available job postings were not currently nurses. (Indeed did, however, find that despite high interest in nursing, it has actually dropped 6% from 2022, likely in response to the post-pandemic strain on the healthcare sector.) Software development was the second
The report also found higher pay, better work-life balance, workplace dissatisfaction and health concerns as top motivators for employees looking to move to new careers, especially more lucrative and flexible options such as accounting and HR services.
"From the employer's perspective, these statistics mean being aware of burnout and being aware of stress, and providing an environment where employees feel satisfied and feel happy," Stahle says. "Employers need to be aware of those things when it comes to attracting and retaining workers."
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