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Investors in People job report finds Britain is unhappy at work

5th Feb 2015 - 10:25
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The annual Investors in People (IIP) job exodus report has found that employees that feel very happy in their current job compared to 2014 is down 4%.

The report finds that 57% of the 2000 UK staff polled are considering moving jobs in 2015, a 10% increase on 2014, representing a potential risk to employers looking to retain staff and an opportunity for those looking to recruit.

Business in London, Brighton and Bristol face the biggest staff exoduses with over 60% of staff in each respective area considering a move. The report presents mixed figures across the UK, with 43% of Manchester workers and almost 39% of Plymouth workers happy in their current roles.

Paul Devoy, head of Investors in People, said: “As the UK economy warms up staff are thinking about where their career is headed and are aware of the opportunities out there. This poll should be a stark wake up call to many businesses.”

Job satisfaction is proving more important than pay, as well as feeling valued at work by leadership teams also rated highly. Poor management is the main reason for unhappiness amongst staff, cited by 46% of employees.

The IIP accreditation is held by 15,000 business across the UK and overseas. Amongst those accredited in the hospitality industry is; Connect Catering, who hold a gold accreditation; and Lexington Catering also hold the gold standard.

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