Workers resolve to change jobs in 2003

Fifteen per cent of the working population want to change their job this
year.

A new survey by Pitman Training shows that the figure rises to 24 per cent
for those aged between 16 and 44.

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More than half of the 1,000 people questioned said they are not completely
satisfied with their current job. Common gripes include disappointing
prospects, pay and working environments, and a lack of training and
development.

James O’Brien, managing director of Pitman Training, said: "The cost to
businesses of both losing and replacing staff can be enormous, involving agency
fees, advertising and hours of administration time."