Half of workers looking for a new job

February 12th, 2025

Nearly half of UK workers are prioritising landing a new role this year

Research by recruitment specialist Pertemps showed that 47 per cent said a new role was a goal for 2025.

Meanwhile, 26 per cent said they wanted to get a better work/life balance, 19 per cent wanted to learn new skills and eight per cent said a promotion was their top target before the end of the year.

Tracy Evans, Director of HR and Quality at Pertemps, said: “We have just under half of people saying they want to move jobs this year. That is a significant number and maybe suggests that employers still have work to do on their offering for workers.

“We know money will likely remain the top motivator for most people, but it’s things like training and development, career advancement, work-life balance and benefits packages that come with the pay check that people need to make them feel settled and happy in the work.”

A recent report showed that flexible working and enhanced sick pay were the most desired benefits, with many willing to skip a pay rise to get them.

Pertemps has appeared in an annual UK list of best companies to work for the past 18 years.