 
Cecily O'Connor
RedwoodAge.com
About one if four workers is planning to look for a new job, a career shift
driven by the recession and the need for better compensation, according to a
poll by a leading human resources company.
And, across generations, younger workers are more inclined to job hunt than
boomers, according to the survey by Robert
Half International.
For Generation Y, looking for a new job is the most common post-recession
career plan, while Gen Xers said they are more inclined to update their skills.
Most boomers plan to stay put at their companies, with a little less than a
quarter planning to pound the pavement when the economy starts to pick up.
The national unemployment rate stood at 9.5 percent as of June. And the
desire to bolt is likely the result of some wage rage. More than one-third of
employees said they felt they are not being fairly compensated for assuming a
greater workload during the recession.
"Many employees, particularly Gen Y professionals, are biding their time
in their current employment situations and plan to make a move when they feel
the economy is on firmer footing," said Brett Good, a district president
for the firm.
Long-term View
The message to employers is to outline career paths within their company for
strong performers, Good said. About 54 percent of boomers said they'll work past
traditional retirement age, compared to 46 percent of Gen X and 39 percent of
Gen Y.
"Compensation reviews also should be conducted to ensure that pay is
competitive," he added.
For all generations surveyed - a sample size that included 1,400
professionals - working for a stable company and having job security were two of
the most important work environment criteria, beating out short commute or
working for a socially responsible company.
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