Happiness Is ... A Career Move

When switching jobs, the lure of a bigger pay packet for new recruits is not as powerful as many employers may think. And, in these days of talent and skills shortages, dangling the carrot of work-life balance may not work either when it comes to making new hires. Security and on-the-job stimulation are the major motivations for people making a career move, according to new research from the University of New South Wales. While some industries are more inclined to employee turnover, and big organisations have better chances of retaining their staff, there's also a gender divide. Blue-collar women workers are more likely to stay put than male counterparts or female professionals.