London’s property bosses have the strongest intentions to employ new staff since before the financial crisis.
And, as confidence in the industry grows, an increasing number of workers are entertaining thoughts of changing employers.
The findings were revealed in an EG special report into the UK’s property employment trends, released this week.
The report said 37% of staff feel the market is steady enough for them to change jobs over the next 12 months – a rise of 3% on the previous 12 months.
In 2011, before news of the double-dip recession set back recovery efforts, 40% of property workers had planned to leave their current job over the next 12 months.
Of those planning moves this year, three quarters will be hunting for a better salary, 65% for career progression; 60% to diversify their experience and 51% for a better benefits package. Job security dropped from 56% in 2012 to 49% as a reason to move jobs.
The report also reveals the recruiting habits of agents, including that at least half of their new hires come from direct sourcing thanks to the rise of social media.
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