52% of Hong Kong employees intend to switch jobs this year: survey

Here are their top 3 reasons.

According to the jobsDB Job Seeker Salary Report 2013 released Wednesday, 52% of Hong Kong workers plan to change jobs this year and on average they expect a 13% salary increase after job change. With reference to its findings in the past five years, the main reasons for career move are “Not satisfied with current salary/benefit”, “Slim advancement prospect” and “Discontent with company culture”.

Justin Yiu, General Manager of jobsDB Hong Kong, adds, “Employers should be aware that more people plan to change jobs after bonus payout. They might be able to find good job opportunities, especially for high-growth job positions.

To avoid staff turnover, management should communicate with their subordinates to understand their work condition and career goals and offer guidance as needed. This is a good way to show the company’s care to employees.”

The jobsDB Job Seeker Salary Report is based on an online survey conducted in March 2013, aiming to compare the changes in salaries and bonuses between 2012 and 2013, and to find out the latest job-changing situation among job seekers in Hong Kong.

A total of 2,960 Hong Kong employees participated in this survey.