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Job Hoppers: An Employers Asset?

Recruiting for each successive generation always requires a different approach if the employer is to successfully attract and retain. And while workplace loyalty can no longer be defined as “a time duration”, it is viewed by the younger generations as more about personal development as well as the appeal of a company brand. In order to gain a better understanding of how often professionals switch employers over the course of their career, Beyond.com, Inc., a network of online niche career communities, polled business professionals throughout its network of more than 15,000 geographic and industry-specific sites. Of those who were asked how many different companies they had worked for within the past five years, 42% cite working for two or three companies; 37% claim they worked for just one company; and 12% stated that they worked for four or five companies; and that 9% had worked for more than five companies. “The success and popularity of online job boards has changed the world of job searching, with thousands of job opportunities available online, both active and passive job seekers are quickly made aware of new job openings,” says CEO, Rich Milgram. “The endless job possibilities can be alluring to job seekers, and many are choosing to change jobs throughout their career.” Although many employers are beginning to embrace the idea of hiring employees who have held a number of jobs throughout the course of their career, professionals should be sure to position themselves as an asset to future employers by proving how their work experience and industry knowledge will bring value to the company.