People now change jobs more times all through their careers than ever before.

In fact it’s actually the norm to switch jobs every few years, rather than mountaineering the hierarchy within the same company.

In the past job hopping was regarded as a negative thing, as it sparked concerns that the individual has trouble holding down a job, or struggles to commit to a role. However, these days it could in fact be beneficial to your career if you move from job to job, as it helps you to grow your skill-set in a number of different areas and environments.

Either way, it’s good news for HR so how can they go about attracting the best candidates out there we have highlights few points.

1) Attentiveness

• HR need to familiarise themselves with the reasons that people change jobs.
• Number one reason for leaving a company is the lack of encroachment opportunities.
• The top reason for taking a new job is that it is beneficial to their career path and prospect.
• 49% are hesitant to join a new company if they don’t have a good talent brand, as they would like to build an idea of …..What it would be like to work there first?

2) Contemplation

• Referrals are highly valuable to HR, as they can trust the judgement of people they know.
• They need to make the employer stand out from competitors, as most candidates will also be interviewing elsewhere.

3) Resolution

• HR needs to act quickly to recruit job hoppers.
• 44% will take less than a month between discovering a job and accepting the offer.
• Money isn’t the main motive among job changers; however 74% receive more money in the new role.

4) Withholding

• Once the new hire starts at the company, give them a reason to stay!
• 42% of employees who leave a job could have been convinced to stay.