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Follow on Google News | Hays research shows low morale in public sector workersHays has revealed research showing many public sector workers are considering sacrificing their pension for a career in the private sector
By: PR Sending The preliminary findings of the Hays Career Outlook Survey (undertaken in Nov/Dec 2011) show that although those working in the public sector are fiercely defensive of their pensions, the pull of the private sector and its perceived higher job security is attractive to job seekers. Other early findings from the research show over three-quarters (84%) of public sector employers are concerned that they will struggle to keep skilled workers, and almost half (46%) say they will be unable to attract the skilled people needed for the twelve months ahead. 80% believe this will have an impact on the delivery of public services. Almost two-thirds (60%) of public sector workers said the public sector is a worse place to work compared to before the recession, compared to only 40% in the private sector. Over three-quarters (76%) of public sector employers believe the sector is more stressful now than it was a year ago. Andy Robling, Public Services Director at Hays, said: "These results indicate the potential dangers ahead for the public sector if something is not done to address poor morale and the perceptions some workers have about what the two sectors offer in terms of career progression and job security. "The news that over half of workers in the public sector, who often choose work there to make a positive difference to society, would consider trading in their pension for a career in the private sector underlines how keen they are to move. Whilst conditions in the private sector are challenging too it is clearly one step ahead of the public sector in terms of attracting and motivating talent." Heading into the New Year, both sectors report difficult working conditions, with employers describing morale as ‘pressured’ Robling concluded: “In order to be in a position to tackle these important challenges in 2012, it’s vital that employers in both sectors take action now." - ends - About the survey The findings are based on an online survey of over 955 employers (577 public sector and 381 private sector from across the UK) and 1380 employees in both the public and private sectors (716 public sector and 669 private sector). About Hays Hays plc (the "Group") is a leading global professional recruiting group. The Group is the expert at recruiting qualified, professional and skilled people worldwide, being the market leader in the UK and Asia Pacific and one of the market leaders in Continental Europe and Latin America. The Group operates across the private and public sectors, dealing in permanent positions, contract roles and temporary assignments. Specialist roles recruited for include construction jobs (http://www.hays.co.uk/ PR contact: Emma Price Hays Stockley House 130 Wilton Road London SW1V 1LQ 020 7259 8821 http://www.hays.co.uk/ End
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