40% of workers want to quit job

40% of Irish workers are considering leaving their employer within the next 12 months, according to a survey.

Consultants Watson Wyatt said the main reason was a lack of career development and promotion prospects. It said another reason was a poor working relationship with their manager.

“This contrasts with the more politically correct reasons given by employees when they actually leave, such as job satisfaction, better pay and better opportunities,” said Raymond McKenna, head of total reward consulting at Watson Wyatt in Ireland.