Workplace Wellbeing: Work it out before switching jobs 

The pandemic led to a big shift in people's attitudes to work,  and for some it was the catalyst to look for a new position or to strike out on their own. But experts warn it's best not to jump until you've considered all your options

Research by the WorkFutures Lab at the Kemmy Business School at University of Limerick found up to 45% of employees considering resigning from their current roles in 2021 — a huge increase from the pre-pandemic figure of 21%

ALAN McMahon from Dungarvan in Co Waterford may be only 26, but he’s already embarked on the second chapter of his career. Four years ago, he started working as a business consultant for EY Ireland: “I was living in Dublin and working in a field I’d always wanted to work in. I thought I’d be there for a long time.”

Then came the pandemic.