The increased demand of contract talent and workers considering working for a past boss may be part of the reason why many Canadians are considering job searching in the first half of this year.

 

A survey by business consulting firm Robert Half indicates 29 percent of workers are thinking of quitting their jobs to pursue a full-time contracting career.

 

It adds returning to a previous employer may also be in the cards for some if given a salary equal to or higher than their current pay.

 

Spokesperson Mike Shektman says workers on the younger end of the spectrum were among those most likely to say they’re looking to make a career move this year.

 

“We found that the Gen Z and Millennials were the largest cold war of folks that were motivated to make the move and that was actually at 56 percent. We also saw that employees who have been with their companies typically for 2 to 4 years actually were 61 percent of respondents as well. Finally, working parents are looking strong at 55 percent as individuals who may be motivated to make a move as well.”

 

Hear the full interview on Thompson Today this afternoon at 12:40 and 5:10.