Employees want to know they matter to the company

More than a third of workers are searching actively or casually for a job, according to a new survey from Ceridian. Another 36% would consider a position if it presented itself and only 27% said they are not interested in a job outside their current company, according to the report, 2018 Pulse of Talent: Retention Throughout the Employee Lifecycle. Employees who feel they need to take on new challenges will search for opportunities outside of their current offices; 32% of respondents said they need to leave to move forward in their career. An overwhelming majority (86%) of employees said it is extremely important or important for employers to provide learning opportunities. Slightly more than half of respondents said they feel they make an impact on overall business goals. Only 5% said they don't think their contributions make any kind of difference, while the remaining 44% said they do not understand their impact or are unaware of business goals. Compensation topped respondents' reasons for leaving their last job. More than 35% of 18- to 34-year-olds ranked it as the top motivating factor to leave. Good benefits, pay and relationships with colleagues encouraged employees to stay at their current position, according to the survey.