- 64% of public sector workers think that cuts have driven people to leave the sector
- Over half of public sector workers (57%) think that the private sector is now more attractive than the public sector
- Over half of all jobseekers (61%) say the search for public sector jobs has taken longer than they anticipated
- Despite this, over half of jobseekers (55%) still think the public sector offers an appealing career with pay, pensions and generous benefits
Public sector workers fear their jobs are at risk and are turning to the private sector to find employment, according to a survey of over 3,000 jobseekers conducted by totaljobs.
The research revealed that 64% of employees from the public sector fear that their job is at risk as a result of public sector cuts. With the economic recovery continuing, over half (57%) of respondents say they believe that the private sector offers a more attractive alternative and three quarters (75%) are happy to be approached with job opportunities even when they are not actively looking for work.
Despite this, over half of all jobseekers (55%) still think that the public sector offers an appealing career. Generous pay, pensions and benefits, as well as increased flexible working opportunities …Read More
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