Since we are rushing toward another new year, I find it appropriate to reflect on the values and motivations of the Candidates and Clients of S. R. Clarke and why at this time of year so many professionals opt to consider their career options. As a company, we tend to work almost exclusively with employed Candidates. Consequently it is incumbent upon our counselors to go through an in-depth discovery process of why an employee will decide to leave an employer where they have been committed for several years.

I´ve recently had the opportunity to interview a very impressive Human Resource Consultant who has worked with multiple Fortune 500 Real Estate and Construction Companies over the past 15 years. The conversation kept rolling around to the same subject; why people change employment and leave seemingly stable careers.

The following list of reasons will probably no surprise to anyone reading this article, but is worth reviewing and considering in your end of year evaluations.

1. Don´t like their boss
2. Broken promises / commitments
3. Lack of appreciation
4. Lack of personal recognition
5. Lack of personal growth
6. Lack of ongoing training
7. Lack of personal challenge
8. Lack of respect
9. Lack of consideration 10. Geography / Travel Time
11. Lack of opportunity
12. Benefits
13. Lack of input or participation in decision making
14. Money

We will all agree that money plays some role in almost any decision to move, but the primary motivating factors are usually not financial, but emotional. Think about it!