Randstad encourages disinterested workers to seek additional opportunities beyond their primary job function before jumping too quickly to hand in their notice.

If you first speak with your direct manager and HR, you may identify different responsibilities that align more closely with employees’ interests. This could mean a horizontal move to another team or an opportunity to support a new project – fundamentally, it’s providing the chance to experience something new while maintaining security in employment.

Balancing work and life commitments can become increasingly difficult later in life. Employers must be aware their employees face the intimidating prospect of securely maintaining a senior position while raising children, managing mortgages and dealing with relationship stress, as a few examples.

If finding a balance becomes an issue, employees should be able to have a discussion with their boss to find ways to tackle this challenge – this could mean more flexibility at work.

If your employer cannot be flexible or accommodating, it may be time to look for opportunities elsewhere.

To help job seekers, Randstad has identified some signs that may indicate it is time to move on:

how to tell if you need to change your job:

Constantly frustrated, stressed and feeling helpless? It’s time to get out of there
You lack motivation and interest in completing tasks – especially ones that you have done a million times before
Requested some additional tasks but knocked back? Time to assess how serious your employer is about you
Your employer does not encourage you to take additional courses or train you in new skills
No longer getting to work on time? Leaving work bang on 5.00 pm? You’re either exceptionally efficient at your job or you no longer care if you can fit everything in your day
Starting tasks but not finishing them is a sign you want to keep trying but are disillusioned about the outcome and reward for all your hard work
Your employer has created a culture where asking for time off is akin to being lazy
Concerns outside of work are impacting your performance but your employer is unwilling to help you address these issues

features to look out for in an employer:

Companies that tie your personal interest with their organisational goals
Quality training programs & individual development plans
Clear progression opportunities and career mapping
Job content that interests you – even if it requires a sideways move
Pleasant working atmosphere, good cultural fit and strong values
A business that has adopted the best technology to do your job
Good work-life balance and processes in place to protect it
Global/national career opportunities
Strong management team that is keen to upskill their staff

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