More than one-half--51%, to be
exact--of biotech and pharma workers are looking to jump ship to a new company,
according to Randstad's Pharma Engagement Study. The study reveals that within
the next six months one-half (51%) of biotech/pharma workers are likely to seek
out a job in a different company or organization, as compared to 38 percent of
all employees polled. Furthermore, should they
receive an enticing job offer from another company, 66 percent of
biotech/pharma employees are likely to accept, compared to 44 percent of all
employees polled.
What Attracts Employees in the
First Place? As part of their workforce development strategies, biotech and
pharma companies must understand what potential employees value most. The
Randstad study reveals that job seekers find the following most important when
considering a position with a new company: