In December 2015, 3.1 million workers left their jobs voluntarily, marking the highest level since 2006, while job openings reached 5.6 million. CFOs increased new hire salaries by an average of 10%, with starting pay for professional positions expected to rise by 4.1% in 2016, particularly in IT jobs. Additionally, 64% of workers indicated that the opportunity to learn new skills was a critical factor in their job decisions.

1. 5 Employment Stats
Every Hiring Manager
Needs to Know

2. 3.1 million workers left
their jobs voluntarily in
December 2015, the
highest level since 2006.
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics

3. There were 5.6 million job
openings in December
2015, the second-highest
level ever reported.
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics

4. 54% of CFOs increased a
new hire’s salary from what
the worker made before.
The average raise was 10%.
Source: Robert Half

5. Starting pay for professional
positions will increase 4.1%
on average in 2016. IT jobs
will see the largest gain, at
5.3%.
Source: Robert Half

6. 64% of workers said the
chance to learn new skills
was a critical factor in
deciding to take a new job.
Source: Robert Half

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