Almost half of City workers are actively seeking a change of job, new research reveals.

The survey, by recruiter Robert Half International (RHI), shows that 43% of City workers are actively looking for a new job, with the majority (52%) citing better career development potential as the main reason. Only 16% said they were seeking a new job in order to gain a pay increase.

The survey shows that finance workers in the West End are most likely (63%) to seek out better career development opportunities followed by 53% of City workers and 45% of workers from the Docklands.

Neil Owen, branch manager of RHI, said: “Training mentoring and leadership opportunities are important tools in keeping staff motivated, particularly when it comes to dealing with the younger generation. Employers want to feel like they make a difference and are appreciated by their superiors, otherwise they will look for career progression elsewhere.”