Canadians are split along generational lines on the best length of time to stay with an employer, a survey from Monster Canada found.
While 57 per cent of millennial respondents think it’s ideal to stay at an organization for six years or less, 51 per cent of baby boomers think it’s best to stay more than 10 years.
“The definition of employee loyalty clearly evolves throughout one’s career,” said Sheryl Boswell, director of marketing at Monster Canada, in a release. “For someone who has only been in the workforce for a few years, a decade can seem like a long time to commit to one employer, whereas someone nearing the end of their career might view 10 years as a far more suitable time.”
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Among millennial survey respondents, 75 per cent believe loyalty to their employer would help their career. On the other hand, 22 per cent of those aged 35-44 were most likely to think employer loyalty could hurt their career. Men (18 per cent) are more likely than women (14 per cent) to see loyalty as harmful.
“There are many reasons why loyalty in the workplace may not be important for all Canadians and they might hunt for jobs for a variety of reasons,” Boswell said. “Employees may be juggling more than one job to make ends meet, or perhaps the work culture just doesn’t put an emphasis on it.”
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