Job study 2019 / Ernst & YoungFear of job loss - especially in mechanical engineering
The German economic engine is stuttering and employees are increasingly worried about losing their jobs. According to the latest 'EY Job Study 2019', employees in the mechanical engineering sector in particular are very willing to change jobs. Many no longer consider their job to be secure.

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In the private sector, the proportion of those actively looking for a new employer is significantly higher than in the public sector and associations. In the automotive industry, as many as 7% are currently on the lookout. Employees in the mechanical engineering sector in particular are currently ready to jump ship: 21% are actively or occasionally looking for a new employer. The decisive factor for the high willingness to change ...
