The study, which included more than 1,000 respondents, found that 45% of Americans plan to explore new job opportunities in 2022, and the top reason respondents listed was not gettingpaid enough.
However, nearly a quarter (22%) of respondents in the Credit Karma survey who were looking for a new job revealed that they were searching for better benefits as well.
“While companies are boosting salary budgets, bigger pay raises alone won’t be enough to help address their attraction and retention challenges," said Lesli Jennings, senior director of work and rewards at Willis Towers Watson.
Sign-on bonuses, equity, cash retention and recognition enhancements can be used to attract and retain employees, Jennings said. Plus, an emphasis on mental well-being, focus on diversity, equity and inclusion and learning opportunities can complement increased pay, Jennings says.
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Michelle Shen is a Money & Tech Digital Reporter for USA TODAY. You can reach her @michelle_shen10 on Twitter.
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