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TOP REASONS TO STAY % Job satisfaction 91

Job satisfaction 91

Good relationships with colleagues 90

Good relationship with manager 89

Good pay and conditions 89

Interesting and challenging work 89

Adequate resources 74

Training opportunities 73

Flexible working hours 69

TOP REASONS TO LEAVE %

Poor relationship with manager 90

Poor pay and conditions 88

Workload too high 82

Poor relationships with colleagues 79

Inadequate resources 76

Poor senior support and advice 75

Poor potential for promotion 71

Poor training opportunities 67

Source: DfES Individual Take-up of NVQs, Policy Studies Institute 2003.

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