It is no secret that higher education employees are unhappy with the industry. A recent CUPA-HR report noted that among 4,782 higher ed employees surveyed, 56.2% were at least somewhat likely to look for new employment opportunities in the next year, a rise in the number planning to leave compared to 2021’s survey.
Pay matters.
In fact, 86% of survey respondents reported that wanting an increase in pay was among their top three reasons for seeking new employment. These results suggest higher ed is at risk of experiencing significant employee turnover in the coming year.
