Nearly half of UK workers are considering moving on, according to a report from Badenoch and Clark.

The report shows that 42% of respondents would be seeking pastures new in the new year, while 22% already feel more confident about their job prospects for 2010.

Around two thirds of employees in banking and financial services (63%) and sales, marketing and media (61%) said they were looking to change jobs in 2010.

Neil Wilson, managing director at Badenoch & Clark, says: “Wherever possible, employers should capitalise on the feelings of security and happiness amongst their workforce by looking to enhance the prospects of employees’ current roles. Retention strategies should top the agenda. Tactics such as maintaining strong employer brands, providing clear career paths and offering competitive benefits should be employed to persuade workers to remain for the long term.”