Hello, 2016! The six most popular New Year's resolutions at work

This time of year, many people assume the motto, "New year, new job." Let's take a look at some other popular resolutions.

Hello, 2016! The six most popular New Year's resolutions at work
This time of year, many people assume the motto, "New year, new job."

In fact, a fifth (21%) of the 3,252 employees surveyed by CareerBuilder said their top resolution for 2016 is to leave their current job and find a new one. That's a 5% increase from last year, when 16% of employees said they'd like to move on.

Among younger workers, the number is even higher. About 30% of millennials - those between the ages of 18 and 34 - expect to have a new job by the end of 2016.

The CareerBuilder survey, conducted online by Harris Poll, found the top five New Year's resolutions among workers this year, aside from landing a new job. They are:

- Save more money.

More than a third (38%) of respondents plan to put more of their paycheck into savings this year.
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- Be less stressed.

About a quarter (28%) want to decrease their stress levels in 2016.

- Get a raise or promotion.

Another quarter (26%) would like to move a step up on the ladder over the next 12 months.
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- Eat healthier at work.

A fifth (19%) plan to consume less junk food at the office.
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- Learn something new.

About 17% resolve to take more courses, training, or seminars in 2016.

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