Employers had best be on their game in 2017, or they're liableto have trouble hanging on to good employees.

That's the advice from CareerBuilder, which found in its latestsurvey of employees that workers are planning all sorts of changesfor the New Year—some of which could involve a change inemployment.

In an economy that's better but not for everyone, people arestressed, financially strapped and even feeling trapped—allsituations that are ideal targets for resolutions and freshstarts.

In its annual survey of workers, conducted by Harris Poll,CareerBuilder found that employees are making resolutions about allsorts of things—many of which could cost an employer the time andtrouble to find and train a new employee if pay, benefits and perksaren't in line with what employees are after.

And the younger the employee, the greater that risk.

Money plays a big role in many of these resolutions—particularlyfor those squeezed by little to no retirement savings, student loandebt and elderly parents to care for—but it's by no means the onlymotivation. And if employers aren't going to find themselvescalling recruiters and agencies, they need to be aware of as manyof those motivations as possible.'

“Whether it's unemployed people trying to find their way back tothe workforce or those who are currently employed attempting anupgrade to greener pastures, a new year makes many people set theirsights on job hunting,” Rosemary Haefner, chief human resourcesofficer for CareerBuilder, said in a statement.

Haefner added, “To keep your top workers, you need to keep apulse on what they're seeking. For example, poll your employeesfrom time to time to learn more about their goals and motivationsand how they want to be treated.”

And don't think that just because they have a job they aren'tlooking. Among respondents, 35% of workers said they're regularlysearching for new job opportunities, even though they're currentlyemployed. And that's up from last year's 34%.

While some employees are looking for perks that would tempt themeither to stay or to join a new company, others are focused onfactors that they believe are even more important than money. Lastyear job stability was at the top of the list for 65% ofrespondents; that was followed by affordable benefits, at 59%;location, 56%; a good boss, 51%; and a good work culture, 46%.

Here are the top 10 resolutions employees are making for 2017that employers should consider.

10. Daily catered lunches.

Okay, so this one's not likely for most companies to consider,nor is it very high on the “resolutions” list.

But considering that 22% of employees said this, maybe it's timeto consider whether the company cafeteria might be ready for arevamp—or whether there might be something else the employer can doto improve the food situation—particularly since dietary concernsare a part of overall employee wellness.

9. Being able to wear jeans.

Another “resolution” that's probably more about a reasonable andrelaxed atmosphere than actually favoring denim, this was a perkthat would tempt 23% of respondents.

How buttoned-up is your company's culture, and is this somethingyou might want to change?

8. On-site fitness center.

Another facet of employee wellness that would be tempting to 27%of respondents, it might be an indication that employers need topay more attention to the potential attraction of gym memberships,if not actual on-site facilities.

7. Half-day Fridays.

This is a big attraction for 40% of respondents, but perhapsthey could be tempted by flexible hours or the option to work fromhome.

6. Learning something new (courses, training,seminars).

Last year, learning was just a big deal for 17% ofrespondents—but as an actual resolution, this year it was importantfor 26% this year.

Companies that fail to provide chances for growth via educationopportunities will likely find themselves looking for new employeesto replace those who had bigger ambitions than the companies couldmeet.

5. Eat healthier at work.

While this could tie in with the perk in number 10, it's aworthy goal—and a resolution employers should support, sincehealthier employees are more productive and happier.

Especially since it's more important this year (to 28% ofrespondents) than it was last year (to just 19%).

4. Get a raise or promotion.

If people aren't actually seeking a new job, the next best thingis a raise or a promotion that will help them financially orrecognize their level of accomplishment.

It's more important to people this year than it was last year,too; in 2015 just 26% were resolved to advance themselves eitherfinancially or in position, while this year 30% are aiming for astep up in the next year.

3. Be less stressed.

In 2015, 28% of respondents said they were resolved to be lessstressed in 2016; this year, that's climbed to 38% of employeesshooting for less stress in 2017. But in 2014, 34% wanted tode-stress.

The numbers are going the wrong way (or the right way, dependingon how one looks at it); either people are more stressed now thanthey were last year or they've come to a breaking point and areresolved to do something about it.

Perhaps a greater emphasis on wellness programs—financial andotherwise—might be a wise consideration for employers as theyreview benefits packages.

2. Save more pay.

The number of people determined to hold onto more of their payis considerably greater this year than last—49% want to hang on tomore money in 2017, compared with just 38% last year who hadintended to do so during 2016.

Ironically, that 38% last year had actually fallen from the yearbefore, when 42% of workers had resolved to save more of their payin 2015.

With this resolution rising higher for so many, it makes sensethat many people would be looking for a new job, since it's easierto save more if one makes more. And with so many people trying tosave for retirement but just not able to squeeze enough out of theweekly paycheck to do so, it's logical that they'd start lookingelsewhere for a salary that will let them have some wiggleroom.

In fact, a new survey from WorkSphere found that 56% citedhigher pay as their chief motivation to move.

1. Find a new job.

Twenty-two percent of employees are resolved to find a new jobin 2017, according to CareerBuilder's survey. While that's similarto last year's results (21 percent), younger workers are even moredetermined, with 35% of those aged 18–34 determined to look forgreener pastures. And that's up from just 30% last year.

Whatever it is that employers are doing, they might want toconsider some changes—because that WorkSphere survey is even morealarming: 62% plan on making some type of career change in the next12 months, either with a new employer or their current one. (Thatincludes new career paths at their present workplace, training in anew skill or a boost in performance.)

Oh, and then there's that pay thing…