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Work-life balance has superseded pay as the number one motivator for workers across the globe in Randstad’s annual report on the world of work. This despite many countries still being knee-deep in a cost of living crisis. It proves what many of us have known for a while. Work flexibility that allows for a better work-life balance is incredibly important to an ever-growing number of people. For some, it can literally mean the difference between being able to work and not. In a week where we’ve seen Trump repeal all government DEI programmes (among a host of other devastating orders) and two Lords publicly shoot down home working as “not proper work,” this has restored my faith in a world that I’m increasingly worried is going backwards in terms of progress. What we need now is for leadership to LISTEN. Flexibility is vital, both for a huge section of the population of workers and - as this report shows - for employers that want to continue to attract talent. Listen to what candidates and employees want and need or they will go knocking on the doors of other businesses that do. #WorkLifeBalance #FlexibleWorking #TalentAttraction #TalentRetention

🤔 Work-life balance? Super interesting to read about the results of the annual Randstad survey. It very much resonates with the many #coaching conversations I have had in the past years. ⚖️ Even in difficult financial situations, many workers will still ask for work-life balance, and flexibility that allows them to have more control on how they spend their #time. (Of course this is much more easier for office-based jobs, and in other types of jobs, which are often lower paid, it is more difficult to achieve). ⭐ The most important finding though is the need of workers to #belong, to be part of a #community - which can happen (or not) in any type of work. Some highlights: ✅ Almost half (45%) of respondents said they had campaigned for better conditions at #work, while almost a third (31%) reported having left a job because it did not offer enough flexible working. ✅ Even in a time of greater #flexibility and home #working, the vast majority (83%) of employees said they wanted their workplace to provide them with a sense of community. Workers are also not willing to remain loyal to their employer if they feel they do not belong in an organisation, and more than half (55%) said they would be prepared to quit for this reason, a substantial rise on a year earlier (37%). ✅ Compensation is still important but #talent today have multifaceted expectations. Read more in the article: https://lnkd.in/dir88CNz #WorkLifeBalance #FlexibleWorking #Belonging

The "salary first" era of work is officially over. For the first time in 22 years, work-life balance has overtaken pay as the top priority for workers globally, according to Randstad's latest workplace survey of 26,000 people across 35 countries. Some fascinating shifts: - 83% rank work-life balance as their primary motivator (tied with job security) - 31% have left roles due to lack of flexible working - Workplace flexibility is becoming normalised - 65% now have flexible hours (up 14% from last year) What's particularly interesting is the generational nuance. 87% of those closer to retirement rate pay as their top concern, whereas the pattern shifts for the younger workforce with 74% of Gen Z prioritising work-life balance over salary (68%). This is not to say salary is not important but the data points to a clear truth: the workplace revolution sparked by the pandemic wasn't temporary, it's reshaping our fundamental relationship with work. I'm curious to know how you are seeing this play out in your organisation. What changes have you made to accommodate new ways of working?

Work-life balance has overtaken salary as the top priority for employees globally, according to The Guardian https://lnkd.in/e2qXwTCR, which reports findings from Randstad’s annual survey of 26,000 workers across 35 countries. This marks a major shift in workplace expectations, largely driven by changes brought on by the Covid-19 pandemic. 𝗞𝗲𝘆 𝗳𝗶𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘀: ✔ 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸-𝗹𝗶𝗳𝗲 𝗯𝗮𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗶𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘁𝗼𝗽 𝗺𝗼𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗼𝗿 – 83% of employees ranked it as a key factor in choosing or staying in a job, ahead of pay (82%) and in line with job security (83%). ✔ 𝗚𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗱𝗶𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲𝘀 – Gen Z workers prioritise work-life balance (74%) more than pay (68%), while baby boomers place slightly more emphasis on salary (87%). ✔ 𝗙𝗹𝗲𝘅𝗶𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗶𝘀 𝗯𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗻𝗼𝗿𝗺 – The percentage of workers reporting flexibility in their working hours rose from 57% in 2024 to 65%, and location flexibility increased from 51% to 60%. ✔ 𝗔 𝘀𝗲𝗻𝘀𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘀 – 83% of employees want their workplace to provide belonging, and 55% would quit if they didn’t feel part of the organisation (up from 37% the previous year). 𝘋𝘰 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘢𝘨𝘳𝘦𝘦 𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘸𝘰𝘳𝘬-𝘭𝘪𝘧𝘦 𝘣𝘢𝘭𝘢𝘯𝘤𝘦 𝘪𝘴 𝘯𝘰𝘸 𝘮𝘰𝘳𝘦 𝘪𝘮𝘱𝘰𝘳𝘵𝘢𝘯𝘵 𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘯 𝘴𝘢𝘭𝘢𝘳𝘺? 𝘏𝘰𝘸 𝘩𝘢𝘴 𝘺𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘰𝘸𝘯 𝘱𝘦𝘳𝘴𝘱𝘦𝘤𝘵𝘪𝘷𝘦 𝘰𝘯 𝘸𝘰𝘳𝘬 𝘤𝘩𝘢𝘯𝘨𝘦𝘥 𝘪𝘯 𝘳𝘦𝘤𝘦𝘯𝘵 𝘺𝘦𝘢𝘳𝘴? #WorkLifeBalance #FutureOfWork #HRTrends  #WorkplaceCulture #CareerGrowth #Leadership #Inktech

Work-life balance overtakes pay as a top priority for workforce January 21, 2025 In a shift of workplace priorities, employees worldwide now rank work-life balance above compensation, according to the latest Randstad’s latest Workmonitor which surveyed over 26,000 workers in 35 markets across Europe, Asia Pacific and the Americas. This marks the first time in Workmonitor’s 22-year history that work-life balance surpasses pay as the leading motivator. The research also found that talent is taking action if their expectations are not met, as 45% say they have campaigned for better conditions at work. This is further shown by 44% reporting they have quit a job because they thought their workplace was toxic, an increase of over 33% compared to last year. Meanwhile, 31% have left a job because it didn’t provide enough flexible working. Younger workers are more likely to enjoy it as a benefit, with close to half (40%) of Gen Zs saying they’ve been given more flexibility in terms of location in the past six months compared to 17% of Baby Boomers. Randstad also found that 83% of talent also want their workplace to provide a sense of community. Over half (55%) are willing to quit if they feel they don’t belong, an increase from last year’s 37% global average. #working #jobs #career #labor #laborforce #work

Work-life balance more important than pay for employees worldwide. Randstad annual survey finds workers have ‘multifaceted expectations’ after changes cause by Covid pandemic; The Guardian by Joanna Partridge Work-life balance has soared in importance for workers around the world, becoming their top motivator and pushing pay into second place, according to an annual international survey of thousands of employees. It is the first time that finding or keeping a job that fits in with the rest of their lives has outranked salary in the 22-year history of the international recruitment company Randstad's annual review of the world of work, highlighting the corporate revolution caused by the coronavirus pandemic. Even in a time of greater flexibility and home working, the vast majority (83%) of employees said they wanted their workplace to provide them with a sense of community. Workers are also not willing to remain loyal to their employer if they feel they do not belong in an organisation, and more than half (55%) said they would be prepared to quit for this reason, a substantial rise on a year earlier (37%). read more below: The Guardian Joanna Partridge #flexibilityatwork #WFH #worklifeharmony #workinglife #futureofwork #employeeneeds #talentstrategy #employeebenefits #belonging #community #communityatwork #cultureatwork #creatinggoodculture https://lnkd.in/emZ6QJGD

A recent survey by Ranstad has revealed that work-life balance is at the top of priorities for workers around the world. 83% of workers ranked this as one of the most important factors - with pay being close behind at 82%. There has been an interesting shift post covid - with home working being normalised during the pandemic, workers have shifted their workplace needs. Joanna Partridge at the The Guardian talks about the generational differences as Gen Z workers are more likely to prioritise work-life balance over previous generations. What factors are most important to you in your current job or when looking for a new job? #worklifebalance #WFH #workplacewellbeing

🔍 New research from Randstad has found that Work-life balance is now more important than pay for employees worldwide An article in The Guardian reports that it is the first time that ‘finding or keeping a job that fits in with the rest of their lives’ has outranked ‘salary’ in the 22-year history of the international recruitment company Randstad’s annual review of the world of work. Work-life balance was the highest-ranking factor for staff for their current or future jobs for 83% of the 26,000 workers surveyed across 35 countries, in line with job security (83%), and slightly ahead of pay (82%). The research underscores the new baseline for the world of work, the Dutch company said, where workers demand more from their employers, even in the face of a challenging economic environment and technological changes. In a similar study back in 2022, as part of a research collaboration between Swinburne University of Technology and Deloitte, we found that pay remained important but Australian employees were also placing a higher value on their work-life balance and wellbeing. For a FREE copy of our ‘Making Fair Work FlexWork’ report, click on the link below 👇🏻 https://lnkd.in/ghACar4G ❓Do you agree, is work-life balance now more important factor than salary when looking for a job? As always, keen to hear your thoughts and opinions. 🙏🏻 WorkFLEX-Australia #worklifebalance #wlb #futureofwork Author: Joanna Partridge

The Guardian: "Work-life balance has soared in importance for workers around the world, becoming their top motivator and pushing pay into second place, according to an annual international survey of thousands of employees. It is the first time that finding or keeping a job that fits in with the rest of their lives has outranked salary in the 22-year history of the international recruitment company Randstad’s annual review of the world of work." #WorkLifeBalance #WorkLife #Priorities

ork-life balance more important than pay for employees worldwide. Randstad annual survey finds workers have ‘multifaceted expectations’ after changes cause by Covid pandemic; The Guardian by Joanna Partridge Work-life balance has soared in importance for workers around the world, becoming their top motivator and pushing pay into second place, according to an annual international survey of thousands of employees. It is the first time that finding or keeping a job that fits in with the rest of their lives has outranked salary in the 22-year history of the international recruitment company Randstad's annual review of the world of work, highlighting the corporate revolution caused by the coronavirus pandemic. Even in a time of greater flexibility and home working, the vast majority (83%) of employees said they wanted their workplace to provide them with a sense of community. Workers are also not willing to remain loyal to their employer if they feel they do not belong in an organisation, and more than half (55%) said they would be prepared to quit for this reason, a substantial rise on a year earlier (37%). read more below: The Guardian Joanna Partridge hashtag #flexibilityatwork hashtag #WFH hashtag #worklifeharmony hashtag #workinglife hashtag #futureofwork hashtag #employeeneeds hashtag #talentstrategy hashtag #employeebenefits hashtag #belonging hashtag #community hashtag #communityatwork hashtag #cultureatwork hashtag #creatinggoodculture