Now, a new survey has confirmed that employees aren’t going quietly into that good night, as a wide range of workers are planning on taking steps to improve their working lives, whether their employers are on board or not. As for why employees are planning on making a change, the survey showed that pay (71%) was a massive driver. However, other factors included job fulfillment (69%), personal authenticity (66%), and schedule flexibility (49%). This trend is far from new. With alleged “worker shortages” causing a wide range of supply chain issues, employees continue to state that they are willing to work as long as employers are equally willing to meet them in the middle when it comes to compensation and culture.
60% of employees said they would prefer to work mostly or completely from home.35% of employees are planning to ask their employer for a raise in the next 12 months.High pay (44%) is most important in attracting talent in the tech industry 79% employees report at least one positive consequence from talking about social or political issues at work.Employees believe that transparency on health and safety (65%), economic impact (60%), diversity and inclusion (55%), and environmental impact (53%) are important
Simply put, in addition to higher pay, fulfilling work, and flexible schedules, being a conscientious business owner could be a big difference maker in your ability to attract top talent. We can’t help you with high pay or ethical business practices, but if you need some help getting your business set up for remote work, we’ve put together guides on remote access software, VPNs, and other business resources that can help provide your team with more flexible options.
