An economic recovery in full swing. Record-setting highs in the stock market. Decreasing unemployment with millions of jobs available. That’s America in summer 2021, creating the perfect climate for workers.
According to research from Monster Worldwide, a Randstad company, 95% of workers are considering new opportunities. Most who say they are ready to quit and move on cite burnout (32%) and lack of career growth (29%) for reasons they are looking out.
What are they looking for instead? In a word: flexibility. That means remote work options, hybrid workplaces, and flexible hours and schedules. It’s not just white-collar employees either. Blue-collar employees want similar opportunities to work around their other priorities at home and school.
Mike Smith, global CEO of Randstad Sourceright, sums it up. “There is a clear move toward a more flexible approach to talent, while still maintaining key expertise and skills within the permanent workforce,” he says. “Striking such a balance is the key to a more agile workforce.”
Employers that can offer what today’s workers want will end up on top, especially those that listen to their current workforce and strive to retain top talent.
Read the full article in Inc. to learn more about the “great resignation” and why workers are optimistic about creating a better future for themselves. You can also get your exclusive copy of the Q2 issue of Talent Trends Quarterly, “The rise of the agile workforce,” for insights on building an agile workforce and more.
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