In the face of economic uncertainty, American workers say they appreciate job security in the ability to work remotely, and appreciate the flexibility of working hours and the position on a higher salary, according to a study by Randstad Usa.
The results come from the “WorkMonitor Pulse” poll, which is based in Atlanta, which focused on the preferences of the workplace and barters. The company said that the results highlight the change of workforce preferences, which will be valuable for employers to understand them while moving to attract talents and keep them in the current market.
On the first point, more than two-thirds (70 %) of the respondents said that they prefer the largest “ability”-the ability to maintain a skilled, relevant and safe-more than the ability to work away, and 63 % of the respondents say they are unlikely to leave their jobs if they are asked to enter the workplace for three days or more per week. However, if they are asked to return to the office full time, the workers will have higher expectations-in exchange, 63 % of workers expect greater flexibility with working hours, and an equal number (62 %) expects annual leave and higher salary.
The value placed on employment is slightly different by industry. Health care workers (81 %) cited the highest preferences for employment on remote work, followed by manufacturing workers (75 %), financial services (70 %), transportation and logistical services (65 %).
On the second point, the results showed that more than half (62 %) of talent prefer to control their working hours more than a higher salary. The survey also indicated that workers are away from high pressure sites, as nearly two -thirds of (61 %) of the respondents prefer less pressure on higher salaries, and a half (41 %), saying that they have already made wage cuts over low stress functions.
Flexibility preferences, however, look different across industries. According to the sector, workers in manufacturing (71 %), transportation and logistics (71 %) prefer flexibility during their working hours instead of controlling their work site, compared to half of the financial services (54 %) and health care workers (52 %). These results confirm that for industries where work is not a choice – such as manufacturing, transportation and logistical services – flexibility is still investigating, mainly through adaptable scope.
“In the unconfirmed economic environment today, it is not surprising that employment is a top priority for workers. But what really highlights the Workmonitor Randstad survey is the increasing focus on flexibility, luxury and border. These factors have become the same embarrassment, if not more, for employers who look forward to attracting talents and keeping them.” Mark Etienne Julian, CEO of North America, said. “Organizations that recognize and adapt to these advanced differentials will not only attract stronger talent, but will also build a kind of confidence and loyalty that drive long -term performance.”
The data contained in the global edition of the study covered 5,250 of the respondents in seven markets and across 17 sectors, while the American edition exclusively focuses on visions and trends of responses to more than 750 American workers.
