09 March 2016 For more information see
www.randstad.com.
Technology is increasingly impacting and changing the way we
work, point out 81% of the respondents in the latest Randstad
Workmonitor survey. Globally, 69% of the employees feel they need more
training to keep up with technological developments and make them work
to their advantage.
With technology having an increasing impact on the way we live, work,
and play, this raises the question of how and where to connect to
people in real life, in person, face-to-face. At Randstad, we try to
discover and learn what is out there in terms of HR technology solutions
and what these technologies mean for the way we work. But there is more
to technological developments than investing in solutions and tools.
What all our innovations have in common is that they combine
technology with our human touch. Outside work, 53% of the employees in
the Randstad Workmonitor survey feel that the use of technology makes
them feel less connected to people in the real world. Almost half of the
respondents (47%) say technology makes them feel less connected to
their co-workers and leads to fewer personal interactions among
colleagues (46% agree). A high percentage of 89% state they feel a
face-to-face meeting is the best way to interact with someone. These
insights are helpful when introducing new tech solutions to your
employees, and helping them to understand how to balance tech and touch
in the workplace.
Quarterly recurring items
Mobility Index stable at 109
The number of employees who expect to find another job within
the next 6 months remained stable at 109 in the last quarter, which
still results in a steady index since 2012. Looking more in-depth,
mobility has increased in some countries, compared to the last quarter,
like Turkey (+5), Canada, Australia, and Greece (all +4). According to
Steve Shepherd, employment market analyst and director social and public
affairs in Asia Pacific, Australia saw a much higher than expected jobs
growth in the economy in October and November with even December’s
results exceeding economic forecast. So it is likely that this has
created expectations around an improving economy and jobs market making
people more open to the prospect of a move. In addition, it is also the
end of the summer holiday period and a time when many people reflect on
their careers and the year ahead after some extended annual leave.
Mobility has decreased in Portugal (-5), and in the US and Germany (both -4).
Actual job change a bit up to 23%
23% of the employees actually changed jobs in the last six
months; a bit higher than last quarter (22%). The actual job change
increased in Portugal, India and Hungary. In Belgium, Brazil, Denmark,
Japan, New Zealand, Norway, Singapore, Switzerland and the US, the
actual job change decreased. Similar to last quarter, Luxembourg has the
lowest job change (3%).
Appetite to change jobs
The appetite to change jobs increased in Malaysia and New
Zealand while India shows the highest appetite to change jobs. In
Australia, Denmark, Germany, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Singapore,
Switzerland, Turkey and the US the appetite to change jobs has
decreased. Although in Luxembourg the appetite to change jobs has
increased compared to last quarter, it is still the lowest.
Job satisfaction: highest in India, Mexico, Austria and Norway
In India, Mexico, Austria, Norway, and Denmark, more than 80%
of the employees are ‘very satisfied’ or ‘satisfied’ with their current
employer. In Italy, Hungary, China, Japan, and Hong Kong, the percentage
of employees that are ‘dissatisfied’ or ‘very dissatisfied’ lies
between 12% and 17%.
Country data are available in the Global Graphs & Slides
at
www.randstad.com/press/research-reports/
The Randstad Workmonitor
The Randstad Workmonitor was launched in the Netherlands in
2003, then in Germany, and now covers 34 countries around the world. The
last country to join was Portugal in 2014. The study encompasses
Europe, Asia Pacific and the Americas. The Randstad Workmonitor is
published 4 times a year, making both local and global trends in
mobility visible over time.
The Workmonitor’s Mobility Index, which tracks employee confidence
and captures the likelihood of an employee changing jobs within the next
6 months, provides a comprehensive understanding of sentiments and
trends in the job market. Besides mobility, the survey addresses
employee satisfaction and personal motivation as well as a rotating set
of themed questions.
The study is conducted online among employees aged 18-65, working a
minimum of 24 hours a week in a paid job (not self-employed). Minimum
sample size is 400 interviews per country. The Survey Sampling
International (SSI) panel is used for sampling purposes. The first wave
of 2016 was conducted from January 13-29, 2016.
About Randstad
Randstad specializes in solutions in the field of flexible work
and human resources services. Our services range from regular temporary
staffing and permanent placements to inhouse, professionals, search
& selection, and HR Solutions. The Randstad Group is one of the
leading HR services providers in the world, with top-three positions in
Argentina, Belgium & Luxembourg, Canada, Chile, France, Germany,
Greece, India, Mexico, the Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Spain,
Switzerland, the UK, and the United States as well as major positions in
Australia and Japan. In 2015, Randstad had approximately 29,750
corporate employees and around 4,473 branches and inhouse locations in
39 countries around the world. Randstad generated revenue of € 19.2
billion in 2015. Randstad was founded in 1960 and is headquartered in
Diemen, the Netherlands. Randstad Holding nv is listed on the NYSE
Euronext Amsterdam, where options for stocks in Randstad are also
traded. For more information see
www.randstad.com.
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