"Everyone Carries a Resignation Letter in Their Heart"... 1 in 5 Workers Contemplate Job Change

[Asia Economy Reporter Ji Yeon-jin] A survey revealed that one in five workers worldwide is considering changing jobs within the next year.

On the 27th, global accounting firm PwC conducted and analyzed the 'Global Workforce Survey' in March, targeting 52,195 workers from 44 countries, including South Korea.

The most important factor workers considered when thinking about changing jobs was a high salary, while pursuing a sense of achievement (69%) and having a workplace that fits their personality well (66%) were also cited as important factors in choosing a job. 47% of respondents were also interested in flexible work arrangements.

Even among those not considering changing jobs, 35% planned to request a salary increase. In particular, 44% of workers in the advanced technology sector said they would ask for a raise. In contrast, the public sector showed the lowest rate at 25%.

There was a high preference for the 'hybrid work' style, which combines commuting and working from home, and these workers expected company policies to change accordingly. Among workers currently able to work remotely, 55% were found to be working in a hybrid manner.

There were also concerns. 35% of Generation Z were currently working full-time remotely, and some among them worried about losing career opportunities.

Workplace polarization caused by the technology gap was also observed. About one-third of respondents said there is a shortage of people with the skills and capabilities related to their work domestically. This ratio was high in Thailand (55%), India (54%), and Kuwait (47%), while it was low in South Korea (15%), Sweden (16%), and Hong Kong (18%).

It is analyzed that workers in jobs requiring professional training or those who believe their country's technological level is low are more likely to demand salary increases or promotions.

However, the likelihood of domestic workers demanding changes such as salary increases, promotions, or changes in work style from employers was lower than the global average. Only 18% responded that they would actively request a salary increase, showing a significant difference from the global average of 35%.

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