The survey also revealed that less than half (46%) of all employees believe their employer provides adequate opportunities to learn new skills that will be beneficial to their careers. This lack of development opportunities is a driving force behind the high percentage of workers considering job changes.
While challenges remain, there are also positive signs. Job satisfaction has increased, with 60% of workers expressing at least moderate satisfaction, up from 56% in 2023. Additionally, financial stress has slightly eased, with 45% of workers having money left over each month, an increase from 38% last year. However, more than half (52%) still report experiencing some degree of financial stress.
“Taken together, these stats show how critical it is for companies to create ample opportunities for all employees to develop skills on the job and to ensure that leaders are providing guidance and mentoring about what kinds of skills employees need to build,” the report suggested. “It’s also important to create a culture of learning, where creating time for learning on the job is part of the organization’s DNA.”