a new mission for employers.
Our Workmonitor 2025 report shows that a new standard for the workplace is beginning to take shape — a place where success is defined not just by what we do, but also by why we do it, how we do it, and who we do it with. Talent expectations continue to evolve, shaped by economic uncertainty, technological advances, and shifts in the social landscape.
There is a clear mission here for employers. By recognizing the new standard — the why, with whom, and how — and by narrowing the gap between talent and employer expectations, organizations can gain trust and drive meaningful, talent-centric progress.
Există o misiune clară aici pentru angajatori. Prin recunoașterea noului standard — adică de ce, cu cine și cum — și prin reducerea discrepanțelor dintre așteptările talentelor și ale angajatorilor, organizațiile pot câștiga încredere și pot conduce un progres semnificativ, centrat pe talente.
explore this year's themes.
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motivated by personalization - why we do it
Work today is about more than just a paycheck. Talent from around the world is looking for jobs that align with their values, aspirations, and personal circumstances.
Almost a third of talent has quit a job because they disagreed with management's views, and a similar number have left due to a lack of personal development or progression opportunities.
For the first time in Workmonitor's 22-year history, work-life balance surpasses salary as the top motivator. Compensation is still important, but talent is more focused than ever on finding other ways to feel fulfilled. -
fostering a sense of community - who we do it with.
Finding a sense of belonging at work isn’t just something that talent craves. More than 8 in 10 say it also improves performance and well-being at work. Many are now searching for meaning and connection in their professional lives.
However, 63% of talents say they hide aspects of their personality at work (up from 55% last year), and 44% have quit a job due to a toxic work culture.
Also, while talent is clear about the value of workplace equity, 59% say their organizations are not doing enough in this regard. -
gaining opportunities through skilling - how we are doing it.
Technological advances, particularly in AI, are rapidly transforming the future of work. Talent is aware of this, with 44% saying they would not accept a job that did not offer opportunities to develop future-ready skills.
Although 64% believe that employers have improved support for skills development, workers are increasingly taking responsibility: 35% are willing to learn new skills on their own, but 39% still see reskilling as primarily the employer's responsibility.
There are still gaps between the willingness to receive training and those who receive it. Younger talent and managers benefit the most, but given the overall talent shortage, organizations need to ensure that skills development opportunities reach all talent.
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