According to a New International Workplace Survey by Kelly Services, Around the Globe the Desire for Meaningful Work Triumphs Ov
25 Febbraio 2009 - 10:52PM
Marketwired
A desire for jobs that fulfill vital psychological needs of
employees is fueling a global shift in workplace dynamics, driven
by distinctive generational and geographic attitudes, according to
a new international workplace survey conducted from early November
2008 to mid-January 2009.
The survey, by global workforce solutions leader Kelly Services,
reveals a widespread desire for more meaningful roles in the
workplace. Approximately half (51 percent) of those surveyed are
prepared to accept a lower wage or a lesser role if their work
contributes to something 'more important or meaningful.'
The findings are part of the Kelly Global Workforce Index, which
sought the views of approximately 100,000 people in 34 countries
covering North America, Europe, and Asia Pacific.
Among more idealistic younger workers, comprising Generation Y
(aged 18-29), the willingness to make such a sacrifice is evident
across all countries but most pronounced in Asia Pacific. The
survey also highlights emerging career worries and planned job
exploration by Generation X (aged 30-47), as well as a sense of
disappointment and lost opportunity building amongst baby boomers
(aged 48-65).
Kelly Services Executive Vice President and COO, George Corona
says, "Our findings demonstrate important distinctions in how
people from different cultures and generations make their
employment decisions. One overriding trend is that people want
their jobs to provide a degree of emotional fulfillment, even if it
means sacrificing money and status to achieve it."
Overall, there are many who are prepared to quit their current
roles and look for more engaging jobs elsewhere. The survey clearly
shows the value of work in delivering non-monetary needs such as
pride and self confidence.
"These findings show that the modern employment market is
extremely dynamic and that achieving a high performing, productive
and stable workforce means managing a complex set of cultural and
geographic influences," Corona concludes.
About the Kelly Global Workforce Index
The Kelly Global Workforce Index is a survey revealing opinions
about work and the workplace from a generational viewpoint. Results
of the current findings from across Kelly's global operations in
North America, Europe, and Asia Pacific will be published
throughout 2009 in a series of six releases.
About Kelly Services
Kelly Services, Inc. (NASDAQ: KELYA) (NASDAQ: KELYB) is a world
leader in workforce management and human resources solutions
headquartered in Troy, Michigan, offering temporary staffing
services, outsourcing, vendor on-site and full-time placement to
clients on a global basis. Kelly provides employment to nearly
650,000 employees annually, with skills including office services,
accounting, engineering, information technology, law, science,
marketing, creative services, light industrial, education, and
health care. Revenue in 2008 was $5.5 billion. Visit
www.kellyservices.com.
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6494 6066 jaquilin_ang@kellyservices.com.sg Europe Tamara Achba
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North America Judith Clark Kelly Services (248) 244-5362
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