Flexibility pips salary for Indian jobseekers : Survey

economictimes.indiatimes.com:

Seven in 10 jobseekers choose flexibility as the top parameter while on the job hunt, shows Indeed’s new survey 'The Job Search Process: A Look from the Inside Out', which aims to gain insights into the preferences, challenges, and aspirations of jobseekers amidst global economic shifts. The report sheds light on the essential aspects sought by jobseekers, highlighting the challenges they face in their job search. For 71% of Indian jobseekers, work flexibility takes the top spot as a crucial parameter.

This includes the ability to work from home, set their own hours, and take breaks as needed. Following closely, 70% of Indian jobseekers consider work modes, such as hybrid or remote work arrangements. Approximately 69% of Indian jobseekers factor in the proximity of the job location to their office space.

This includes the distance between the job and the jobseeker's home or current workplace. Lastly, 67% of Indian jobseekers consider the compensation offered for the job. This includes the salary, benefits, health insurance, family leave policies and other learning and development programmes associated with the job.

The survey also revealed that most jobseekers (63%) prefer to work in a hybrid setting, where they can work from home some days and from the office on other days. Larger organisations are more likely to offer the desired flexibility, with 51% of employers stating that they do. «The needs of jobseekers hold immense power for growth, collaboration and will shape the future.