Over the six years that Achievers Workforce Institute has researched workforce trends and job-hunting motivators, career progression and flexibility have remained the top reasons for employees to search for a new job. This year’s Engagement and Retention report marks the first time that global workers say compensation is the number-one reason they will job hunt. Caitlin Nobes, lead workforce analyst at Achievers, explains that this makes sense in the context of ongoing inflation and cost-of-living crisis.

“Workers no longer have the luxury to prioritize flexibility and career over salary, as AWI finds that 71% of workers either struggle or must budget carefully to make ends meet,” Nobes says. “It’s more important than ever to understand and address employee economic challenges and concerns, so financial wellness will help improve overall employee well-being.” READ MORE