Anew survey conducted by Indeed India has significant findings: 71% of jobseekers in India prioritise work flexibility over salary, marking a shift in traditional aspirations.
The study, titled ‘The Job Search Process: A Look from the Inside Out’ throws light on various factors that now dominate the job landscape in India.
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Decoding job priorities, the survey puts work flexibility as the reigning factor for 71% of respondents. This includes the autonomy to work from home, tailor their work hours, and take ad hoc breaks.
Just 1% less, 70% jobseekers prefer different work modalities, including the hybrid and completely remote modes.
Job location ranks third (69%), followed closely by Compensation and employee benefits (67%).
HYBRID SET-UP IDEAL FOR MANY
The research displays a strong inclination of jobseekers (63%) towards a hybrid set-up, allowing them to juggle between home and office.
While bigger organisations seem proactive in offering such flexibility (51%), the smaller ones lag.
Sashi Kumar, Head of Sales, Indeed India, elucidated on the data, stating that understanding jobseekers’ needs is paramount for future corporate growth and collaboration.
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He pointsed out that clarity, job description transparency, and empathy can pave the way for attracting a diverse talent pool and retaining them.
NEED FOR CLEAR COMMUNICATION AND TRANSPARENCY
The survey highlights that jobseekers crave clarity and transparency throughout the job application and interview process.
Almost half of respondents expressed their desire to see a detailed salary range before applying to a position.
On the flipside, employers who share contact information tend to expedite their hiring process by six days.
BLUE COLLAR JOBSEEKERS’ ASPIRATIONS
The survey also provides comprehensive data on blue-collar workers, with fairness in compensation topping their preference list (82%).
Safe working conditions (73%) and measures to reduce stresses at work (49%) also figure prominently in their outlook for a job.
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The revelations from this research underscore how jobseekers’ preferences have evolved amidst the global economic shifts. The insights give corporate India a glimpse into what potential employees want — flexibility, clarity, and fair compensation.
