While nearly half (45 percent) of workers surveyed said their workload had increased significantly in the past year, nearly two-thirds (62 percent) said the pace of change at work had increased over the same year. time, according to the 'PwC' study. Global Workforce Hopes and Fears Survey 2024'.
More than a quarter (28 percent) said they are very or extremely likely to change employers in the next 12 months, a higher proportion than during the "Great Resignation" (19 percent) in 2022, the findings showed.
"Less than half (46 percent) strongly or moderately agree that their employer provides adequate opportunities to learn new skills," the report says.
This is particularly important for workers considering leaving, as two-thirds (67 percent) said opportunities to learn new skills are a key factor in any decision to change jobs.
More than 80 percent of workers who use generative AI daily expect their time at work to be more efficient in the next 12 months.
"As workers face greater uncertainty, increased workloads, and continue to face financial stress, they are prioritizing skills growth and adopting new and emerging technologies like GenAI to fuel their growth and accelerate their careers," said Carol Stubbings, Markets. Global and Legal and Tax Affairs. Services Leader (TLS), PwC UK.
The findings suggest that job satisfaction is no longer enough.
"Employers must ensure they invest in their employees and technology platforms to mitigate employee pressures and retain the brightest talent," Stubbings added.
Despite the pace of change, there are also signs of optimism and commitment at work.
About 60 percent of workers expressed at least moderate job satisfaction (up from 56 percent in 2023), while more than half (57 percent) of employees who consider fair pay important agree that Their work is well paid, the report mentions.
More than a quarter (28 percent) said they are very or extremely likely to change employers in the next 12 months, a higher proportion than during the "Great Resignation" (19 percent) in 2022, the findings showed.
"Less than half (46 percent) strongly or moderately agree that their employer provides adequate opportunities to learn new skills," the report says.
This is particularly important for workers considering leaving, as two-thirds (67 percent) said opportunities to learn new skills are a key factor in any decision to change jobs.
More than 80 percent of workers who use generative AI daily expect their time at work to be more efficient in the next 12 months.
"As workers face greater uncertainty, increased workloads, and continue to face financial stress, they are prioritizing skills growth and adopting new and emerging technologies like GenAI to fuel their growth and accelerate their careers," said Carol Stubbings, Markets. Global and Legal and Tax Affairs. Services Leader (TLS), PwC UK.
The findings suggest that job satisfaction is no longer enough.
"Employers must ensure they invest in their employees and technology platforms to mitigate employee pressures and retain the brightest talent," Stubbings added.
Despite the pace of change, there are also signs of optimism and commitment at work.
About 60 percent of workers expressed at least moderate job satisfaction (up from 56 percent in 2023), while more than half (57 percent) of employees who consider fair pay important agree that Their work is well paid, the report mentions.
