This info graphic about the mood of the global labor market is summarizing the major trends of the latest Kelly Global Workforce Index research.

1. THE MO O D O F TH E GLOBAL LA BOR MA RKET
THE COST O F A DEPARTI NG WOR KER
DRIVERS O F CH AN GE
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Only 31% of workers are committed to their current
employer, a sharp decline from 2012 (43%).
COMMITMENT
Only 29% say they feel loyal to their employers, largely steady from 2011.
LOYALTY
Experts estimate that a departing worker can cost between 30%–150%
of a worker’s annual compensation package to replace them.
The cost is even greater when factoring the intangible components
such as lost knowledge and disruption to co-workers and customers.
While financial benefits top the list, employers would
be mistaken to focus only on salary/compensation.
The most attractive companies offer more than competitive pay
and benefits. They offer opportunities for skill development
and a clear pathway for career advancement.
(Excluding salary and financial incentives)
Only 35% believe they have the opportunity to advance
their career with their current employer.
OPPORTUNITY TO DEVELOP NEW SKILLS
Only 38% say their employers contribute to their sense
of meaning, a sharp drop from 2012 (47%).
SENSE OF MEANING
TO STAY OR LEAVE?
Nearly half (47%) of contented workers devote time to scanning
the job market looking for better job opportunities.
More than half (60%) intend to look for a new job
with another company within the next year.
30%
critical factors that
contribute to a worker
considering leaving their job
critical factors that contribute
to a worker choosing
one job over another
150%
60%
Salary and
financial benefits
41%
Lack of
opportunity for
advancement
33%
Staff
morale
36%
Work–life
balance
26%
Stress
28%
Current
management
64%
Work–life
balance
58%
Training or
development
programs
28%
More
meaningful
work
MORE THAN M O N EY AN D PR OMOTION
THE IDEAL W O RK EN V IRONMENT
GLOBALLY, WORKERS ARE WILLING TO GIVE UP
HIGHER PAY AND CAREER ADVANCEMENT FOR:
57%
Opportunity to
learn new skills
57%
Highly collaborative
environment
52%
Improved
work–life balance
54%
Flexible work
arrangements
36%
Flexible work
schedule
44%
Exposure to the
latest technologies
and top-notch
equipment
29%
Opportunity to
perform socially
conscious work
39%
Culture of
innovation and
creativity
4ideal features that workers
want incorporated
into their work life
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62%
Opportunity of
advancement
THE ANNUAL KELLY GLOBAL WORKFORCE INDEX™