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Gazi Abbas Shahid
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Workmonitor 2025 survey: Private sector employees are quitting in droves, while around 52 percent of the workforce said they are ready to leave jobs that lack workplace flexibility, a recent survey has revealed. As per the ‘Workmonitor 2025’ survey, 60 percent employees expressed the possibility of quitting their jobs if the relationship with their manager was not good.
The survey reveals a significant shift in the priorities of the Indian workforce, with traditional reasons like good salary taking a backseat as younger employees prioritize other factors such as workplace flexibility, learning and development opportunities (L&D), inclusive workplace culture, and the importance of a healthy work-life balance.
As per Workmonitor 2025 survey, India’s young workforce prefer jobs that align with their personal values and life goals, while factors such as job security, mental health support and work-life balance are next on the list, with salary slipping to fourth place in terms of importance.
“The generation gap in the Indian workplace is narrowing and the data is clear. Flexibility is no longer a benefit but a baseline expectation of employees across all age groups. Organizations need to understand this change and adapt their strategies accordingly. Those who do not do so will lose top talent,” Vishwanath PS, MD and CEO of Randstad India, was quoted as saying in a report by the New Indian Express.
The Workmonitor 2025 survey further revealed that 69 percent of Indian employees prefer an inclusive culture at the workplace, while 67 percent said they would quit if the job did not present any learning and development opportunities. Employees also expressed marked interest in AI training with 43 percent employees describing it as the most important L&D opportunity.
This is almost double of the global figure of 23 percent.
Apart from the above mentioned factors, Indian workforce has become more conscious about flexible working hours, even higher than the global average, As per the survey, the phenomenon was witnessed among employees across all generations, with flexible work hours being a top priority for Gen G (62%) and millennials (66%).
Gen G employees also prioritize a health work-life balance, especially due to long commutes and work pressure in a digital-first job market. On the other hand, millennials want flexibility to balance work with childcare and household responsibilities, the survey revealed.
As per the Workmonitor 2025 survey, 70 percent employees do not want to work for an organization that does not align with their social and environmental values. Additionally, 58 percent have quit their jobs due to a toxic work environment, while 53 percent did so because they felt uncomfortable sharing personal views.
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