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Yahoo
17 hours ago
- Business
- Yahoo
This week in 5 numbers: Nearly 2 in 3 workers plan to seek a second job
This story was originally published on HR Dive. To receive daily news and insights, subscribe to our free daily HR Dive newsletter. The majority of U.S. employers plan to change their benefits strategy in the next three years, and most say rising costs are behind the shift. Here's a look at those numbers and some of the others making headlines in the HR world. By the numbers 4 The number of years that passed before a former employee of financial advisor Dave Ramsey's company, The Lampo Group, was told she could proceed with religious discrimination claims against the firm, according to a U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Tennessee ruling. The case previously was dismissed by a federal judge. 5.7 The number of percentage points overall workers' job satisfaction increased — the greatest single-year gain recorded — in 2025, according to a report from The Conference Board. 46% The percentage of employees who say their boss only somewhat or rarely understands what they contribute, according to a report from The Predictive Index. 64% The percentage of workers who say they're likely to get a second job or start a side hustle in the next year to prop up their income, per a report from the American Staffing Association and The Harris Poll. 90% The percentage of U.S. employers surveyed who cited rising benefit costs as the top issue influencing their benefit strategies in 2025, according to a WTW report.
Yahoo
2 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Job satisfaction reaches record high — but not for younger workers, survey finds
This story was originally published on HR Dive. To receive daily news and insights, subscribe to our free daily HR Dive newsletter. The job satisfaction gap between younger and older workers continues to widen, with a 15-point difference emerging in 2025, according to a June 11 report from The Conference Board. While 72.4% of workers ages 55 and older report job satisfaction, only 57.4% of workers under age 25 say the same. Although overall worker satisfaction jumped a record 5.7 percentage points, those under 25 experienced a decline — the only group to do so. 'This year's results reveal a widening generational divide in how happy workers are in their jobs,' said Allan Schweyer, principal researcher of human capital at The Conference Board. 'While mid- and later-career workers are reaping the benefits of improved leadership, manageable workloads and meaningful work, younger workers are still searching for the right culture fit. This highlights a need for more personalized strategies to engage early-career talent.' In a survey of 1,700 U.S. workers, job satisfaction experienced the largest single-year jump since the survey began in 1987 and has reached the highest point since then. Workers reported higher satisfaction across 26 of 27 areas, with declines only seen in the quality of equipment available. Notably, worker sentiment increased across five engagement areas: intent to stay, level of effort, sense of belonging, engagement and mental health. Worker morale could be increasing due to low unemployment and stable compensation growth, The Conference Board said. In addition, satisfaction appears to be rising due to hybrid flexibility, clear performance feedback and transparent career paths. For the first time in seven years, women surpassed men in overall job satisfaction. At the same time, women trailed men in 21 of 27 job satisfaction metrics, especially ones related to compensation, such as pay, bonuses and retirement benefits. The top drivers of satisfaction were 'intrinsic and culture-driven,' including interest in work, quality of leadership, workplace culture, workload and supervisor relationships, the report found. In contrast, satisfaction with compensation — such as wages, bonuses and traditional benefits — had a lower influence on overall satisfaction. While job turnover slowed in 2024, satisfaction among recent job switchers was slightly higher than those who stayed in their jobs, the report found. Workers who moved into new roles cited culture and growth opportunities, rather than compensation, as their main reasons for switching roles. Although some groups have reported higher satisfaction at work in 2025, LGBTQ+ workers have reported more discrimination and less happiness at work, according to a report from WorkL and the Center for American Progress. Overall, these workers have experienced declines in their feelings of empowerment, pride in their work, job satisfaction and worker well-being. In addition, employee feelings of respect at work have dropped to a record low, according to a Gallup survey. Managers can build respect, engagement and well-being by communicating with team members frequently and meaningfully, Gallup said. Regardless of employee satisfaction, paid time off reduces job hopping for all employees, according to research from Florida Atlanta University and Cleveland State University. Voluntary turnover dropped by 35% among those offered PTO. Recommended Reading Monster: Two-thirds of workers would quit if forced to return to the office five days a week
Independent Singapore
10-06-2025
- General
- Independent Singapore
‘Is this really it for the next 30 years?' — Burnt-out Singaporean employee questions 'meaningless' corporate life
SINGAPORE: Noting that there have been many recent posts on Reddit where many say they want to quit their jobs, one user on the platform shared their experience and perspectives, saying that while they've only been working for around five years, they are feeling 'immense' exhaustion and burnout. ' Sunday blues is an everyday feeling for me,' wrote u /Main-Switch9765 in a post on r/askSingapore on Tuesday morning (June 10). ' The little joy of the weekends gets instantly extinguished once I look past it and see that it may very well be another 20-30 years of being trapped in a cycle like this. The futility of it all frightens me. I'm afraid that this is all my life will amount to at the end of it. I cannot imagine living feeling like this perpetually for the next 30 years of my life,' they wrote, adding, 'I don't feel any joy or meaning at work at all.' They described their work as a 'typical corporate office job,' which they find 'meaningless.' Moreover, they don't enjoy any part of their work processes and have no desire to be part of the rat race, as a 'decent paycheck' is enough to satisfy them. The post author has endeavored to shift their mindset to help them cope, including thinking 'work is just work' or 'work to support doing the things that you enjoy,' but added that 'none of it works as it all circles back to my fear that it's a never-ending marathon that I do not see the light at the end of the tunnel of.' They also underlined that they have a full life outside work, with friends, family, and hobbies, and a cat that is their 'pride and joy' whom they share with their partner. But with life taking up so much of their time, the moments they have to enjoy these things feel too short. 'I work long hours and reach home late,' they added. While u /Main-Switch9765 is aware that they should find work that they actually enjoy, they wrote that they haven't yet found the 'passion' that they want to commit to, and they're afraid that if they do so, they'll end up just getting burned out again. 'But perhaps I am too deeply entrenched in this way of living that I am unable to see beyond alternative ways of life. I'm not sure if I managed to express my sentiments accurately, but I'm not here complaining, yet I'm not willing to do anything about it. My greatest fear is that there is nothing that can be done and this is what all there is to the average adult life in Singapore,' they wrote, asking commenters to share their 'honest opinions.' Judging from the upvotes and comments on the post, many workers in Singapore feel the same way. 'I feel you. The way you described the 'dread that never quite goes away' hits hard. The scary part is not even the work itself, it's the realisation that that might just be it for the next 30 years,' one wrote. Others offered advice, such as finding another job with a better working environment. One wrote that at the end of the day, workers need to prioritise their well-being. Making sure one's needs are met is something each person needs to do, as this is something no boss will do for their employees. The commenter encouraged the post author to disconnect after work and go slow in their career progression. 'Your career is a marathon for 40 years. Not a sprint… You need to find a pace where you can sustain. Don't burn yourself on both ends of the candle and burn out. Focus on your own goals and targets that you know you're able to sustain in this marathon. You don't need every promotion or every pay increment or maximum bonuses to be happy,' they advised. /TISG Read also: Man who applied for 'countless roles' is feeling job search burnout, asks if he should take a break
Daily Mail
08-06-2025
- Business
- Daily Mail
There are simple tricks to FORCE your boss to give you a raise... but you have to be willing to make a big sacrifice, KEVIN O'LEARY reveals
Dear Kevin, I'm in my mid-thirties; I've been working at the same events firm of a hundred employees for the last three and a half years and I'm fed up.
Fast Company
30-05-2025
- Business
- Fast Company
How to move forward when you don't know your next career step
Some days, the idea of going to work can feel like a heavy weight you have to carry. If you wake up yearning for something more, you're not alone. Many professionals reach a point where they question whether their career aligns with their values, passions, and goals. They ask themselves whether they're living the life they imagined, and if they're doing fulfilling work. It makes sense that we ask ourselves these questions at different stages of our lives. Your career goals at 40 shouldn't be the same as when you were 20. Something needs to change. As two executive coaches who help people discover their purpose and achieve success, we've noticed that this challenge is on the rise. The good news is, you can take steps to mitigate this feeling of purgatory when you're so comfortable doing what you are doing and craving a challenge. The problem: feeling stuck Take Susan, for example. Every morning, she had to peel herself out of bed to face a job she could do in her sleep. There was no challenge, no spark, and a growing sense of dissatisfaction. Susan had reached the top of what she could achieve in her organization. As a loyal employee who spent 18 years at the organization, she struggled to imagine leaving the company she had grown up with over the years. But deep down, she knew it was time to explore a new challenge. Susan's story isn't unique. A recent 2024 study revealed that nearly half of the workforce feels burned out or dissatisfied with their current job. The reasons vary, but the outcome is the same: a gnawing sense that there's something more for you out there. The solution: Ten steps to take action Moving forward when you don't know your next career step—but knowing that you want more and something needs to shift—can be a very uncomfortable crossroads. It can evoke feelings of overwhelm. That's why we've created a road map to help you navigate the uncertainty and move toward clarity and action. Step 1: Admit you're ready for change The first step is acknowledging that it's time to make a move. Susan's inflection point came when she admitted to herself that her current role no longer served her growth or happiness. Naming the problem is the first step toward solving it. Step 2: Find a guide Hire a career coach or find a mentor to help guide you through the process. They can provide clarity, accountability, and a structured path forward. A good coach can help you break down what feels overwhelming into actionable steps. Step 3: Tap into what energizes you Pay attention to the moments when time flies, and you're in a state of flow. What work energizes you? Keep a journal or use the notes app on your phone to track these moments. Over time, patterns will emerge, revealing what excites you most. Step 4: Do a passion audit Evaluate your passions and interests to identify what lights you up. Use tools like Ruth's Passion Audit framework to assess where you draw your motivation, excitement, and where you can best spend your energy. What kind of work makes you feel alive and fulfilled? The Passion Audit helps differentiate between work you're good at, enjoy, would give up, or would do for free. It offers clarity on what work you should keep and what responsibilities you should shed. Step 5: Create a target list using the 3 Ps Build a target list of potential companies or roles by focusing on the 3 Ps: Prospects, Pivots, and Passions, like Mary's MVP 360 Degree Pivot Program This 10-step program uses a proven approach to ensure alignment between your values, your passions, your purpose, and your needs at this stage in your life, including your future career goals. Step 6: Assess your skills and build a learning plan Evaluate your current skills and identify gaps that you need to address. Start developing those skills through courses, certifications, or hands-on experience. Platforms like LinkedIn Learning and Udemy are great resources for building new capabilities and even have AI tools to help craft your learning plan based on skills you want to learn. Step 7: Network before you're ready Begin exploratory conversations with your trusted network even before you're fully ready to make a move. Networking creates momentum and opens doors to opportunities you might not have considered. Step 8: Look within Sometimes, the best opportunities are closer than you think. Are there roles within your current company that could reignite your passion? By showing initiative and a desire for growth, you might be surprised at the doors leadership is willing to open for you. Mary's client, Adam, explored external opportunities but ultimately decided to stay at his company. His initiative paid off: he was promoted twice and now finds fulfillment in his work. Step 9: Update your résumé and LinkedIn profile Polish your résumé and LinkedIn profile to reflect your most relevant achievements and skills. Reconnect with your extended network and make it easy for others to find and engage with you. Your online presence should showcase the value you bring to the table. AI can help you here too. Step 10: Create clarity around your next steps As you refine your search, focus on roles that align with your values, passions, and skills. Having a clear vision for what's next will help you recognize the right opportunity when it comes your way. Navigating career uncertainty is challenging, but it's also an opportunity to reassess what truly matters to you. By following these steps, you'll not only gain clarity but also set yourself on a path toward work that excites and fulfills you.
