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Work-Life Balance Surpasses Salary as Top Employee Priority

1/26/2025

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A groundbreaking Randstad study shows that work-life balance has overtaken salary as the primary motivator for employees worldwide, with 83% prioritizing it over pay at 82%. Surveying 26,000 workers across 35 countries, the findings reveal a significant shift since the pandemic, as 31% of employees have left jobs that lack flexible working options. A new workplace standard is on the rise.

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A groundbreaking Randstad study shows that work-life balance has overtaken salary as the primary motivator for employees worldwide, with 83% prioritizing it over pay at 82%. Surveying 26,000 workers across 35 countries, the findings reveal a significant shift since the pandemic, as 31% of employees have left jobs that lack flexible working options. A new workplace standard is on the rise.