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Spurred by the COVID-19 pandemic and subsequent stimulus checks, an unprecedented number of workers quit their jobs during 2021 and 2022. Though the labor market stabilized over the past two years, some speculate we may be entering a period of a second “great resignation.” In July, ResumeBuilder.com surveyed 1,000 full-time workers to find out how many are planning to quit their jobs in 2024. Key findings: 💼 28% of workers are likely to quit their jobs in 2024 💼 Gen Zers and young millennials are more likely to quit 💼 Higher salary tops list of priorities 💼 One-third of workers dissatisfied with work modality 💼 Service industry has highest percentage of workers planning to quit Read on: https://lnkd.in/e8e-kCpV

Being laid off can have detrimental effects on workers who may receive limited severance payments and struggle to pay for basic necessities. In June, ResumeBuilder.com surveyed 1,250 U.S. workers to understand how a layoff would impact them and what compromises they would make in the workplace to survive a potential cut. Key findings: 💼 32% of workers would take a demotion, and 31% would accept a pay cut to prevent being laid off 💼 1 in 5 workers could only sustain their current lifestyle for a week or less if laid off 💼 Biggest concerns about being laid off include affording housing and losing benefits 💼 1 in 8 workers have made sacrifices at their current workplace to remain employed Full article: https://lnkd.in/ekzRFVsv

In the age of return-to-office (RTO) mandates, business leaders seem to be increasingly prioritizing in-person work, citing easier collaboration, management, and project efficiency. To better understand managers’ perceptions of in-person versus remote workers, in June, ResumeBuider.com surveyed 626 managers who supervise both in-person and remote employees. Key findings: -Majority of managers say in-person workers are better leaders, easier to train -56% report caring more about the growth of in-person workers -1 in 4 managers is more likely to fire their remote vs. in-person direct reports -Needing more supervision tops reasons for increased likelihood of axing remote workers Full article: https://lnkd.in/gDGxH2DG

Employers posting fake or “ghost” job listings online is a disturbing trend and growing problem in the job market. This highly unethical tactic can impact job seekers’ perceptions and organizational trust. Resume Builder surveyed 649 hiring managers to assess the prevalence of fake job listings. Key findings: 💼 40% of companies posted a fake job listing this year 💼 3 in 10 companies currently have active fake listings 💼 Alleviating employee workload concerns and suggesting company growth top reasons behind fake job posting strategy 💼 Hiring managers say fake job postings led to boosted revenue, morale, and productivity 💼 7 in 10 hiring managers believe posting fake jobs is morally acceptable You can view the full results here: https://lnkd.in/eCCQuK_5

As Gen Zers continues to rise in the ranks of the workforce, more of these young employees are gaining management positions at their companies. To understand how Gen Z managers contribute to their companies, ResumeBuilder.com surveyed 873 business leaders in May. Key findings: -18% of business leaders are unlikely to hire a Gen Z manager -1 in 4 believe Gen Z managers are less competent than older generations -20% say Gen Zers are ineffective leaders -12% of business leaders have demoted, fired a Gen Z manager -Almost all business leaders have received complaints about Gen Z managers from their direct reports -Majority of business leaders believe Gen Z managers need additional training Full article: https://lnkd.in/gPECmsir

The latest workplace trend, “quiet vacationing,” which is reminiscent of “hush trips,” is the practice of taking vacation time without informing your employer. In May, ResumeBuilder.com surveyed 1,050 corporate workers who have paid time off (PTO) benefits to find out how many have recently done or plan to engage in quiet vacationing. Key findings: 🌴 2 in 5 workers worry about the impact of taking PTO on job security 🌴 1 in 10 workers participated in quiet vacationing in the past year 🌴 Anxiety is the top reason for workers not utilizing PTO for vacation days 🌴 1 in 8 intend to engage in quiet vacationing this summer 🌴 1 in 4 workers at companies that don’t participate in “Summer Fridays” plan to engage in the practice anyway Read full results: https://lnkd.in/eYmT74pV

In May, ResumeBuilder.com surveyed 756 business leaders — from companies that implemented an RTO mandate since 2021 — to understand how their policy might change in 2025. Key findings: 💼 Half of companies require employees to be in the office 4 to 5 days per week 💼 8 in 10 companies lost talent due to their RTO mandates 💼 70% of companies will increase or maintain the number of days employees are required to be in the office in 2025 💼 93% of business leaders believe employees should be in the office and support RTO mandates 💼 7 in 10 companies provide incentives to encourage workers to RTO Full survey: https://lnkd.in/gCptMrpW

Many job seekers say it’s difficult to get a job right now, despite what’s considered to be a strong labor market. In May, Resume Builder surveyed 738 workers hired within the past six months to find out how challenging it was for them to find jobs. We found that many found jobs quickly and were even juggling multiple offers. Key findings: ➡️ 26% of recently hired workers found a new job within a month ➡️ 72% applied to 10 or fewer jobs ➡️ Two-thirds got multiple offers ➡️ 93% were very satisfied with the offer they accepted ➡️ 46% used AI to support their job search Full article: https://lnkd.in/eZPhf3HJ

In May, ResumeBuilder.com surveyed 878 business leaders to understand their attitudes toward new workplace guidelines and whether or not their company will act in accordance with the new laws. Key findings: -1 in 6 company leaders say trans employees are barred from bathrooms consistent with their gender identity -15% of business leaders say they are not personally willing to use they/them pronouns; 10% aren’t willing to use trans employees’ preferred pronouns -1 in 5 say that they would discriminate against employees who’ve had an abortion Full results: https://lnkd.in/gmUjgEdZ

Recently Samsung decided to implement a mandatory six-day workweek for all its executives, aiming to instill a heightened sense of urgency among employees and improve its financial performance. In April, ResumeBuilder.com surveyed 753 business leaders to find out how they feel about six-day workweeks and whether or not it’s something their company plans to implement in the near future. Key findings: ⭐ 9% of business leaders say their company plans to institute a 6-day workweek in 2025 ⭐ 1 in 6 think full-time employees should work more than 40 hours per week ⭐ Majority believe a 6-day workweek would increase revenue and productivity Full article: https://lnkd.in/eCWBtmSy