NYE resolution 2023

The market is constantly changing - and so are the needs, wishes, and desires of the best candidates. But what exactly are top talents looking for in 2023?

We gathered insights for you and your business! With over 500 responses, we have compiled the most important trends that are on candidates' minds right now.

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The results of our New Year's Resolution survey

What does the mood barometer predict for the upcoming year?

69%
start the new year with positive feelings
22%
have mixed feelings about the future
9%
do not believe that the new year will bring something good

Three career wishes for 2023? If granted a New Year’s wish,

52%
a better work-life balance and place it high on their wish
51%
would choose a higher salary
38%
would like to have more fun at work and 28% would want to further their professional developpement

Top 5 expectations from their employer:

50.5%
exible working hours
34%
clear communication and transparency
34%
fair cohesion among colleagues
32%
good leadership from team leads
28%
good opportunities for advancement

More or fewer working hours per week? Is there a trend?

65%
Would be willing to work more hours per week
58%
4-day week? Yes, but only with the same salary
34%
4-day week? Yes, but the processes would have to be adapted
26%
4-day week? Yes, I am not working at full capacity anyway

In terms of professional development, employees would appreciate

44%
more information on the salary they can expect
30%
advice on how to increase their attractiveness on the job market
26%
advice on which job profiles suits them best

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