Career Satisfaction Has Fewer Workers Planning to Change Jobs Compared to One Year Ago

Core Insights - More than three-quarters (77%) of workers report high job satisfaction in their current roles, with 85% indicating a good work-life balance [2][3] - Job search plans have decreased across generations, with 35% of workers planning to look for a new job in the second half of 2024, down from 49% in the same period last year [1][2] - Employers need to enhance their hiring strategies to attract top talent, as skilled workers are currently satisfied in their roles and not actively seeking new opportunities [3][6] Job Satisfaction Factors - Key factors contributing to job satisfaction include competitive salaries with regular merit increases, flexible work locations and schedules, fair workloads and job expectations, positive work culture, and supportive management [6][3] - A significant 73% of workers feel confident in their professional abilities and are taking steps to enhance their skills and marketability [6][3] Job Search Deal-Breakers - Workers indicated that they would lose interest in job positions if the organization does not list a salary range (41%), requires on-site work with no remote options (37%), does not emphasize company culture (30%), or prolongs the interview process (28%) [7][3] Research Methodology - The data is based on a survey conducted by Robert Half in April 2024, which included responses from over 1,000 workers aged 18 and older and more than 400 hiring managers at companies with 20 or more employees in the United States [8][3]