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Sixty Percent of Employees Plan to Move Jobs This Year, Aon Study Finds
Aon's study found that a staggering 60 percent of employees are already moving on and might or will definitely seek new employment in the next 12 months, revealing widespread dissatisfaction with their current job. Moreover, employees surveyed showed a low commitment to improving their AI skill set, as just over a third of employees globally feel motivated to develop new skills to stay relevant when asked about the new technology.
At the same time, demand for flexibility is on the rise, as employees rank work-life balance benefits – such as job sharing or technology-free hours – as third overall most valued benefit. Gen Z employees rank work-life balance programs as their second most valued benefit, just behind medical benefits, and outranking paid time off, career development and retirement savings.
Taken together, these results illustrate that employees around the world are reassessing their relationship to their employer and more broadly the "hustle culture" of burnout and "always-on" ethos that has defined recent years of discourse around the future of work – a phenomenon Aon calls the "Hustle Reset."
"It's a common belief that the employee trends that took hold during the 'Great Resignation' of 2021 and 2022 are over, but our study results show a more nuanced picture of the workforce landscape," said Lambos Lambrou, CEO of Human Capital at Aon. "Despite cooling in the job market, employees are reevaluating their values and priorities and, as they look for their next move, prioritizing employers that will support their life outside of work."
Aon's study results reveal that a strong company culture help employers recruit and retain top talent amid the "Hustle Reset." Behind competitive pay and benefits, employees seek businesses that are considered "a fun place to work" and "a strong fit with personal values" over all other factors when selecting a new role.
Other trends identified in Aon's 2025 Employee Sentiment Study include:
"The results of our inaugural Human Capital Employee Sentiment Study reveal that employee expectations are shifting and the war for talent is far from over. Employers feel more pressure than ever to deliver a superior experience that retains strong talent," said Lisa Stevens , Chief Administrative Officer for Aon. "Our firm is ready to help leaders make decisions that move the needle and foster loyalty amid the 'Hustle Reset,' creating an environment where employees can thrive."
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