Hiring Study: 37% Open to Job Change

A FORSA study commissioned by XING E-Recruiting and led by New Work SE finds that 37% of Germans are open to changing jobs, while about 52% of companies report recruiting problems. Among generations, younger workers (18–29) prioritize salary alongside leadership quality and job purpose, whereas older workers (30–49) place more emphasis on wellbeing and leadership. For the 30–49 group, 61% want flexible hours, 51% want home office, and 59% would forego monthly salary to choose their work location. For the 18–29 group, 47% would forego salary for location flexibility. The study surveyed 2,523 employed adults in Germany, Austria, and the German-speaking Switzerland in January 2022, plus 200 HR decision-makers in Germany. Author Frank Hassler of NEW WORK SE emphasizes intelligent, tailored hiring strategies beyond traditional postings, including employer branding and alternative channels like TikTok and corporate influencers.