Observed Signal · Aug 3, 2022 · Market Research / Study · Source: OnlineMarketing.de · Impact: 2/5 · Sentiment: Neutral
Job Wishes Vary More Across Generations
Summary: A FORSA study for XING E-Recruiting examines German generational differences in job wishes. Babyboomers prioritize better leadership when changing jobs, while Generations Y and Z focus on higher salaries and meaningful work. As workers age, wellbeing and leadership quality rise in importance, and younger employees increasingly seek flexible conditions. Among 18–29-year-olds, 47% would forego salary for location flexibility; among 30–49-year-olds, 61% want flexible hours, 51% want home office, and 59% would forego salary to choose work location. Overall, 37% of Germans are open to a job change, and over half of companies report recruitment difficulties. The study argues for more individualized recruitment strategies and cautions that money alone is not decisive. Frank Hassler of New Work SE emphasizes intelligent, tailored hiring, strong corporate culture, and alignment of benefits with evolving expectations.
Highlights evolving employee expectations and recruiting challenges across generations; moderate industry impact.
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Key Takeaways & Evidence Grounding
- Babyboomers prioritize better leadership when changing jobs; Generations Y and Z prioritize higher salaries.
- 37% of Germans are open to a new job or have started steps to change jobs.
- Over 52% of companies report difficulties finding new employees.
- Among 30–49-year-olds, 61% want flexible working hours and 51% want home office.
- 59% of 30–49-year-olds would forego salary to choose work location; 47% of 18–29-year-olds would forego salary for location flexibility.
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