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India Today
02-07-2025
- Business
- India Today
Indians clearly unhappy at work: Latest survey says...
Indian employees being unhappy with their jobs is a recurring finding across surveys year after year. The latest Global Talent Barometer 2025, released by the ManpowerGroup, reveals an interesting paradox: while 93 per cent of Indian workers express confidence in their skill sets and ability to perform their jobs, their levels of job satisfaction and job security remains significantly lower, at 65 per cent and 54 per cent, indicates that while employees believe in their capabilities, it is not translating into a fulfilling workplace experience. Job insecurity is particularly acute at managerial levels. Alarmingly, 81 per cent of managers fear job loss within the next six months, largely driven by economic instability, organisational restructuring and AI-driven disruptions, with 40 per cent citing these factors as their top career no surprise then that 60 per cent of employees report moderate to high daily stress levels, with front-line workers experiencing the highest (81 per cent), followed closely by Gen Z employees (66 per cent).These insights are based on survey responses collected from over 1,000 workers across the country between March 14 and April 11. Sandeep Gulati, managing director, ManpowerGroup India and Middle East, highlights the core issue. 'The disconnect is clear—development, growth and well-being can't be afterthoughts. If we want to retain talent and unlock performance, we must treat career development as a strategic priority—not a perk,' says adds that this disconnect is a key reason why even confident workers are choosing to leave their organisations. 'Meaningful work can't offset burnout, especially when growth is limited and organisational support is lacking,' he Das, executive remuneration and rewards design practice leader at consulting firm Mercer, explains that the issue is also linked to India's demographic and cultural landscape. 'India is an aspirational country with a very young workforce. With high aspirations come equally high expectations, which can sometimes lead to a gap between what employees want and what organisations offer,' she research from Mercer, says Das, reinforces this point. It found that Indian employees prioritise career growth, workplace flexibility and learning and development opportunities. This contrasts with their European counterparts, who place greater value on fairness in pay and structural factor contributing to the dissatisfaction is the lack of well-defined job descriptions in India. Unlike the West, where organisations tend to be highly process-oriented and job roles are strictly defined, many roles in India lack clarity and formal job descriptions. This often creates confusion and internal conflict for employees when their actual responsibilities differ from what they expected when signing up for a is then an urgent need for Indian employers to address career development, mental well-being, role clarity and organisational support to bridge the widening gap between employee expectations and workplace to India Today Magazine- EndsMust Watch
Business Standard
27-06-2025
- Business
- Business Standard
India Tops Global Confidence at 93%, Yet Job Satisfaction Trails at 65% says ManpowerGroup Talent Barometer Report 2025
VMPL New Delhi [India], June 27: ManpowerGroup today released its Global Talent Barometer 2025, Volume 1, a robust new tool offering unparalleled insights into workforce sentiment across 19 countries, including India. The results, based on responses gathered from over 1,000 workers across India between March 14 and April 11, 2025, reveals a complex landscape of employee well-being, job satisfaction, and confidence in the rapidly evolving world of work. The overall Global Talent Barometer score of 79% was derived from three key indices: Well-Being (79%), Job Satisfaction (65%), and Confidence (93%). Workers in India report the highest levels of skills and confidence, with 93% expressing confidence in their abilities to perform their jobs; however, this confidence isn't fully translating into job satisfaction or loyalty, with only 65% satisfied in their roles. "India's workforce is brimming with potential - 93% of workers feel confident in their skills, and 97% are comfortable with the latest technologies, including AI, said Sandeep Gulati, Managing Director, ManpowerGroup India and Middle East. Yet, this confidence isn't translating into satisfaction, with job satisfaction lingering at just 65% and daily stress levels at 50%. The disconnect is clear: development, growth, and well-being can't be afterthoughts. If we want to retain talent and unlock performance, we must treat career development as a strategic priority - not a perk. The future of work in India will be shaped by how we empower people, not just how we adopt technology." Workforce Snapshot: Confidence is High, But So Is Stress With an overall score of 79%, the Barometer reflects a workforce in transition. While 93% of Indian workers find their work meaningful and aligned with their values, job satisfaction remains low at 65%, and only 54% feel secure in their roles over the next six months. Despite strong confidence in skills and tech readiness, including AI, stress levels are high--60% report daily stress, with frontline workers (81%) and Gen Z (66%) most affected. INDIA KEY FINDINGS Well-Being: The Stress-Retention Connection While 93% of workers find their work meaningful, 60% still face moderate to high daily stress. Blue-collar workers (100%) and middle managers (95%) report the strongest sense of purpose. Gen Z experiences the highest stress (66%) and lowest support (87%), while essential frontline workers remain the most stressed (81%) with poor work-life balance. Despite this, values alignment between frontline staff and leadership remains strong, with only a small gap (100% vs. 95%). This disconnect helps explain why confident workers are leaving. Meaningful work can't offset burnout - especially when growth is limited, and support is lacking. Job Satisfaction: Stuck in the Middle Gen Z reports the lowest job satisfaction at 29%, with Millennial women scoring even lower at 21%. Job insecurity looms large, with 75% of blue-collar workers fearing job loss in the next six months. Most managers (81%) cite restructuring, economic instability, and AI as top career threats--yet 89% of employees trust their managers to support them. Job satisfaction also ties to location: workers onsite without choice (48%) are less likely to leave, suggesting they feel stuck, while more satisfied remote workers (25%) are likelier to move on, using flexibility to their advantage. Frontline workers face pressure from all sides except Job security. 81% of managers fear job loss within the next six months due to economic instability, restructuring and AI disruption with 40% citing these forces as their top career concern. At the same time, 89% of employees trust leadership, creating tension for those tasked with developing others while navigating their own uncertainty. Confidence: Development as Trust Currency India leads globally in workforce confidence at 93%, fueled by high confidence in skills (97%) and access to the latest tech (94%). Career support remains strong, with both men (90%) and women (89%) reporting equal growth opportunities. Hybrid workers show the highest career confidence (94%), supported by internal mobility. Among industries, Energy & Utilities top the chart with 100% confidence in career opportunities and skills. The data shows a clear correlation between development investment and retention. Workers who report having career development opportunities show 91% confidence and those with clear advancement paths report 89% confidence. Global Workforce Snapshot The latest Barometer, based on responses from over 13,700 workers across 19 countries, shows overall engagement at 68%, up 1 point from last year. While 82% find their work meaningful and overall confidence has risen to 76%, job satisfaction has dipped to 62%, revealing a gap between skills and workplace experience. Job security concerns are growing, with only 65% feeling secure for the next six months--down 6 points. Stress remains high, especially among middle managers (82%) and Gen Z (56%). The Bottom Line: Invest in People or Pay the Price With turnover now costing an average of $18,591 per employee and 65% satisfied and only 38% unlikely to leave voluntarily, the confidence-satisfaction divide is more than a morale issue - it's a business imperative. Companies that fail to invest in their people risk losing them to competitors who do. The Global Talent Barometer has introduced new metrics, including the Well-Being Index, Job Satisfaction Index, and Confidence Index, providing a holistic view of workforce sentiment globally. These innovative indices offer employers unprecedented tools to measure and understand employee sentiment, enabling more effective strategies for talent management and workplace improvement. To view the complete results of the Global Talent Barometer 2025, Volume 1 - India Report and Key Findings, visit: (ADVERTORIAL DISCLAIMER: The above press release has been provided by VMPL. ANI will not be responsible in any way for the content of the same)
