MAYNARD, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--New research from Monster.com
and Human
Capital Institute reveals a dramatic difference in how employers and
workers perceive the impact of the current recession, potentially
leading to employers facing mass talent drains as the labor market
begins to turn. The reason – employers are vastly overrating the morale
of their employees as 84 percent of those surveyed indicated a belief
that their workforce is content to simply to have a job while only 58
percent of workers feel that way. Monster.com®
is the leading global online career and recruitment resource and
flagship brand of Monster
Worldwide, Inc. (NYSE: MWW).
“Today’s employers feel that employees are loyal due to the economic
times, but the reality is they are not,” said Katherine Jones, HCI
Research Fellow. “Because of this, there is a strong likelihood that
when the economy turns for the better, employers could find themselves
with valued employees jumping ship. This places pressure on them to put
retention measures in place now.”
“While this environment has created a prime opportunity to acquire top
talent and increase selective hiring, it is also a time for employers to
prepare their workforces strategically for moving forward in a
redefined, healthier economy,” said Jesse Harriott, senior vice
president and chief knowledge officer at Monster. “However, to do that,
they need to better understand the mindset of their employees. As the
economy rebounds, those workplaces that have not invested in their
people could face a mass exodus of employees, potentially crippling the
business.”
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Tags: economy, jobs, careers, engagement, morale
Categories: The Economy