Recent research by SberAnalytika and Rabota.ru, reviewed by socialbites.ca, finds that more than half of Russians are open to changing jobs this year if a strong offer appears. A notable 17 percent say they would switch regardless of the specifics of the offer, while about a quarter of workers, 26 percent, express satisfaction with their current employer.
The study highlights the main drivers behind job changes. Financial rewards top the list, with 83 percent of respondents indicating higher salaries as a primary motivator. Proximity to a well-led team and solid management also matter, cited by 55 percent. Location of the office appeals to 38 percent, and flexible work hours attract 37 percent of workers.
Beyond direct pay, benefits and bonuses stand out. Opportunities for professional development influence 33 percent of respondents, while 30 percent value the option to work remotely. Interesting tasks and clear career progression attract 28 percent of Russians surveyed.
Additional criteria include access to further education, which 26 percent consider important, along with the company’s reputation and prestige at 15 percent. A no dress code is appealing to 12 percent, work-life balance to 16 percent, and corporate culture to 10 percent.
Nearly half of respondents, 49 percent, report already taking steps to change their professional activities and are actively seeking suitable vacancies. Four in ten are pursuing training in relevant fields, and 14 percent are undergoing retraining or acquiring additional skills to expand their career options.
Experts from SberAnalytics examined who changes jobs most frequently and why. The analysis, conducted with big data techniques, shows that job mobility strongly correlates with age. Younger workers quit and search for new opportunities more often. By 2023, one in four Russians aged 18 to 24 expected to switch jobs. Among older workers, the tendency to leave service declines, with only about 9 percent of those nearing retirement making a change.
Gender and income also play a role. Men and women show different patterns, with 13.7 percent and 15 percent respectively characterized as job changers. Income level inversely correlates with turnover: higher earnings tend to reduce the likelihood of leaving. For instance, about 15.8 percent of employees earning under 27 thousand rubles per month changed jobs, while those earning up to 200 thousand rubles showed a turnover rate below 13 percent.
For those who chose to quit in 2023, incomes tended to rise. On average, workers who left their jobs earned about 20 percent more afterward, with young workers under 25 experiencing the largest gain, averaging over 33 percent higher earnings post-change. This pattern underscores the financial incentive embedded in job mobility for the younger workforce.
The study also touched on practical experiences in the workplace, noting a trend toward more flexible arrangements and proactive career planning among respondents. The data suggest that employees respond to economic pressures with a mix of skill development, job search activity, and wage negotiations, shaping the broader labor market dynamics in the region.
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