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Uncertainty Is Holding Talent Back—Clarity Will Win Them Over

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Uncertainty Is Holding Talent Back—Clarity Will Win Them Over

Professionals are no longer compromising—they expect fair pay, true flexibility, and a workplace where they belong.

Professionals want to know exactly what’s coming – and many already have a plan for how they’ll respond. 

How likely would workers be to look for a new job if their current employer asked them to come into the office more often?

Work-Life Balance Has Been Redefined—And It's Keeping Workers in Place

Are you willing to reject a promotion if you believe it will have a negative effect on your well-being?

Why Job Mobility Has Slowed—But Could Soon Pick Up Again

A cooling job market means more professionals are negotiating salary increases rather than moving jobs—but that doesn’t mean they’re disengaged.

Workers are paying close attention to salary trends, hybrid policies, and employer trust levels, waiting for the right moment to make a move.

With nearly half of professionals (48%) still considering job opportunities, any major shifts in flexibility, pay, or leadership transparency could be the catalyst for renewed job movement.

With flexible and hybrid working now mainstream for most people, even the least engaged job seekers can seize the right opportunity when it lands — a significant new reality which will continue to perpetuate job market mobility.

Current workplace arrangement

11%

Remote full-time

33%

In office full-time

45%

Flexible / hybrid
What Talent Wants - Chart 1

The Hybrid Model Is at a Crossroads—And Trust Is the Deciding Factor While many workers now expect hybrid to be permanent, company policies remain fluid, with some enforcing office returns and others offering more flexibility. The biggest concern? Trust. Professionals want clear, honest communication about future workplace policies—or they’ll start looking elsewhere.

How have working arrangements changed over the past year?