‘Job safety, flexibility top priorities for Indians’

NEW DELHI: Traditional incentives like wage appear to have turn into much less important this yr for Indian workers as office flexibility, job safety, alternatives for studying and growth and sense of belonging take centre stage, in accordance with expertise agency Randstad.
Last yr, workers prioritised work-life steadiness, adopted by remuneration and job safety. According to Randstad India’s Workmonitor 2025 survey, 52 per cent of the Indian workforce would go away a job if it lacked adequate flexibility, in comparison with 31 per cent globally. Flexibility continues to be a key decision-making issue, with 60 per cent of workers rejecting a job with out versatile working hours and 56 per cent declining roles missing flexibility in work places, the survey added.

The findings point out that workers are more and more prioritising work that resonates with their private values and life targets, shifting past monetary incentives. Job safety, psychological well being assist, and work-life steadiness now maintain extra significance. In reality, pay has dropped to the fourth spot, reflecting a shift towards a extra holistic view of employment.
Further, the demand for versatile working hours is considerably larger throughout all generations in India in comparison with the worldwide common resulting from distinctive socio-economic and office dynamics.
Viswanath PS, MD & CEO, Randstad India, mentioned, “The generational divide in Indian workplace expectations is narrowing, and the data is clear – flexibility is no longer a benefit; it’s a baseline expectation across all age groups. Whether it’s Gen Z entering the workforce, millennials balancing career growth with personal commitments or Gen X in leadership roles, everyone values the ability to work on their own terms. This shift signals a fundamental change for organizations – flexibility must be embedded into work design, not treated as a perk. Equally, the demand for continuous learning highlights that talent isn’t just looking for jobs – they are looking for careers that evolve with them.”
Gen Z (62 per cent vs 45 per cent globally) obtained versatile working hours as they enter a digital-first job market the place lengthy commutes, cultural expectations round household involvement and excessive job competitors make work-life steadiness important.