The Decline in Complete Career Changes among Belgian Workers: The New Priorities of Job Mobility

The Belgian workforce is experiencing a shift in attitude towards job mobility, with only a quarter of employees now wanting to switch jobs radically compared to four out of ten last year. This decrease in desire for a complete career change can be attributed to companies making efforts to provide what their employees were seeking in other jobs.

Employees may have previously wanted to change jobs due to issues such as dissatisfaction with their boss, low pay, lack of work-life balance, or lack of job satisfaction. However, the trend now shows that many employees are no longer looking for a new career path. Instead, they are focusing on improving their current job through initiatives that prioritize employee retention such as transparency, financial well-being, flexibility, and mental and physical well-being.

While some employees still desire a new career path, the main reasons for considering a change include improving work-life balance, increased earnings, and a desire for more social impact. Despite the downward trend in complete career changes, the importance of job mobility in the workforce is likely to continue as companies invest in training and support to adapt to evolving job roles within the same company.