A global survey by PwC of 52,195 workers across 44 countries and territories shows the Great Resignation remains active, with 20% of respondents indicating they are likely to change employers within 12 months.
The study found 35% of employees plan to request a salary increase in the next year, with pay cited as the primary factor influencing job mobility. Nearly three-quarters of workers considering a career move emphasized compensation as a key driver, alongside desires for meaningful work (69%) and authentic self-expression at work (66%).
Women were less likely than men to report feeling fairly compensated and less inclined to negotiate raises, according to the survey. Pete Brown, co-leader of PwC’s Global People and Organisation services, warned that persistent gender disparities harm both societal progress and business outcomes. "Addressing cultural and structural barriers is critical to ensuring women have equal career development opportunities," he stated.
The report aligns with the World Economic Forum’s 2021 Global Gender Gap analysis, which highlighted that the economic participation gap could take 267.6 years to close. Meanwhile, 66% of remote-capable workers prefer hybrid work models, though 45% face limitations in performing their roles remotely.
