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Despite the fact that wages have grown more quickly than prices have risen, many Americans do not feel satisfied with their current level of purchasing power. In November 2024, ResumeTemplates.com surveyed 1,250 full-time U.S. workers to determine if they feel their current salaries are sufficient to cover holiday expenses this year. Study highlights: - 70% of full-time employees will take on extra work to afford the holidays this year - Workers will do gig work, seasonal retail jobs, and freelancing to boost income - Majority of workers say they can’t afford the holidays on their current salary alone - 3 in 10 people doing extra work say their productivity at their full-time job will decline Learn more: https://lnkd.in/eQm2dAth

Being able to effectively interface with customers and clients is essential in many roles, yet there are concerns about Generation Z (Gen Z’s) ability to do so. Some describe Gen Zers as entitled and lazy, while others suggest they struggle with communication and other soft skills. ResumeTemplates.com surveyed 1,000 hiring managers in October 2024 to assess how effective Gen Zers are in customer-facing positions. Study highlights: - 9 in 10 hiring managers have concerns about hiring Gen Zers for customer-facing roles - 1 in 8 are unwilling to hire Gen Zers for customer-facing positions - Top concerns include Gen Zers’ use of an unprofessional tone and lack of attention to detail - 62% of hiring managers have received complaints from clients or customers about Gen Z employees - 4 in 10 say Gen Z employees have hurt customer satisfaction, with nearly a quarter reporting client loss due to their behavior Read on: https://lnkd.in/dKsvhBKD

ResumeTemplates.com surveyed 1,258 full-time U.S. workers in October to learn about their career plans for 2025. The survey results show that many workers are planning for significant changes in the coming year, with a notable portion already engaged in or planning to start a job search. Study highlights: ~ 56% of workers are already looking for a new job or plan to start in 2025 ~ 1 in 3 job seekers will quit even if they don't have another job lined up? ~ Work-life balance, compensation, and job security are top priorities for job seekers ~ 8 in 10 are confident they will find a new role Workers are concerned about how AI and the presidential election will affect their job prospects https://lnkd.in/eyB_WYWA

Amazon’s recent five-day in-office mandate has sparked backlash, with over 90% employees reporting dissatisfaction with the new policy. In October, ResumeTemplates.com surveyed 713 business leaders at companies that have implemented a return-to-office (RTO) policy, requiring workers to be in the office at least one day per week. Study highlights: ?? 3 in 4 companies are having issues with workers not complying with RTO policy ?? 7 in 10 companies will track office attendance in 2025, 60% currently do ?? 52% of companies will be stricter in 2025 about compliance ?? Half of business leaders say employees who spend more time in the office are more likely to receive raises and promotions Read on: https://lnkd.in/eyfWKWkK

Hours after Amazon CEO Andy Jassy announced that employees will be required to return to the office five days a week starting in January, disgruntled employees began to discuss quitting on social media, with some speculating that the new policy is intended to push workers to leave. ResumeTemplates surveyed 1,551 U.S. business leaders in September about their company’s return-to-office (RTO) strategy for 2024 and 2025 to uncover the motivations behind increasing in-office days. Study highlights: ~ 26% of companies have increased RTO days in 2024, 12% plan to by the end of the year, and 9% will increase them by 2025 ~ Of these companies, 1 in 3 will require employees to be in-~ office 5 days per week ~ 1 in 10 companies are increasing RTO days to drive employees to quit, with half citing it as a strategy to avoid layoffs ~ 6 in 10 companies know increasing in-office days goes against employee preferences https://lnkd.in/e9QZK89N

Previous?surveys?have found that Gen Zers tend to overestimate how much they should be earning. ResumeTemplates.com conducted a survey in September to understand the salary expectations of Gen Zers (ages 18 to 27) who are working full-time and do not have children. Study highlights: ?? 87% of Gen Z full-time workers feel they are underpaid ?? 1 in 5 Gen Zers believe they should be making $100,000 or more ?? 60% report being unable to afford their basic needs on their current salary ?? Nearly 20% of those who struggle to cover basic needs still spend $500 or more per month on non-essential goods ?? 19% say they would need to earn $100,000 or more to afford their basic needs Read on: https://lnkd.in/eAgqk9ec

Layoffs are stressful for employees, particularly when they occur around the holiday season. In September, ResumeTemplates.com gathered insights from 1,038 business leaders about their workforce strategies and outlook for the rest of the year. Study highlights: - 72% of companies plan to have a round of layoffs before the end of year (EOY) - 1 in 10 say these layoffs may not be necessary for the company’s success - Performance management is the top reason for layoffs - Majority of companies will give retained employees year-end bonuses Read more: https://lnkd.in/eaDVHa8a

In August, ResumeTemplates.com surveyed 1,000 business leaders to understand how economic pressures and a tight labor market are impacting salaries and benefits within their companies. Study highlights: ~ 27% of companies have reduced current employees’ salaries ~ 51% of companies have cut benefits ~ 1 in 10 companies aren’t giving raises to any employees this year ~ 1 in 5 companies won’t offer all employees cost-of-living adjustments Full story: https://lnkd.in/d83h3rqR

ResumeTemplates.com surveyed 1,000 business leaders in August 2024 to gain deeper insights into the current job market, including hiring practices and salaries being offered. Study highlights: ? 22% of companies are offering candidates lower salaries than they did in 2023 ? Anticipation of economic downturn drives reasons for reduced salaries ? 1 in 5 companies admit to actively replacing laid off workers with lower cost workers, and more plan to in 2025 ? 35% of companies expect to implement hiring freezes next year, and 31% anticipate layoffs Read more: https://lnkd.in/egGR3WUY

Amid growing concerns about AI’s impact on employment, ResumeTemplates.com surveyed 984 business leaders in August to understand how AI has influenced and will influence layoffs. Study highlights: ?? 3 in 10 companies have replaced workers with AI this year ?? 38% of companies that will use AI in 2025 will replace workers with the technology next year ?? 87% of business leaders who are hiring in 2025 say AI experience is beneficial for job seekers ?? 7 in 10 business leaders believe employees with AI skills have more job security ?? Two-thirds of business leaders expect workers using AI to be much more productive Survey article: https://lnkd.in/eBh5FG9Q