Leading resume service investigates worker sentiments around the 2024 job market; many pessimistic as we head into new year
SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 4, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- MyPerfectResume® (MPR), a leading resource for resume and career advice, has found that 85% of workers are worried that they will lose their jobs in 2024. 50 percent reported they were a little worried about losing their jobs this year while a full 35% said they were definitely worried.
Other key findings from MyPerfectResume's 2024 Workplace Trends Survey, which polled over 1,800 U.S. based respondents in October 2023, also reflect a negative sentiment from job seekers as we head into 2024:
- 8 in 10 respondents (78%) expect a recession in the US in 2024.
- 69% believe that competition for jobs will increase in 2024.
- Nearly half (45%) predict a reduction in remote job openings.
- 8 in 10 respondents (78%) fear losing their jobs due to the growth of AI in 2024.
- 62% expect the labor market will be more stressful than in previous years.
- 40% predict more people will suffer job burnout in 2024.
"The 2024 workplace landscape promises a dynamic blend of challenges and opportunities. To succeed, workers and employers alike must recognize that adaptability is the name of the game while striking a balance between addressing challenges and seizing opportunities will determine the winners," said Kellie Hanna, Career Expert at MyPerfectResume. "Navigating this complex terrain will demand more than just resilience; it will require a high degree of professionalism and a strategic vision," Hanna concluded.
The survey also covered thoughts around the gig economy, RTO, and recruitment trends.
- 67% think the gig economy will continue to expand in 2024.
- Almost 9 in 10 people (87%) believe more companies will introduce return-to-office (RTO) policies in 2024 than in 2023.
- 72% think there will be a higher demand for specialists in 2024.
- 61% expect recruitment processes to be longer in 2024.
- 69% of respondents agree or strongly agree that more people will quit in 2024 if they don't consider their salaries rewarding.
- At the same time, 68% say employers must pay more to retain workers in 2024.
For detailed insights on these trends and their implications, access the full survey report at https://www.myperfectresume.com/career-center/careers/basics/2024-workplace or contact Kathy Gardner, Senior Director of Corporate Communications, at [email protected].
The findings presented were obtained by surveying 1867 American respondents on Oct 18-19, 2023. They were asked questions related to potential 2024 trends. These included yes/no questions, open-ended questions, scale-based questions relating to levels of agreement with a statement, and questions that permitted the selection of multiple options from a list of answers.
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