What Workers Want: Key Takeaways from SHRM’s Global Employee Monitor

Episode notes

What keeps people in their jobs - and what quietly pushes them out the door? The answer goes far beyond salary. As workplace expectations shift and uncertainty around AI and the economy grows, employees are rethinking what they truly need to stay engaged and committed at work. Daroon Jalil, senior researcher at SHRM, breaks down key insights from SHRM’s Global Employee Monitor, a sweeping study of workers across 26 countries. From the surprising disconnect between what employees value and what employers prioritize, to the outsized role managers play in retention, we unpack what today’s workforce actually wants...and how those expectations are evolving in real time. Resources from this Week’s Episode - The Global Employee Monitor

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