78% employees aim for prioritising family

Mumbai, PTI: Amid debate over striking a work-life balance and L&T chairman SN Subrahmanyan recommending a 90- hour work week, a report has revealed that 78 per cent of employees interviewed said their aim is to prioritise family. According to global job site Indeed's 'Future Career Resolution report there is a significant shift in the priorities of Indian employees, with nearly four in five (78 per cent) stating they aim to prioritise family time with spouses, children and parents over career advancement in 2025.

Employees want less stress and more focus on mental well-being while being in well-paid jobs that they enjoy and offer flexibility for family and personal interests, it added. "We're definitely seeing a shift in what matters to Indian workers. More and more, people are telling us they want to find a better balance between work and home life. While earning more is important, the dream career for most isn't about moving up the ladder – it's about feeling secure, being paid fairly, and having benefits that actually make a difference," Indeed Marketing Director (Australia, India and Singapore) Rachael Townsley said.

The report is based on a survey by predictive analytics system Valuvox on behalf of Indeed between December 2024 and January 2025, reaching 6,126 employees and jobseekers across Singapore, India, Japan, and Australia. The sample size included 2,507 respondents from India. It further found that alongside the evolving priorities, Indian employees remain optimistic about the job market as well.