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kelly Global workforce index™
ENGAGING
ACTIVE AND
PASSIVE JOB
SEEKERS
2Kelly Global Workforce Index™
3%
10%
19%
ITALY
PORTUGAL
HUNGARY
THE TOP FOUR FACTORS
THAT ATTRACT TALENT
64%
62%
58%
84%
Salary/benefits/
financial
incentives
Work/life
balance
Opportunity for
advancement
Training/
development
program
12
%
LIKE TO
ENGAGE WITH
POTENTIAL EMPLOYERS
VIA THE COMPANY’S
SOCIAL MEDIA NETWORK
59
%
LIKE PERIODIC CONTACT,
INCLUDING
PHONE CALLS,
E-MAILS AND
MESSAGES,
FROM
POTENTIAL EMPLOYERS
ABOUT RELEVANT WORK
OPPORTUNITIES
PREFERRED
METHOD
OF ENGAGEMENT (GLOBAL)
11
%
LIKE TO
PARTICIPATE IN
POTENTIAL EMPLOYERS’
ONLINE TALENT
COMMUNITIES
THE TOP 3 COUNTRIES WITH
THE LEAST COMMITMENT TO
CURRENT EMPLOYERS
36% are more inclined to search for jobs via social media
than through traditional methods (newspaper ads, online
job boards, recruitment companies)
25% secured work via online job boards
17% have participated in an employers’ online talent
community, of which 72% cite access to job
opportunities as the biggest attraction
SEARCHING FOR AND
SECURING WORK
JOB APPLICATIONS –
THE PREFERRED METHOD
80% digital
resume/application
4% virtual
(video/social media)
16% traditional
hardcopy resume
EMEA
APAC
8
%
18
%
EMEA
APAC
13
%
14
%
EMEA
APAC
58
%
48
%
2
3Kelly Global Workforce Index™
4	 Introduction: Uncovering
Hidden Talent
5	 Engaging the Disengaged
8	 Connection and Conversation
11	 Enticing Talent
18	 Social Media and
Career Networking
25	 Job Applications – Digital,
Virtual or Traditional?
29	 Online Job Boards –
Candidate Preferences
33	 Critical Factors in the
Employment Decision
37	 Conclusion: Right
Platform – Right Target
contents
The Kelly Global Workforce Index
(KGWI) is an annual global survey
revealing opinions about work and the
workplace. Almost 230,000 people
across the Americas, EMEA and APAC
regions responded to the 2014 survey.
The topics covered in the 2014
KGWI survey include:
•	 Engaging Active and Passive
Job Seekers
•	 Career Development
•	 The Candidate Experience
from Hiring to Onboarding
•	 Worker Preferences and
Workplace Agility
A total of 31 countries participated in the
survey, utilizing 20 different languages.
Results span workplace generations, as
well as key industries and occupations.
This first installment, on the topic,
Engaging Active and Passive Job
Seekers, examines the nature of the
contemporary job search process
from a candidate’s perspective.
As well as those candidates that are
openly looking for work, there are large
numbers who are more covert in the
way they approach the employment
market. However, many employees have
become disengaged from their work
and this is adding to the challenge of
identifying and enticing quality talent.
In the digital world, it has become easier
for enterprises to identify these hidden
candidates and to connect with them in
conversations about work and careers.
The survey also looks at a wider
range of non-financial factors that
employees evaluate in any job
choice decision and which for
employers, can shift the balance in
securing the best available talent.
The Kelly Global
Workforce Index 2014
4Kelly Global Workforce Index™
Introduction
The task of securing the top talent
for any given position is often
daunting and can be hampered by the
difficulty in identifying the best possible
candidates from a wide range of sources.
What we know is that in addition to
those who actively search for work,
there is a significant portion that
remains passive and ‘hidden’.
However, these inactive jobseekers engage
in a range of communications relating to
work and community, and considerable
effort goes into identifying the myriad
ways their interest can be harnessed.
The explosion of digital communications
and social media means that there are
now numerous ways that candidates
can signal their readiness for a
change of career or a job offer.
Uncovering Hidden Talent
5Kelly Global Workforce Index™
Engaging the
Disengaged
The current workforce is showing signs of ‘disengagement’
from employers, which has implications for workplace
performance and productivity, but also for the way that
employers connect with prospective talent.
6Kelly Global Workforce Index™
Globally, less than a third (31%) are
‘totally committed’ to their current
employer. While this level has remained
consistent since 2012, it represents
a sharp decline from 43% in 2010.
Across EMEA and APAC, the
highest levels of engagement are
in Denmark (45%), Norway (42%),
India and Indonesia (both 41%).
The lowest levels of engagement
are in Italy (3%), Hungary (10%),
Portugal (19%), Thailand and
Singapore (both 20%).
How committed or ‘engaged’ do you feel with your current employer?
(% ‘Totally Committed’ by Country)
Employee
engagement
GLOBALItalyHungaryPortugalThailandSingaporeAustraliaGermanyNew ZealandUnited KingdomChinaMalaysiaSwitzerlandNetherlandsFranceSwedenPolandRussiaIndonesiaIndiaNorwayDenmark
0%
10%
20%
30%
40%
50%
1
2
3
4
5
GLOBAL AVERAGE 31%
AUSTRALIA
CHINA
DENMARK
FRANCE
GERMANY
HUNGARY
INDIA
INDONESIA
ITALY
MALAYSIA
NETHERLANDS
NEWZEALAND
NORWAY
POLAND
PORTUGAL
RUSSIA
SINGAPORE
SWEDEN
SWITZERLAND
THAILAND
UNITEDKINGDOM
7Kelly Global Workforce Index™
Closely tied to the notion of
employee engagement is the
issue of how ‘valued ‘employees
feel by their employers.
An employee’s perception about
value, or worth, impacts on a host of
workplace performance outcomes.
Globally, 41% of employees feel
valued at work, representing
a significant decline from 45%
in 2013 and 44% in 2012.
Across EMEA and APAC, the
highest levels are in Russia, Thailand
and Indonesia, and the lowest
in Italy, Portugal and France.
To what degree do you feel that you are valued by your current employer?
(% ‘Highly valued’ and ‘Valued’’ by Country)
Employee
perception
of value to
employer
0%
10%
20%
30%
40%
50%
60%
70%
GLOBAL AVERAGE 41%
GlobalItalyPortugalFranceDenmarkAustraliaHungaryUKNetherlandsNew ZealandSingaporePolandGermanySwedenSwitzerlandMalaysiaNorwayIndiaChinaIndonesiaThailandRussia
GlobalItalyPortugalFranceDenmarkAustraliaHungaryUKNetherlandsNew ZealandSingaporePolandGermanySwedenSwitzerlandMalaysiaNorwayIndiaChinaIndonesiaThailandRussia
AUSTRALIA
CHINA
DENMARK
FRANCE
GERMANY
HUNGARY
INDIA
INDONESIA
ITALY
MALAYSIA
NETHERLANDS
NEWZEALAND
NORWAY
POLAND
PORTUGAL
RUSSIA
SINGAPORE
SWEDEN
SWITZERLAND
THAILAND
UNITEDKINGDOM
8Kelly Global Workforce Index™
Connection and
Conversation
Organisations invest in strategic approaches to help identify top talent
in their industries. Investments in online job postings and the use of
social media help to reach the broadest pool of job seekers. Targeting
prospects with regular, personalised communications is also an effective
technique to building an authentic connection with prospects.
9Kelly Global Workforce Index™
When candidates are asked about
their preferences, the strongly
favored method is for periodic contact1
from employers about relevant work
opportunities. This method is preferred
in EMEA (58%) ahead of APAC (48%).
Participation in a firm’s social media
network and its talent community is
becoming more important, particularly
in APAC where it is gathering
momentum among candidates.
Which of the following best describes how you would like to be engaged by a prospective employer?
(% by Region)
Preferred
method of
engagement
1
Periodic contact refers to phone calls,
e-mails and messages.
0%
20%
40%
60%
Receive updates on company's
financial performance
Participate in social events/
networking opportunities with
company employees
Participate in the
company's talent community
Participate in the company's
social media network
Receive periodic contact
regarding work that fits
my skill set and interests
EMEA
APAC
Global
10Kelly Global Workforce Index™
It is worth noting that among the
generations, while the use by firms
of periodic contact with candidates is
preferred by all generational groups,
there are other forms of engagement
that some individuals find appealing.
For instance, participation in a
company’s social network is preferred
by 13% of Gen Y and 11% of Gen X.
Participation in a company’s talent
community is preferred by 12% of Gen Y
and 11% of Gen X. Participation in social
events and networking opportunities
with company employees is preferred
by 12% of Gen Y and 10% of Gen X.
Interest in participating in a
company’s social media network,
talent community and social events
are best viewed as second-tier
approaches, and would be effective
supporting strategies to connect with
active and passive job seekers.
Which of the following best describes how you would like to be engaged by a prospective employer?
(% by Generation)
Preferred
method of
engagement
0%
20%
60%
80%
40%
Receive updates on company's
financial performance
Participate in social events/
networking opportunities with
company employees
Participate in the
company's talent community
Participate in the company's
social media network
Receive periodic contact
regarding work that fits
my skill set and interests
y Boomers Gen X
Baby Boomers
Gen Y
11Kelly Global Workforce Index™
Enticing Talent
Online talent communities are still a relatively new technique in
talent pool management but they hold appeal in certain markets
and are gaining traction. This study focused on employer/company-
specific talent pools. An online talent community is an interactive
forum where individuals interact with company representatives
and other community members. They will be informed about the
business as well as hear about potential job opportunities.
12Kelly Global Workforce Index™
Experience in
online talent
communities
Globally, 17% of workers say they
have participated in employers’
online talent communities.
The APAC region has some of the
highest rates of direct experience
with talent communities, particularly
in Indonesia, Thailand and India.
Participation by countries in EMEA,
on the other hand, is generally below
the global average, with the highest
rates in Russia, Poland and Hungary.
Have you had any experience participating in an employer’s online talent community?
(% ‘Yes’ by Country)
GLOBAL AVERAGE 17%
0%
5%
10%
15%
20%
25%
30%
35%
40%
GlobalFranceSwitzerlandGermanyDenmarkPortugalItalyNorwayNetherlandsSwedenAustraliaNZUKHungarySingaporePolandRussiaChinaMalaysiaIndiaThailandIndonesia
GlobalFranceSwitzerlandGermanyDenmarkPortugalItalyNorwayNetherlandsSwedenAustraliaNZUKHungarySingaporePolandRussiaChinaMalaysiaIndiaThailandIndonesia
AUSTRALIA
CHINA
DENMARK
FRANCE
GERMANY
HUNGARY
INDIA
INDONESIA
ITALY
MALAYSIA
NETHERLANDS
NEWZEALAND
NORWAY
POLAND
PORTUGAL
RUSSIA
SINGAPORE
SWEDEN
SWITZERLAND
THAILAND
UNITEDKINGDOM
13Kelly Global Workforce Index™
Experience in
online talent
communities
While online talent communities
are still to be widely adopted
across the broader workforce, they are
gathering pace, and it’s no surprise
that the early adopters are the more
tech-savvy, with approximately
a quarter of those in the High
Tech: Internet Services/Software
Development sector involved.
There are also relatively high
levels of experience in Business
Services, and Energy.
There is slower uptake among
Utilities and Education.
Have you had any experience participating in an employer’s online talent community?
(% ‘Yes’ by Industry)
Experience in online talent communities by industry
High Tech: Internet
Services/Software
Development (25%)
Business
Services (21%)
Energy (21%) High Tech:
Manufacturing (20%)
Automotive (19%) Oil/Gas (19%)
Financial Services &
Insurance (19%)
Retail (19%) Hospitality/Travel/
Leisure (18%)
Government (17%) Food & Beverage
(17%)
Transport &
Distribution (17%)
Chemical/
Petrochemical (16%)
Life Sciences (15%) Education (13%) Utilities (12%)
14Kelly Global Workforce Index™
The advantages of online talent
communities among those who
have participated (17 per cent globally)
largely centre on access to jobs, cited
by almost three-quarters (72%).
There is also an attraction to the
close connection that is engendered
with those possessing knowledge
and expertise of the business,
something that is not always
easily accessible to outsiders.
A total of 43% say they like learning
more about a given company, 36%
like to get that information from
current and former employees,
and 35% like the access to relevant
information on skills development.
Advantages of
online talent
communities
If ‘Yes’ to the previous question*, what do you like most about participating in an online talent community?
(% Globally, multiple responses allowed)
* Have you had any experience participating in an employer’s online talent community?
Access to trusted
industry information
Access to trusted career
information/tips
Access to relevant skill
development information
Learning what it is
like to work for a given
company from current
and former employees
Learning more
about a given company
Access to job
opportunities
0%
20%
60%
80%
40%
15Kelly Global Workforce Index™
There is a high degree of interest
among candidates in becoming
involved in online talent communities.
Globally, among the 83% who have no
experience of online talent communities,
40% say they are either “very interested”
or “interested” in becoming involved.
The highest level of interest is in APAC
countries, particularly India, China
and Indonesia – all above 50%.
In countries in EMEA, the highest
levels of interest are in Poland,
Hungary and Portugal.
Level of
interest in
online talent
communities
If no experience with online talent communities, how interested would you be in participating?
(% ‘Very Interested’ and ‘Interested’ by Country)
GLOBAL AVERAGE 40%
0%
10%
20%
30%
40%
50%
60%
70%
GlobalGermanyFranceSwitzerlandNew ZealandUKRussiaDenmarkAustraliaNorwaySwedenNetherlandsSingaporeItalyPortugalHungaryMalaysiaThailandPolandIndonesiaChinaIndia
GlobalGermanyFranceSwitzerlandNew ZealandUKRussiaDenmarkAustraliaNorwaySwedenNetherlandsSingaporeItalyPortugalHungaryMalaysiaThailandPolandIndonesiaChinaIndia
AUSTRALIA
CHINA
DENMARK
FRANCE
GERMANY
HUNGARY
INDIA
INDONESIA
ITALY
MALAYSIA
NETHERLANDS
NEWZEALAND
NORWAY
POLAND
PORTUGAL
RUSSIA
SINGAPORE
SWEDEN
SWITZERLAND
THAILAND
UNITEDKINGDOM
16Kelly Global Workforce Index™
Interest in online talent communities is
highest among Gen Y. Of those with
no experience with talent communities
(83% globally), 44% of Gen Y express
a desire to become involved.
A total of 42% of Gen X are similarly
interested in being involved and even
one-third of Baby Boomers want to
take part, suggesting a fertile area for
employers who are seeking to gain
exposure to prospective employees.
Level of
interest in
online talent
communities
If no experience with online talent communities, how interested would you be in participating?
(% ‘Very Interested’ and ‘Interested’ by Generation, globally)
33% Baby Boomers
42% Gen X
44% Gen Y
17Kelly Global Workforce Index™
Among those who have not had
direct experience with online
talent communities (83% globally),
there are high rates of interest
across certain industry sectors.
This includes Business Services,
High Tech: Internet Services/
Software Development,
Government, Oil/Gas, Energy and
Financial Services & Insurance
The lowest levels of interest are in
Education (30%) and Utilities (37%).
Level of interest
in online talent
communities
If no experience with online talent communities, how interested would you be in participating?
(% ‘Very Interested’ and ‘Interested’ by Industry)
Level of interest in online talent communities by industry
High Tech: Internet
Services/Software
Development (48%)
Business
Services (48%)
Energy (44%)
High Tech:
Manufacturing (41%)
Automotive (42%)
Oil/Gas (44%) Financial Services &
Insurance (44%)
Retail (43%)Hospitality/Travel/
Leisure (43%)
Government (45%)
Food & Beverage
(43%)
Transport &
Distribution (39%)
Chemical/
Petrochemical (39%)
Life Sciences (41%)
Education (30%)Utilities (37%)
18Kelly Global Workforce Index™
Social Media and
Career Networking
Social media has become an integral part of career decisions
and job selection. But the use of social media in career and
employment decisions is highly dependent on geography.
19Kelly Global Workforce Index™
While approximately one-third
(34%) of respondents globally
rely on social media in their job and
career decisions, this varies markedly
across the EMEA and APAC regions.
In APAC, China (70%), India (64%),
Thailand (60%) and Indonesia
(57%) have rates significantly
above the global average.
In EMEA, the leaders are Poland
(52%), Denmark (51%), Netherlands
(49%) and Hungary (46%).
Do you use your social media network when making career/employment decisions?
(% ‘Yes’ by Country)
Use of social
media networks
in employment
decisions
GLOBAL AVERAGE 34%
0%
10%
20%
30%
40%
50%
60%
70%
GlobalFranceAustraliaRussiaNew ZealandUKPortugalSwedenItalyGermanySwitzerlandNorwayHungarySingaporeNetherlandsMalaysiaDenmarkPolandIndonesiaThailandIndiaChina
GlobalFranceAustraliaRussiaNew ZealandUKPortugalSwedenItalyGermanySwitzerlandNorwayHungarySingaporeNetherlandsMalaysiaDenmarkPolandIndonesiaThailandIndiaChina
AUSTRALIA
CHINA
DENMARK
FRANCE
HUNGARY
INDIA
INDONESIA
MALAYSIA
NETHERLANDS
NEWZEALAND
NORWAY
POLAND
PORTUGAL
RUSSIA
SINGAPORE
SWEDEN
SWITZERLAND
THAILAND
UNITEDKINGDOM
ITALY
GERMANY
20Kelly Global Workforce Index™
Do you use your social media network when making career/employment decisions?
(% ‘Yes’ by Region)
Use of social
media networks
in employment
decisions
The trend in the use of social
media networks for career/
employment decisions appears to have
tapered off in the past three years.
Globally the number using their social
media networks for employment and
career decisions has fallen from 41% in
2012 to 39% in 2013 and 34% in 2014.
In APAC, the number has fallen from
58% in 2012 to 51% in 2014, while in
EMEA, the rate has fallen from 40%
to 34% over the three-year period.
0%
20%
60%
80%
40%
201420132012
EMEA
APAC
Global
21Kelly Global Workforce Index™
Do you use your social media network when making career/employment decisions?
(% ‘Yes’ by Industry)
Use of social
media networks
in employment
decisions
The use of social media networks for
employment and career decision-
making is not uniform across industries.
There is a wide divergence from
almost half that use these platforms
in more leading edge areas to less
than a third at the other extreme.
Those most likely to be using social
media networks in their employment and
career decisions are: High Tech: Internet
Services/Software Development, Life
Sciences, High Tech: Manufacturing,
Business Services, Energy, and
Hospitality/Travel/Leisure. Those
least likely are involved in Education,
Transport/Distribution, and Utilities.
Across the board, those engaged in
Professional/Technical occupations are
more likely (38%) to use social media in
their career engagement than those in
Non-Professional/Technical areas (29%).
Use of SM networks in employment decisions
High Tech: Internet
Services/Software
Development (47%)
Business
Services (38%)
Energy (38%)High Tech:
Manufacturing (39%)
Automotive (35%)Oil/Gas (37%) Financial Services &
Insurance (37%)
Retail (33%)
Hospitality/Travel/
Leisure (38%)
Government (34%) Food & Beverage
(34%)
Transport &
Distribution (31%)
Chemical/
Petrochemical (35%)
Life Sciences (40%)
Education (30%)Utilities (31%)
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The spread of social media across the
community has also been reflected
in the recruitment field, especially
over a period when traditional print
advertising has been on the decline.
Globally, more than one-third (36%)
say they are now more inclined to
search for jobs via social media than
through traditional means such as
newspaper advertisements, online job
boards or recruitment companies.
In the fast growing economies of
APAC, social media holds sway over
other forms of job search, led by
India, Thailand, Indonesia, Malaysia,
China and Singapore – all with more
than 50% opting for social media.
In EMEA, there is moderate
take-up in France, Netherlands,
Poland and Sweden.
Would you be more inclined to search for jobs via social media than traditional methods?
(% ‘Yes’ by Country)
Preference for
social media as a
job search tool
* “traditional methods” includes newspaper advertisements, online job boards or recruitment companies.
GLOBAL AVERAGE 36%
0%
10%
20%
30%
40%
50%
60%
70%
GlobalPortugalNorwayRussiaGermanySwitzerlandHungaryAustraliaItalyDenmarkNew ZealandUKSwedenPolandNetherlandsFranceSingaporeChinaMalaysiaIndonesiaThailandIndia
GlobalPortugalNorwayRussiaGermanySwitzerlandHungaryAustraliaItalyDenmarkNew ZealandUKSwedenPolandNetherlandsFranceSingaporeChinaMalaysiaIndonesiaThailandIndia
AUSTRALIA
CHINA
DENMARK
FRANCE
GERMANY
HUNGARY
INDIA
INDONESIA
ITALY
MALAYSIA
NETHERLANDS
NEWZEALAND
NORWAY
POLAND
PORTUGAL
RUSSIA
SINGAPORE
SWEDEN
SWITZERLAND
THAILAND
UNITEDKINGDOM
23Kelly Global Workforce Index™
Just as the use of social media
in career-related decisions has
waned somewhat in recent years,
the role of social media as a job
search device has also tapered
globally between 2013 and 2014.
In APAC, the number preferring
social media networks over traditional
recruitment methods jumped
sharply from 47% in 2012 to 56% in
2013, but has now dipped slightly
to 53% in the latest survey.
However, EMEA displays a pattern of
consistently increasing social media
preference between 2012 and 2014.
Would you be more inclined to search for jobs via social media than traditional methods?
(% ‘Yes’ by Region)
Preference for
social media as a
job search tool
0%
20%
60%
80%
40%
201420132012
EMEA
APAC
Global
24Kelly Global Workforce Index™
Preference for
social media as a
job search tool
The inclination to adopt social media
as a job search tool registers most
strongly among full-time employees
(39%), and those looking for work (37%).
Those who are unemployed are slightly
less likely to use social media (33%).
Would you be more inclined to search for jobs via social media than traditional methods?
(% ‘Yes’ by Employment Status)
30%
32%
38%
36%
40%
34%
UnemployedTemp/Casual/ContractPart-timeLooking for workFull-time
25Kelly Global Workforce Index™
Job Applications –
Digital, Virtual
or Traditional?
The act of applying for work has changed markedly
with the advent of online communications.
26Kelly Global Workforce Index™
The use of digital/electronic
resumes is now the norm, with
80% globally nominating it as their
preferred means of applying for a
job, well ahead of the traditional hard
copy application preferred by 16%.
But there is also a limit, even in the
emerging world of virtual and social
media platforms. Just 4% globally
opt for some of the alternative means
of applying for a job including social
media and video applications.
The preference for digital/
electronic applications in EMEA
(86%) and APAC (84%) is slightly
higher than the global average.
What is your most preferred way to apply for a job?
(% by Region)
Preferred
way to apply
for a job
0%
20%
60%
100%
80%
40%
Video resume/Video interview/
Social media/Other
Traditional resume
or application
Digital/electronic
resume or application
EMEA
APAC
Global
27Kelly Global Workforce Index™
While the preferred way to
search for work is changing,
the actual way that people
secure work is also evolving.
The uptake of digital and electronic
communications has seen online
job boards become the most
popular way of securing work.
One quarter of respondents
globally secured their most recent
job via online job boards, with a
higher rate of 27% in APAC.
Another notable feature is that
while the use of recruitment/staffing
companies and headhunters was
used by just 14% globally, it is much
more widespread in APAC at 23%.
The use of ‘word-of-mouth’ as a means
of securing work is only approximately
half as common in APAC as it is
elsewhere around the globe.
How did you secure your most recent job?
(% top four methods by Region )
Most common
method of
securing work
Recruitment/staffing
company/head hunter
Direct approach from
employer/recruiter
Word-of-mouthOnline job board
0%
10%
20%
30%
EMEA
APAC
Global
28Kelly Global Workforce Index™
The adoption of online job boards
as a job search tool varies
considerably across individual countries
in the EMEA and APAC regions.
The countries with the largest
percentage of respondents securing
their most recent job via an online job
board are Poland, Germany, Australia,
Thailand and Hungary, all above 30%.
Norway, Russia and India are all well
below the global average of 25%.
How did you secure your most recent job?
(% answering ‘online job board’ by Country, APAC & EMEA)
Use of online
job boards to
secure work
GLOBAL AVERAGE 25%
GlobalNorwayRussiaIndiaItalySingaporeChinaUKMalaysiaSwitzerlandSwedenPortugalNetherlandsNew ZealandIndonesiaFranceDenmarkHungaryThailandAustraliaGermanyPoland
0%
5%
10%
15%
20%
25%
30%
35%
40%
45%
GlobalNorwayRussiaIndiaItalySingaporeChinaUKMalaysiaSwitzerlandSwedenPortugalNetherlandsNew ZealandIndonesiaFranceDenmarkHungaryThailandAustraliaGermanyPoland
AUSTRALIA
CHINA
DENMARK
FRANCE
GERMANY
HUNGARY
INDIA
INDONESIA
ITALY
MALAYSIA
NETHERLANDS
NEWZEALAND
NORWAY
POLAND
PORTUGAL
RUSSIA
SINGAPORE
SWEDEN
SWITZERLAND
THAILAND
UNITEDKINGDOM
29Kelly Global Workforce Index™
Online Jobs Boards –
Candidate Preferences
In the quest to compete for the best and brightest talent, employers
use a number of techniques to engage and converse with job
seekers and build interest in their organisations. Online job boards
have become a favored tool for candidates to seek work.
30Kelly Global Workforce Index™
The preferred among all respondents
are general job boards that cater
to a broad range of positions and
industries. Globally, 76% prefer these,
with EMEA (87%) and APAC (85%),
well ahead of the global average.
Aggregator job boards, which gather
a host of information and place
it on a single site, are preferred
by one-third globally, by 32% in
EMEA, but only 10% in APAC.
Company-specific job boards also
have a relatively strong following
with one-third globally preferring this
targeted approach to job search.
Niche and/or association-specific
job boards are preferred by
14% globally but with a stronger
(19%) following in APAC.
Which of the following types of online job boards do you most prefer for searching job opportunities and/or evaluating the marketplace?
(% by Region, multiple responses allowed)
Preferred
online job
boards
Niche and/or association-specific
job boards
Company-specific job boards Aggregator job boardsGeneral job boards
0%
20%
40%
60%
80%
100%
EMEA
APAC
Global
31Kelly Global Workforce Index™
The choice of online jobs
boards varies according to the
employment status of the individual
– whether full-time, part-time,
temporary/casual/contract, and those
unemployed or looking for work.
All categories of respondents prefer
general job boards but they are more
popular with full-time, the unemployed
and those looking for work than they
are with part-time and temporary/
casual/contract employees.
Aggregator job boards, with their
one-stop-shop features, are most
popular with those looking for
work and those unemployed.
Which of the following types of online job boards do you most prefer for searching job opportunities and/or evaluating the marketplace?
(% by Employment Status, globally, multiple responses allowed)
Preferred
online job
boards
Niche and/or association-specific
job boards
Aggregator job boardsCompany-specific job boardsGeneral job boards
0%
20%
40%
60%
80%
100%
Full-time
Part-time
Temp/
Casual/
Contract
Unemployed
Looking
for work
32Kelly Global Workforce Index™
Preferred
online job
boards
There are some important distinctions
between the way that employees
in the Professional/Technical category
(Education, Engineering, Finance/
Accounting, Healthcare, IT, Law,
Math, Marketing, Sales, Science,
and Security Clearance) go about
scouring the jobs market compared
with those in Non-Professional/
Technical areas (Administrative/
Office Clerical, Call centre/Customer
Service, and Light Industrial).
General job boards are favored among
both groups, but significantly more
Professional/Technical workers than Non-
Professional/Technical prefer company-
specific job boards (35% versus 31%).
Niche job boards are more than
twice as popular among Professional/
Technical workers as Non-Professional/
Technical (19% versus 8%).
Which of the following types of online job boards do you most prefer for searching job opportunities and/or evaluating the marketplace?
(% by Occupation type, multiple responses allowed)
n-Pro/Tech
/Tech
Niche and/or association-specific
job boards
Company-specific job boards Aggregator job boardsGeneral job boards
0%
20%
40%
60%
80%
100%
Non-Professonal/
Technical
Professional/
Technical
33Kelly Global Workforce Index™
Critical Factors in the
Employment Decision
The process of engaging active and passive jobseekers through multi
channel communications comprises a major element in any quest for
talent. But it is only the first stage, and there are a range of further
considerations which can prove compelling to candidates in securing
work. The KGWI sought to identify these key factors that stand out in the
minds of employees and candidates and which become critical for them
in determining the likelihood of one employer over another. Financial
benefits are pivotal but they are not the only factors that come into
play, and they can be outweighed by a range of non-financial benefits.
34Kelly Global Workforce Index™
When respondents are asked
to identify the factors that
influence their decision to accept
one position over another, there are
key elements that stand out. Not
surprisingly, financial benefits are
the prime consideration, with 84%
of workers globally saying that these
drive their decision to accept a given
job. However, a total of 64% indicate
that work-life balance would sway
their decision. A total of 62% mention
that opportunities for advancement
would influence their employment
decision, while 58% say training and/
or development programs are the key
factor that would influence their choice.
Also interesting are the factors least
likely to sway an employment decision
– considerations such as corporate
goodwill, non-traditional perks or
benefits, global opportunities, and equal
opportunity or diversity considerations.
Which of the following make an organisation an attractive employer or would drive your decision to accept one job/position over another?
(%, multiple responses allowed)
What makes
an ideal
employer?
Ideal employer
Work/life
balance (64%)
Salary/benefits/
financial incentives
(84%)
Opportunity to work
with knowledgeable
colleagues (46%)
Exposure to
technologies and
equipment (29%)
Environmentally
friendly/responsible
work practices (34%)
Training/development
programs (58%)
Communication/
feedback received
during the
application (42%)
Corporate
reputation (34%)
Corporate
culture (34%)
Opportunity for
advancement (62%)
Flexible work
arrangements (42%)
Diversity/equal
opportunities record
(28%)
Derive more sense
of meaning from
work (28%)
Corporate values that
match your own (34%)
Non-traditional
perks/benefits (24%)
Corporate sovereignty/
goodwill (17%)
Global/international
opportunities (24%)
35Kelly Global Workforce Index™
Looking at the top four factors
that influence job choice, there
are some key comparisons across
the APAC and EMEA regions.
Those in APAC (86%) rate salary
and benefits slightly higher
than those in EMEA (80%).
Work-life balance is significantly
more important in APAC (74%)
than in EMEA (59%).
Workers in APAC (62%) are more likely
to be influenced by advancement
opportunities than those in EMEA
(57%), while training and development
programs are more important in
APAC (64%) than in EMEA (51%).
Which of the following make an organisation an attractive employer or would drive your decision to accept one job/position over another?
(%, top four factors, multiple responses allowed)
What makes
an ideal
employer?
Training/development programsOpportunity for advancementWork/life balanceSalary/benefits/financial incentives
40%
50%
60%
70%
90%
80%
100%
EMEA
APAC
Global
36Kelly Global Workforce Index™
What makes
an ideal
employer?
Across a range of Professional/
Technical occupations, the
significance of some of the key
factors in employment selection
comes into sharper focus.
The issue of Salary/benefits/
financial incentives is selected most
frequently as the top factor by all
the selected Professional/Technical
occupations, with IT (87%) highest.
In regard to Work/life balance,
significantly more IT and Science
professionals selected this than
other selected occupations.
Opportunities for advancement have
low appeal in Education (53%) as
opposed to Science (68%) and IT (65%).
Likewise, training and development
have low appeal in Education
(52%) but considerably higher in
IT (66%) and Science (61%).
Which of the following make an organisation an attractive employer or would drive your decision to accept one job/position over another?
(% by select Professional/Technical occupations, multiple responses allowed)
Training/development programsOpportunities for advancementWork/life balanceSalary/benefits/financial incentives
50%
60%
70%
80%
90%
100%
Education
Engineering
Finance/
Accounting
Health Care
IT
Science
37Kelly Global Workforce Index™
The issue of engaging employees and
jobseekers in a conversation becomes
important in any effort to identify and
target the most compelling talent.
The forms of communication that elicit
these conversations have changed over
recent years and continue to evolve as
employees flock to various platforms,
and as employers vary the nature of
their employment proposition.
What is clear is that any systematic
effort in HR management needs to be
aware of these developments and look
to harness the most effective channels
for the talent cohort in question.
Employees have moved en masse to
online job boards as the preferred
vehicle for hiring. They have also been
quick to utilize social media in a variety
of career and job-related discussions,
although there appears to have been a
softening in the most recent survey.
This may explain in part the increasing
focus on online talent communities,
where more informed discussions become
possible with a network of current, past
and potential employees of particular
organisations. These platforms enable
candidates to hone in on relevant matters
that will directly sway their job decisions.
Employers will be taking a closer
look at these networks as their
popularity and usefulness grows.
Also important are the additional factors
that come in to play when employees
are deciding where to work.
Financial considerations remain
paramount but increasingly employees
are looking to the longer term and
taking into account lifestyle and personal
development issues. These can become
the make-or-break factors in swaying
candidates to one job over another.
Conclusion
Right Platform – Right Target
38Kelly Global Workforce Index™
About the kelly global workforce index
The Kelly Global Workforce Index (KGWI) is an annual global survey revealing opinions
about work and the workplace. Approximately 230,000 people across the Americas,
EMEA and APAC regions responded to the survey. The survey was conducted online by
RDA Group on behalf of Kelly Services..
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Engaging Active and Passive Jobseekers - A spotlight on Europe and Asia-Pacific

  • 1. kelly Global workforce index™ ENGAGING ACTIVE AND PASSIVE JOB SEEKERS
  • 2. 2Kelly Global Workforce Index™ 3% 10% 19% ITALY PORTUGAL HUNGARY THE TOP FOUR FACTORS THAT ATTRACT TALENT 64% 62% 58% 84% Salary/benefits/ financial incentives Work/life balance Opportunity for advancement Training/ development program 12 % LIKE TO ENGAGE WITH POTENTIAL EMPLOYERS VIA THE COMPANY’S SOCIAL MEDIA NETWORK 59 % LIKE PERIODIC CONTACT, INCLUDING PHONE CALLS, E-MAILS AND MESSAGES, FROM POTENTIAL EMPLOYERS ABOUT RELEVANT WORK OPPORTUNITIES PREFERRED METHOD OF ENGAGEMENT (GLOBAL) 11 % LIKE TO PARTICIPATE IN POTENTIAL EMPLOYERS’ ONLINE TALENT COMMUNITIES THE TOP 3 COUNTRIES WITH THE LEAST COMMITMENT TO CURRENT EMPLOYERS 36% are more inclined to search for jobs via social media than through traditional methods (newspaper ads, online job boards, recruitment companies) 25% secured work via online job boards 17% have participated in an employers’ online talent community, of which 72% cite access to job opportunities as the biggest attraction SEARCHING FOR AND SECURING WORK JOB APPLICATIONS – THE PREFERRED METHOD 80% digital resume/application 4% virtual (video/social media) 16% traditional hardcopy resume EMEA APAC 8 % 18 % EMEA APAC 13 % 14 % EMEA APAC 58 % 48 % 2
  • 3. 3Kelly Global Workforce Index™ 4 Introduction: Uncovering Hidden Talent 5 Engaging the Disengaged 8 Connection and Conversation 11 Enticing Talent 18 Social Media and Career Networking 25 Job Applications – Digital, Virtual or Traditional? 29 Online Job Boards – Candidate Preferences 33 Critical Factors in the Employment Decision 37 Conclusion: Right Platform – Right Target contents The Kelly Global Workforce Index (KGWI) is an annual global survey revealing opinions about work and the workplace. Almost 230,000 people across the Americas, EMEA and APAC regions responded to the 2014 survey. The topics covered in the 2014 KGWI survey include: • Engaging Active and Passive Job Seekers • Career Development • The Candidate Experience from Hiring to Onboarding • Worker Preferences and Workplace Agility A total of 31 countries participated in the survey, utilizing 20 different languages. Results span workplace generations, as well as key industries and occupations. This first installment, on the topic, Engaging Active and Passive Job Seekers, examines the nature of the contemporary job search process from a candidate’s perspective. As well as those candidates that are openly looking for work, there are large numbers who are more covert in the way they approach the employment market. However, many employees have become disengaged from their work and this is adding to the challenge of identifying and enticing quality talent. In the digital world, it has become easier for enterprises to identify these hidden candidates and to connect with them in conversations about work and careers. The survey also looks at a wider range of non-financial factors that employees evaluate in any job choice decision and which for employers, can shift the balance in securing the best available talent. The Kelly Global Workforce Index 2014
  • 4. 4Kelly Global Workforce Index™ Introduction The task of securing the top talent for any given position is often daunting and can be hampered by the difficulty in identifying the best possible candidates from a wide range of sources. What we know is that in addition to those who actively search for work, there is a significant portion that remains passive and ‘hidden’. However, these inactive jobseekers engage in a range of communications relating to work and community, and considerable effort goes into identifying the myriad ways their interest can be harnessed. The explosion of digital communications and social media means that there are now numerous ways that candidates can signal their readiness for a change of career or a job offer. Uncovering Hidden Talent
  • 5. 5Kelly Global Workforce Index™ Engaging the Disengaged The current workforce is showing signs of ‘disengagement’ from employers, which has implications for workplace performance and productivity, but also for the way that employers connect with prospective talent.
  • 6. 6Kelly Global Workforce Index™ Globally, less than a third (31%) are ‘totally committed’ to their current employer. While this level has remained consistent since 2012, it represents a sharp decline from 43% in 2010. Across EMEA and APAC, the highest levels of engagement are in Denmark (45%), Norway (42%), India and Indonesia (both 41%). The lowest levels of engagement are in Italy (3%), Hungary (10%), Portugal (19%), Thailand and Singapore (both 20%). How committed or ‘engaged’ do you feel with your current employer? (% ‘Totally Committed’ by Country) Employee engagement GLOBALItalyHungaryPortugalThailandSingaporeAustraliaGermanyNew ZealandUnited KingdomChinaMalaysiaSwitzerlandNetherlandsFranceSwedenPolandRussiaIndonesiaIndiaNorwayDenmark 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 1 2 3 4 5 GLOBAL AVERAGE 31% AUSTRALIA CHINA DENMARK FRANCE GERMANY HUNGARY INDIA INDONESIA ITALY MALAYSIA NETHERLANDS NEWZEALAND NORWAY POLAND PORTUGAL RUSSIA SINGAPORE SWEDEN SWITZERLAND THAILAND UNITEDKINGDOM
  • 7. 7Kelly Global Workforce Index™ Closely tied to the notion of employee engagement is the issue of how ‘valued ‘employees feel by their employers. An employee’s perception about value, or worth, impacts on a host of workplace performance outcomes. Globally, 41% of employees feel valued at work, representing a significant decline from 45% in 2013 and 44% in 2012. Across EMEA and APAC, the highest levels are in Russia, Thailand and Indonesia, and the lowest in Italy, Portugal and France. To what degree do you feel that you are valued by your current employer? (% ‘Highly valued’ and ‘Valued’’ by Country) Employee perception of value to employer 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% GLOBAL AVERAGE 41% GlobalItalyPortugalFranceDenmarkAustraliaHungaryUKNetherlandsNew ZealandSingaporePolandGermanySwedenSwitzerlandMalaysiaNorwayIndiaChinaIndonesiaThailandRussia GlobalItalyPortugalFranceDenmarkAustraliaHungaryUKNetherlandsNew ZealandSingaporePolandGermanySwedenSwitzerlandMalaysiaNorwayIndiaChinaIndonesiaThailandRussia AUSTRALIA CHINA DENMARK FRANCE GERMANY HUNGARY INDIA INDONESIA ITALY MALAYSIA NETHERLANDS NEWZEALAND NORWAY POLAND PORTUGAL RUSSIA SINGAPORE SWEDEN SWITZERLAND THAILAND UNITEDKINGDOM
  • 8. 8Kelly Global Workforce Index™ Connection and Conversation Organisations invest in strategic approaches to help identify top talent in their industries. Investments in online job postings and the use of social media help to reach the broadest pool of job seekers. Targeting prospects with regular, personalised communications is also an effective technique to building an authentic connection with prospects.
  • 9. 9Kelly Global Workforce Index™ When candidates are asked about their preferences, the strongly favored method is for periodic contact1 from employers about relevant work opportunities. This method is preferred in EMEA (58%) ahead of APAC (48%). Participation in a firm’s social media network and its talent community is becoming more important, particularly in APAC where it is gathering momentum among candidates. Which of the following best describes how you would like to be engaged by a prospective employer? (% by Region) Preferred method of engagement 1 Periodic contact refers to phone calls, e-mails and messages. 0% 20% 40% 60% Receive updates on company's financial performance Participate in social events/ networking opportunities with company employees Participate in the company's talent community Participate in the company's social media network Receive periodic contact regarding work that fits my skill set and interests EMEA APAC Global
  • 10. 10Kelly Global Workforce Index™ It is worth noting that among the generations, while the use by firms of periodic contact with candidates is preferred by all generational groups, there are other forms of engagement that some individuals find appealing. For instance, participation in a company’s social network is preferred by 13% of Gen Y and 11% of Gen X. Participation in a company’s talent community is preferred by 12% of Gen Y and 11% of Gen X. Participation in social events and networking opportunities with company employees is preferred by 12% of Gen Y and 10% of Gen X. Interest in participating in a company’s social media network, talent community and social events are best viewed as second-tier approaches, and would be effective supporting strategies to connect with active and passive job seekers. Which of the following best describes how you would like to be engaged by a prospective employer? (% by Generation) Preferred method of engagement 0% 20% 60% 80% 40% Receive updates on company's financial performance Participate in social events/ networking opportunities with company employees Participate in the company's talent community Participate in the company's social media network Receive periodic contact regarding work that fits my skill set and interests y Boomers Gen X Baby Boomers Gen Y
  • 11. 11Kelly Global Workforce Index™ Enticing Talent Online talent communities are still a relatively new technique in talent pool management but they hold appeal in certain markets and are gaining traction. This study focused on employer/company- specific talent pools. An online talent community is an interactive forum where individuals interact with company representatives and other community members. They will be informed about the business as well as hear about potential job opportunities.
  • 12. 12Kelly Global Workforce Index™ Experience in online talent communities Globally, 17% of workers say they have participated in employers’ online talent communities. The APAC region has some of the highest rates of direct experience with talent communities, particularly in Indonesia, Thailand and India. Participation by countries in EMEA, on the other hand, is generally below the global average, with the highest rates in Russia, Poland and Hungary. Have you had any experience participating in an employer’s online talent community? (% ‘Yes’ by Country) GLOBAL AVERAGE 17% 0% 5% 10% 15% 20% 25% 30% 35% 40% GlobalFranceSwitzerlandGermanyDenmarkPortugalItalyNorwayNetherlandsSwedenAustraliaNZUKHungarySingaporePolandRussiaChinaMalaysiaIndiaThailandIndonesia GlobalFranceSwitzerlandGermanyDenmarkPortugalItalyNorwayNetherlandsSwedenAustraliaNZUKHungarySingaporePolandRussiaChinaMalaysiaIndiaThailandIndonesia AUSTRALIA CHINA DENMARK FRANCE GERMANY HUNGARY INDIA INDONESIA ITALY MALAYSIA NETHERLANDS NEWZEALAND NORWAY POLAND PORTUGAL RUSSIA SINGAPORE SWEDEN SWITZERLAND THAILAND UNITEDKINGDOM
  • 13. 13Kelly Global Workforce Index™ Experience in online talent communities While online talent communities are still to be widely adopted across the broader workforce, they are gathering pace, and it’s no surprise that the early adopters are the more tech-savvy, with approximately a quarter of those in the High Tech: Internet Services/Software Development sector involved. There are also relatively high levels of experience in Business Services, and Energy. There is slower uptake among Utilities and Education. Have you had any experience participating in an employer’s online talent community? (% ‘Yes’ by Industry) Experience in online talent communities by industry High Tech: Internet Services/Software Development (25%) Business Services (21%) Energy (21%) High Tech: Manufacturing (20%) Automotive (19%) Oil/Gas (19%) Financial Services & Insurance (19%) Retail (19%) Hospitality/Travel/ Leisure (18%) Government (17%) Food & Beverage (17%) Transport & Distribution (17%) Chemical/ Petrochemical (16%) Life Sciences (15%) Education (13%) Utilities (12%)
  • 14. 14Kelly Global Workforce Index™ The advantages of online talent communities among those who have participated (17 per cent globally) largely centre on access to jobs, cited by almost three-quarters (72%). There is also an attraction to the close connection that is engendered with those possessing knowledge and expertise of the business, something that is not always easily accessible to outsiders. A total of 43% say they like learning more about a given company, 36% like to get that information from current and former employees, and 35% like the access to relevant information on skills development. Advantages of online talent communities If ‘Yes’ to the previous question*, what do you like most about participating in an online talent community? (% Globally, multiple responses allowed) * Have you had any experience participating in an employer’s online talent community? Access to trusted industry information Access to trusted career information/tips Access to relevant skill development information Learning what it is like to work for a given company from current and former employees Learning more about a given company Access to job opportunities 0% 20% 60% 80% 40%
  • 15. 15Kelly Global Workforce Index™ There is a high degree of interest among candidates in becoming involved in online talent communities. Globally, among the 83% who have no experience of online talent communities, 40% say they are either “very interested” or “interested” in becoming involved. The highest level of interest is in APAC countries, particularly India, China and Indonesia – all above 50%. In countries in EMEA, the highest levels of interest are in Poland, Hungary and Portugal. Level of interest in online talent communities If no experience with online talent communities, how interested would you be in participating? (% ‘Very Interested’ and ‘Interested’ by Country) GLOBAL AVERAGE 40% 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% GlobalGermanyFranceSwitzerlandNew ZealandUKRussiaDenmarkAustraliaNorwaySwedenNetherlandsSingaporeItalyPortugalHungaryMalaysiaThailandPolandIndonesiaChinaIndia GlobalGermanyFranceSwitzerlandNew ZealandUKRussiaDenmarkAustraliaNorwaySwedenNetherlandsSingaporeItalyPortugalHungaryMalaysiaThailandPolandIndonesiaChinaIndia AUSTRALIA CHINA DENMARK FRANCE GERMANY HUNGARY INDIA INDONESIA ITALY MALAYSIA NETHERLANDS NEWZEALAND NORWAY POLAND PORTUGAL RUSSIA SINGAPORE SWEDEN SWITZERLAND THAILAND UNITEDKINGDOM
  • 16. 16Kelly Global Workforce Index™ Interest in online talent communities is highest among Gen Y. Of those with no experience with talent communities (83% globally), 44% of Gen Y express a desire to become involved. A total of 42% of Gen X are similarly interested in being involved and even one-third of Baby Boomers want to take part, suggesting a fertile area for employers who are seeking to gain exposure to prospective employees. Level of interest in online talent communities If no experience with online talent communities, how interested would you be in participating? (% ‘Very Interested’ and ‘Interested’ by Generation, globally) 33% Baby Boomers 42% Gen X 44% Gen Y
  • 17. 17Kelly Global Workforce Index™ Among those who have not had direct experience with online talent communities (83% globally), there are high rates of interest across certain industry sectors. This includes Business Services, High Tech: Internet Services/ Software Development, Government, Oil/Gas, Energy and Financial Services & Insurance The lowest levels of interest are in Education (30%) and Utilities (37%). Level of interest in online talent communities If no experience with online talent communities, how interested would you be in participating? (% ‘Very Interested’ and ‘Interested’ by Industry) Level of interest in online talent communities by industry High Tech: Internet Services/Software Development (48%) Business Services (48%) Energy (44%) High Tech: Manufacturing (41%) Automotive (42%) Oil/Gas (44%) Financial Services & Insurance (44%) Retail (43%)Hospitality/Travel/ Leisure (43%) Government (45%) Food & Beverage (43%) Transport & Distribution (39%) Chemical/ Petrochemical (39%) Life Sciences (41%) Education (30%)Utilities (37%)
  • 18. 18Kelly Global Workforce Index™ Social Media and Career Networking Social media has become an integral part of career decisions and job selection. But the use of social media in career and employment decisions is highly dependent on geography.
  • 19. 19Kelly Global Workforce Index™ While approximately one-third (34%) of respondents globally rely on social media in their job and career decisions, this varies markedly across the EMEA and APAC regions. In APAC, China (70%), India (64%), Thailand (60%) and Indonesia (57%) have rates significantly above the global average. In EMEA, the leaders are Poland (52%), Denmark (51%), Netherlands (49%) and Hungary (46%). Do you use your social media network when making career/employment decisions? (% ‘Yes’ by Country) Use of social media networks in employment decisions GLOBAL AVERAGE 34% 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% GlobalFranceAustraliaRussiaNew ZealandUKPortugalSwedenItalyGermanySwitzerlandNorwayHungarySingaporeNetherlandsMalaysiaDenmarkPolandIndonesiaThailandIndiaChina GlobalFranceAustraliaRussiaNew ZealandUKPortugalSwedenItalyGermanySwitzerlandNorwayHungarySingaporeNetherlandsMalaysiaDenmarkPolandIndonesiaThailandIndiaChina AUSTRALIA CHINA DENMARK FRANCE HUNGARY INDIA INDONESIA MALAYSIA NETHERLANDS NEWZEALAND NORWAY POLAND PORTUGAL RUSSIA SINGAPORE SWEDEN SWITZERLAND THAILAND UNITEDKINGDOM ITALY GERMANY
  • 20. 20Kelly Global Workforce Index™ Do you use your social media network when making career/employment decisions? (% ‘Yes’ by Region) Use of social media networks in employment decisions The trend in the use of social media networks for career/ employment decisions appears to have tapered off in the past three years. Globally the number using their social media networks for employment and career decisions has fallen from 41% in 2012 to 39% in 2013 and 34% in 2014. In APAC, the number has fallen from 58% in 2012 to 51% in 2014, while in EMEA, the rate has fallen from 40% to 34% over the three-year period. 0% 20% 60% 80% 40% 201420132012 EMEA APAC Global
  • 21. 21Kelly Global Workforce Index™ Do you use your social media network when making career/employment decisions? (% ‘Yes’ by Industry) Use of social media networks in employment decisions The use of social media networks for employment and career decision- making is not uniform across industries. There is a wide divergence from almost half that use these platforms in more leading edge areas to less than a third at the other extreme. Those most likely to be using social media networks in their employment and career decisions are: High Tech: Internet Services/Software Development, Life Sciences, High Tech: Manufacturing, Business Services, Energy, and Hospitality/Travel/Leisure. Those least likely are involved in Education, Transport/Distribution, and Utilities. Across the board, those engaged in Professional/Technical occupations are more likely (38%) to use social media in their career engagement than those in Non-Professional/Technical areas (29%). Use of SM networks in employment decisions High Tech: Internet Services/Software Development (47%) Business Services (38%) Energy (38%)High Tech: Manufacturing (39%) Automotive (35%)Oil/Gas (37%) Financial Services & Insurance (37%) Retail (33%) Hospitality/Travel/ Leisure (38%) Government (34%) Food & Beverage (34%) Transport & Distribution (31%) Chemical/ Petrochemical (35%) Life Sciences (40%) Education (30%)Utilities (31%)
  • 22. 22Kelly Global Workforce Index™ The spread of social media across the community has also been reflected in the recruitment field, especially over a period when traditional print advertising has been on the decline. Globally, more than one-third (36%) say they are now more inclined to search for jobs via social media than through traditional means such as newspaper advertisements, online job boards or recruitment companies. In the fast growing economies of APAC, social media holds sway over other forms of job search, led by India, Thailand, Indonesia, Malaysia, China and Singapore – all with more than 50% opting for social media. In EMEA, there is moderate take-up in France, Netherlands, Poland and Sweden. Would you be more inclined to search for jobs via social media than traditional methods? (% ‘Yes’ by Country) Preference for social media as a job search tool * “traditional methods” includes newspaper advertisements, online job boards or recruitment companies. GLOBAL AVERAGE 36% 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% GlobalPortugalNorwayRussiaGermanySwitzerlandHungaryAustraliaItalyDenmarkNew ZealandUKSwedenPolandNetherlandsFranceSingaporeChinaMalaysiaIndonesiaThailandIndia GlobalPortugalNorwayRussiaGermanySwitzerlandHungaryAustraliaItalyDenmarkNew ZealandUKSwedenPolandNetherlandsFranceSingaporeChinaMalaysiaIndonesiaThailandIndia AUSTRALIA CHINA DENMARK FRANCE GERMANY HUNGARY INDIA INDONESIA ITALY MALAYSIA NETHERLANDS NEWZEALAND NORWAY POLAND PORTUGAL RUSSIA SINGAPORE SWEDEN SWITZERLAND THAILAND UNITEDKINGDOM
  • 23. 23Kelly Global Workforce Index™ Just as the use of social media in career-related decisions has waned somewhat in recent years, the role of social media as a job search device has also tapered globally between 2013 and 2014. In APAC, the number preferring social media networks over traditional recruitment methods jumped sharply from 47% in 2012 to 56% in 2013, but has now dipped slightly to 53% in the latest survey. However, EMEA displays a pattern of consistently increasing social media preference between 2012 and 2014. Would you be more inclined to search for jobs via social media than traditional methods? (% ‘Yes’ by Region) Preference for social media as a job search tool 0% 20% 60% 80% 40% 201420132012 EMEA APAC Global
  • 24. 24Kelly Global Workforce Index™ Preference for social media as a job search tool The inclination to adopt social media as a job search tool registers most strongly among full-time employees (39%), and those looking for work (37%). Those who are unemployed are slightly less likely to use social media (33%). Would you be more inclined to search for jobs via social media than traditional methods? (% ‘Yes’ by Employment Status) 30% 32% 38% 36% 40% 34% UnemployedTemp/Casual/ContractPart-timeLooking for workFull-time
  • 25. 25Kelly Global Workforce Index™ Job Applications – Digital, Virtual or Traditional? The act of applying for work has changed markedly with the advent of online communications.
  • 26. 26Kelly Global Workforce Index™ The use of digital/electronic resumes is now the norm, with 80% globally nominating it as their preferred means of applying for a job, well ahead of the traditional hard copy application preferred by 16%. But there is also a limit, even in the emerging world of virtual and social media platforms. Just 4% globally opt for some of the alternative means of applying for a job including social media and video applications. The preference for digital/ electronic applications in EMEA (86%) and APAC (84%) is slightly higher than the global average. What is your most preferred way to apply for a job? (% by Region) Preferred way to apply for a job 0% 20% 60% 100% 80% 40% Video resume/Video interview/ Social media/Other Traditional resume or application Digital/electronic resume or application EMEA APAC Global
  • 27. 27Kelly Global Workforce Index™ While the preferred way to search for work is changing, the actual way that people secure work is also evolving. The uptake of digital and electronic communications has seen online job boards become the most popular way of securing work. One quarter of respondents globally secured their most recent job via online job boards, with a higher rate of 27% in APAC. Another notable feature is that while the use of recruitment/staffing companies and headhunters was used by just 14% globally, it is much more widespread in APAC at 23%. The use of ‘word-of-mouth’ as a means of securing work is only approximately half as common in APAC as it is elsewhere around the globe. How did you secure your most recent job? (% top four methods by Region ) Most common method of securing work Recruitment/staffing company/head hunter Direct approach from employer/recruiter Word-of-mouthOnline job board 0% 10% 20% 30% EMEA APAC Global
  • 28. 28Kelly Global Workforce Index™ The adoption of online job boards as a job search tool varies considerably across individual countries in the EMEA and APAC regions. The countries with the largest percentage of respondents securing their most recent job via an online job board are Poland, Germany, Australia, Thailand and Hungary, all above 30%. Norway, Russia and India are all well below the global average of 25%. How did you secure your most recent job? (% answering ‘online job board’ by Country, APAC & EMEA) Use of online job boards to secure work GLOBAL AVERAGE 25% GlobalNorwayRussiaIndiaItalySingaporeChinaUKMalaysiaSwitzerlandSwedenPortugalNetherlandsNew ZealandIndonesiaFranceDenmarkHungaryThailandAustraliaGermanyPoland 0% 5% 10% 15% 20% 25% 30% 35% 40% 45% GlobalNorwayRussiaIndiaItalySingaporeChinaUKMalaysiaSwitzerlandSwedenPortugalNetherlandsNew ZealandIndonesiaFranceDenmarkHungaryThailandAustraliaGermanyPoland AUSTRALIA CHINA DENMARK FRANCE GERMANY HUNGARY INDIA INDONESIA ITALY MALAYSIA NETHERLANDS NEWZEALAND NORWAY POLAND PORTUGAL RUSSIA SINGAPORE SWEDEN SWITZERLAND THAILAND UNITEDKINGDOM
  • 29. 29Kelly Global Workforce Index™ Online Jobs Boards – Candidate Preferences In the quest to compete for the best and brightest talent, employers use a number of techniques to engage and converse with job seekers and build interest in their organisations. Online job boards have become a favored tool for candidates to seek work.
  • 30. 30Kelly Global Workforce Index™ The preferred among all respondents are general job boards that cater to a broad range of positions and industries. Globally, 76% prefer these, with EMEA (87%) and APAC (85%), well ahead of the global average. Aggregator job boards, which gather a host of information and place it on a single site, are preferred by one-third globally, by 32% in EMEA, but only 10% in APAC. Company-specific job boards also have a relatively strong following with one-third globally preferring this targeted approach to job search. Niche and/or association-specific job boards are preferred by 14% globally but with a stronger (19%) following in APAC. Which of the following types of online job boards do you most prefer for searching job opportunities and/or evaluating the marketplace? (% by Region, multiple responses allowed) Preferred online job boards Niche and/or association-specific job boards Company-specific job boards Aggregator job boardsGeneral job boards 0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100% EMEA APAC Global
  • 31. 31Kelly Global Workforce Index™ The choice of online jobs boards varies according to the employment status of the individual – whether full-time, part-time, temporary/casual/contract, and those unemployed or looking for work. All categories of respondents prefer general job boards but they are more popular with full-time, the unemployed and those looking for work than they are with part-time and temporary/ casual/contract employees. Aggregator job boards, with their one-stop-shop features, are most popular with those looking for work and those unemployed. Which of the following types of online job boards do you most prefer for searching job opportunities and/or evaluating the marketplace? (% by Employment Status, globally, multiple responses allowed) Preferred online job boards Niche and/or association-specific job boards Aggregator job boardsCompany-specific job boardsGeneral job boards 0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100% Full-time Part-time Temp/ Casual/ Contract Unemployed Looking for work
  • 32. 32Kelly Global Workforce Index™ Preferred online job boards There are some important distinctions between the way that employees in the Professional/Technical category (Education, Engineering, Finance/ Accounting, Healthcare, IT, Law, Math, Marketing, Sales, Science, and Security Clearance) go about scouring the jobs market compared with those in Non-Professional/ Technical areas (Administrative/ Office Clerical, Call centre/Customer Service, and Light Industrial). General job boards are favored among both groups, but significantly more Professional/Technical workers than Non- Professional/Technical prefer company- specific job boards (35% versus 31%). Niche job boards are more than twice as popular among Professional/ Technical workers as Non-Professional/ Technical (19% versus 8%). Which of the following types of online job boards do you most prefer for searching job opportunities and/or evaluating the marketplace? (% by Occupation type, multiple responses allowed) n-Pro/Tech /Tech Niche and/or association-specific job boards Company-specific job boards Aggregator job boardsGeneral job boards 0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100% Non-Professonal/ Technical Professional/ Technical
  • 33. 33Kelly Global Workforce Index™ Critical Factors in the Employment Decision The process of engaging active and passive jobseekers through multi channel communications comprises a major element in any quest for talent. But it is only the first stage, and there are a range of further considerations which can prove compelling to candidates in securing work. The KGWI sought to identify these key factors that stand out in the minds of employees and candidates and which become critical for them in determining the likelihood of one employer over another. Financial benefits are pivotal but they are not the only factors that come into play, and they can be outweighed by a range of non-financial benefits.
  • 34. 34Kelly Global Workforce Index™ When respondents are asked to identify the factors that influence their decision to accept one position over another, there are key elements that stand out. Not surprisingly, financial benefits are the prime consideration, with 84% of workers globally saying that these drive their decision to accept a given job. However, a total of 64% indicate that work-life balance would sway their decision. A total of 62% mention that opportunities for advancement would influence their employment decision, while 58% say training and/ or development programs are the key factor that would influence their choice. Also interesting are the factors least likely to sway an employment decision – considerations such as corporate goodwill, non-traditional perks or benefits, global opportunities, and equal opportunity or diversity considerations. Which of the following make an organisation an attractive employer or would drive your decision to accept one job/position over another? (%, multiple responses allowed) What makes an ideal employer? Ideal employer Work/life balance (64%) Salary/benefits/ financial incentives (84%) Opportunity to work with knowledgeable colleagues (46%) Exposure to technologies and equipment (29%) Environmentally friendly/responsible work practices (34%) Training/development programs (58%) Communication/ feedback received during the application (42%) Corporate reputation (34%) Corporate culture (34%) Opportunity for advancement (62%) Flexible work arrangements (42%) Diversity/equal opportunities record (28%) Derive more sense of meaning from work (28%) Corporate values that match your own (34%) Non-traditional perks/benefits (24%) Corporate sovereignty/ goodwill (17%) Global/international opportunities (24%)
  • 35. 35Kelly Global Workforce Index™ Looking at the top four factors that influence job choice, there are some key comparisons across the APAC and EMEA regions. Those in APAC (86%) rate salary and benefits slightly higher than those in EMEA (80%). Work-life balance is significantly more important in APAC (74%) than in EMEA (59%). Workers in APAC (62%) are more likely to be influenced by advancement opportunities than those in EMEA (57%), while training and development programs are more important in APAC (64%) than in EMEA (51%). Which of the following make an organisation an attractive employer or would drive your decision to accept one job/position over another? (%, top four factors, multiple responses allowed) What makes an ideal employer? Training/development programsOpportunity for advancementWork/life balanceSalary/benefits/financial incentives 40% 50% 60% 70% 90% 80% 100% EMEA APAC Global
  • 36. 36Kelly Global Workforce Index™ What makes an ideal employer? Across a range of Professional/ Technical occupations, the significance of some of the key factors in employment selection comes into sharper focus. The issue of Salary/benefits/ financial incentives is selected most frequently as the top factor by all the selected Professional/Technical occupations, with IT (87%) highest. In regard to Work/life balance, significantly more IT and Science professionals selected this than other selected occupations. Opportunities for advancement have low appeal in Education (53%) as opposed to Science (68%) and IT (65%). Likewise, training and development have low appeal in Education (52%) but considerably higher in IT (66%) and Science (61%). Which of the following make an organisation an attractive employer or would drive your decision to accept one job/position over another? (% by select Professional/Technical occupations, multiple responses allowed) Training/development programsOpportunities for advancementWork/life balanceSalary/benefits/financial incentives 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100% Education Engineering Finance/ Accounting Health Care IT Science
  • 37. 37Kelly Global Workforce Index™ The issue of engaging employees and jobseekers in a conversation becomes important in any effort to identify and target the most compelling talent. The forms of communication that elicit these conversations have changed over recent years and continue to evolve as employees flock to various platforms, and as employers vary the nature of their employment proposition. What is clear is that any systematic effort in HR management needs to be aware of these developments and look to harness the most effective channels for the talent cohort in question. Employees have moved en masse to online job boards as the preferred vehicle for hiring. They have also been quick to utilize social media in a variety of career and job-related discussions, although there appears to have been a softening in the most recent survey. This may explain in part the increasing focus on online talent communities, where more informed discussions become possible with a network of current, past and potential employees of particular organisations. These platforms enable candidates to hone in on relevant matters that will directly sway their job decisions. Employers will be taking a closer look at these networks as their popularity and usefulness grows. Also important are the additional factors that come in to play when employees are deciding where to work. Financial considerations remain paramount but increasingly employees are looking to the longer term and taking into account lifestyle and personal development issues. These can become the make-or-break factors in swaying candidates to one job over another. Conclusion Right Platform – Right Target
  • 38. 38Kelly Global Workforce Index™ About the kelly global workforce index The Kelly Global Workforce Index (KGWI) is an annual global survey revealing opinions about work and the workplace. Approximately 230,000 people across the Americas, EMEA and APAC regions responded to the survey. The survey was conducted online by RDA Group on behalf of Kelly Services.. EXIT An Equal Opportunity Employer © 2014 Kelly Services kellyservices.com About Kelly Services® Kelly Services, Inc. (NASDAQ: KELYA, KELYB) is a leader in providing workforce solutions. Kelly® offers a comprehensive array of outsourcing and consulting services as well as world-class staffing on a temporary, temporary-to-hire, and direct-hire basis. Serving clients around the globe, Kelly provided employment to approximately 540,000 employees in 2013. Revenue in 2013 was $5.4 billion. Visit kellyservices.com and connect with us on Facebook,  LinkedIn, and Twitter. Download The Talent Project, a free iPad® app by Kelly Services.