Bangkok--29 Apr--JobStreet.com
JobStreet.com, Asia-Pacific’s leading online recruitment website, recently conducted a survey, "Voices from workers to employers”. The survey results found that most employees want salary increases and fair treatment while employers want employees to help their organization save cost.
Ms.TanapornSatitpunwaycha, Country Manager, Jobstreet (Thailand) co., Ltd. said
“This survey was carried out on 1,800 employees in private companies and 260 employers. We found that 52% of all respondents pointed that, the most important thing for most employees is related to salary which includes compensation and other benefits. About 12% asked for fair treatment, 7% needed encouragement and praise from their employers. While 41% of employers asked employees to save organization resources in order to reduce cost. In addition, 36% of employers want their employees to work harder while 14% want employees to reduce day-offs and come to work on time. "
Employee’s needs VS Employer’s needs
Employee Employer
More salary Save cost for company
Fair Treatment Work harder
Encouragement Punctuality
Career advancement No Face Book or MSN during office hours
More holiday Less Day-Off
A survey on monthly labour force in February 2011, prepared by the National Statistical Office, indicated that the number of unemployed in February 2011 totaled 268,000, which was a decrease of 115,000, compared to the same period last year. At the same time, a survey on Job-Changing Trends conducted by Jobstreet.com recently indicated that the number of people who want to change jobs is on the rise. The inclination to change job grew as much as 92%.
When asked why employees want to change jobs, 52% said they are not satisfied with their salary. They indicated that the salary is only enough for monthly expenditure without any excess meant for savings. Only 8% of employees are satisfied with their current salary. This survey also found that 23% wanted to change jobs because they wanted a new job experience and 13% claimed that they are not happy with their boss.
For those who are happy to remain at their present jobs, 18% said because they cannot find a new job and 13% said their workplace is close to their home. Other reasons include having good work environment, satisfaction with their salary and having a good boss. Interestingly, only 2% mentioned about company loyalty, good governance and organization’s culture.
Jobstreet.com also carried out another survey on the attitude of employees towards the process of considering salary increment or promotion. 48% of employers believed that chance for promotion is dependent on work performance while 18% indicated it might be due to their compliance to company directions, and 12% said it depends on their experience.
On the other hand, there are 17% of employees with negative perception towards promotion. They believed that the familiarity with the supervisor, flattering the boss, having partisan sentiments and destiny are the main reasons for the promotion. The factors of seniority and personality came in last.
For employers’ view, the 5 main factors which affect employees’ promotions are as follows;
1. Skill — 61.8%
2. Work performance — 58.7%
3. Higher efficiency level than the current position — 52.1%
4. Acceptance and approval from their immediate supervisor — 43.6%
5. Good attitude — 23.2%
With regards to what factors employers consider when giving out more fringe benefits to the employees, 91.1% of respondents said it is based on the results of the Company during the year, 76.4% consider employee’s performance, while 30.9% said it depends on achievement of each department’s target, 30.5% considered from the general economy and inflation, 23.2% based on comparison with other companies.
"Due to Labour Day, the day we focus on Thai workers, this survey was intended to allow employees to express their needs in order to help reflect the needs of these employees at the same time offers the perspectives of employers to promote better understanding between the two parties. It can be concluded that the employee’s needs are not in line with the employer’s demands. Hopefully this survey will help create more understanding between workers and employers, which will be beneficial for working people and will also be useful in Human Resources Development and Management.” said Ms.Tanaporn.