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Global economic uncertainty is weighing heavily on workers' feelings about job security

Global economic uncertainty is weighing heavily on workers' feelings about job security Image: PEXELS/SevenStorm JUHASZIMRUS

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Infographic showing the worries about job security

Most workers are concerned about job security. Image: Randstad

Infographic showing the activity of quitting their job

Nearly half of workers would quit a role if it impacted on their enjoyment of life. Image: Randstad

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Financial factors were preventing many respondents from retiring. Image: Randstad

Infographic showing the factors around work flexibility

Flexible hours and location is important to the majority of workers. Image: Randstad

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Social and environmental values at work are more important to younger employees. Image: Randstad

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