Grant Thornton Highlights Key Priorities for Workers

Grant Thornton’s 2024 State of Work in America survey highlights critical trends affecting workers across various industries, including technology, banking, healthcare, manufacturing, retail, and transportation. In technology, career growth is a top priority for employees, with 73% actively seeking internal advancement, despite concerns about AI replacing jobs. Similarly, banking workers face burnout, with

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66% considering leaving their organizations for better opportunities, driven by stress and ongoing industry changes. For healthcare employees, long hours and inadequate staffing contribute to burnout, despite positive feedback about the impact of technology in their roles. These challenges highlight the importance of career progression, better engagement, and addressing employee concerns to reduce turnover.

In manufacturing, workers prioritize base pay, but long hours—cited by 54% as a cause of burnout—remain a significant challenge. Creative workforce management strategies that offer more flexibility could help retain employees. Retail workers also face burnout, with mental health issues and worker shortages being major contributors. To combat this, retailers should ensure clear role expectations and promote a healthy work-life balance. In transportation and distribution, competitive pay and benefits remain crucial for attracting and retaining workers, but long hours and burnout are persistent issues. Technology, such as improved route planning and better parking solutions, can help reduce stress and improve worker well-being. Across these industries, addressing employee concerns and prioritizing well-being are essential for maintaining a productive and satisfied workforce.

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