Indian workers to prioritise family time over career advancements in 2025: Report

IANS January 29, 2025 225 views

A fascinating new report reveals that Indian workers are redefining success beyond traditional career metrics. Employees are now prioritizing family time, mental well-being, and work-life harmony over climbing the corporate ladder. The survey shows that 78% of workers want more time with family, while 41% are exploring side gigs to manage financial pressures. This shift suggests a profound transformation in how the Indian workforce views professional satisfaction and personal happiness.

"Creating workplaces where people feel supported in both their work and personal lives isn't just nice to have -- it's essential for helping people thrive" - Rachael Townsley, Indeed
Indian workers to prioritise family time over career advancements in 2025: Report
Bengaluru, Jan 29: Marking a significant nearly four in five (78 per cent) employees in India aim to prioritise family time with spouses, children and parents over career advancement in 2025, according to a report on Wednesday.

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Indian workers shifting focus to family and personal well-being

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Financial stability becoming more important than career ladder

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41% exploring side gigs to manage rising living costs

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Employees seeking flexible, supportive work environments

The report by job site Indeed explores employee aspirations for 2025 across key Asia Pacific markets including India, Singapore, Australia, and Japan. It reveals a growing focus on work-life harmony which is about more than just shorter hours. 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.

“We’re definitely seeing a shift in what matters to Indian workers," said Rachael Townsley, Marketing Director (Australia, India and Singapore) at Indeed.

"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. It’s a reminder that creating workplaces where people feel supported in both their work and personal lives isn’t just nice to have -- it’s essential for helping people thrive," Townsley added.

In addition, over one in four (27 per cent) Indian employees have identified increasing their earning capacity as their top resolution for 2025, the report said. Many employees are also feeling the financial pinch as inflation continues to outpace salary growth, with respondents stating not having a competitive salary as the biggest obstacle.

In metropolitan areas like Delhi and Mumbai, the escalating cost of living has driven a substantial portion of the workforce to seek additional sources of income. In fact, 41 per cent of workers are already exploring or engaging inside gigs to maintain financial stability and offset the rising expenses.

Interestingly, despite the desire to earn more, many employees are less inclined toward pursuing leadership roles. Instead, the ideal career for Indian employees in 2025 includes stability, fair pay, and good benefits.

Alongside these evolving priorities, Indian employees remain optimistic about the job market. Over half (55 per cent) express confidence in the expansion of opportunities in emerging sectors and industries. In preparation, employees are actively working to build diverse skill sets and are staying flexible and open to new job opportunities or relocations.

The report is based on survey including 2,507 respondents from India and 1,211, 1,206, and 1,202 respondents each from Singapore, Australia, and Japan respectively.

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