Blitz Bureau
NEW DELHI: Nearly four in five (78 per cent) employees in India aim to prioritise family time with spouses, children and parents over career advancement, according to a report by job site Indeed.
The report 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 wellbeing 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,” 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.
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. 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.
