| Dear candidate,
Now that the first quarter of 2023 has passed, it is a good time to look back at the past year. In 2022, more than half of the job openings remained unfilled. As a result, employers often lowered their requirements or chose to train new employees themselves. Even when qualified candidates responded, they sometimes proved unaffordable due to their salary demands, jeopardizing companies’ salary caps.
Is money important?
It seems that money is becoming increasingly important in the job search, but is it really? Does money make people happy? Research shows that salary is not the most important motivator for choosing a job. Of course, it is nice to earn a good salary, but it is not the only factor that contributes to job happiness. A job that pays well, but that you don’t enjoy, often doesn’t last long.
Work happiness
It is therefore important to look at other factors that determine your work happiness. For example, are you looking for a job that contributes to your personal values? Do you find it important to develop and challenge yourself? Do you want to work at a company that has a positive impact on society? These are all aspects that can influence your job happiness and that you, as an employee, should pay attention to. But employers also have an important role in this. They can ensure that a culture is created in which employees feel heard and valued, and in which they can grow. Of course, no one wants to lose out financially, but it is important to be open to a meeting and listen to what the company has to offer. After all, it’s all about the right match between employer and employee. |
