Workers Don’t Feel Like a 9-to-5 Job Is a Safe Bet Anymore

Job security is a key reason people choose traditional employment over independent work. But declining perceptions of job security, coupled with workers rethinking what they want when it comes to work/life balance, are leading more people to prioritize flexibility, autonomy, and control when choosing where they will work. New data shows that the percentage of traditional full-time workers who believe independent work is more secure than traditional work has increased significantly in the last four years. Because of this shift, to successfully attract and retain top talent in the post-pandemic world, employers will need to give their employees the freedom and flexibility associated with independent work.