Indians prioritise work-life balance, willing to quit inflexible jobs: Survey
Bengaluru: Amid discussions on the 90-hour workweek, a Randstad survey reveals that 52% of Indian workers would quit a job lacking flexibility—significantly higher than the global average of 31%.
According to Randstad India's Workmonitor 2025 study, 60% of respondents would leave a job if they did not get along with their manager. The survey, released on Tuesday, also found that 58% of Indian workers (compared to 44% globally) have left jobs due to toxic workplaces, while 53% (compared to 27% globally) quit because they felt uncomfortable expressing their opinions.
Viswanath PS, MD & CEO of Randstad India, stated, “Flexibility is no longer a perk but a baseline expectation across all age groups. Whether it’s Gen Z entering the workforce, millennials balancing career and family, or Gen X in leadership roles, everyone values the ability to work on their own terms.” He emphasised that organisations must integrate flexibility into work design or risk losing talent to more progressive workplaces.
The survey highlights a shift in workplace priorities, with traditional motivators like salary being replaced by factors such as flexibility, a sense of belonging, and learning and development (L&D) opportunities. Around 69% of Indian workers prioritise a sense of belonging (compared to 55% globally), and 67% would leave a job without L&D opportunities (compared to 41% globally). With AI adoption on the rise, 43% of Indian employees consider AI training a crucial skill.
Demand for flexible working hours is higher in India across all generations than the global average. Gen Z (62% vs. 45% globally) seeks flexibility due to digital-first job markets, long commutes, and intense competition. Millennials (66% vs. 39% globally) value it for work-life balance, especially childcare and family responsibilities. Gen X (65% vs. 25% globally) prioritises it to manage strategic roles alongside personal well-being.
Unlike global markets where hybrid work is well-established, India's work culture, infrastructure challenges, and deep-rooted family responsibilities make flexibility essential rather than optional, the survey noted.
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Etihad Airways resumes operations with eight passenger flights from Abu Dhabi; two bound for India
Abu Dhabi: Days after air operations were disrupted due to airspace closure, Etihad Airways reportedly resumed limited operations on Monday, with eight passenger flights taking off from Abu Dhabi International Airport at 2:00 pm (GMT 11:00), according to global flight tracking service Flightradar24.
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Flight tracking data showed that a total of eight passenger services departed from Abu Dhabi after 2:00 pm local time. Of these, one flight was bound for Delhi and another for Mumbai. The remaining flights were reported to have resumed operations to their respective destinations.
Air traffic in the region had been disrupted following rising tensions in the Middle East after a joint US-Israeli attack on Iran.
8 passenger flights have been able to take off from Abu Dhabi since 14:00 local time. pic.twitter.com/4eYs3ReJaJ
— Flightradar24 (@flightradar24) March 2, 2026
