Some 64% of employees in Romania say that they believe their current job offers them stability, but limited opportunities for development, according to a survey by Genesis Property.
The survey, which was undertaken in July, found that 14% feel ‘completely secure’ in their role and are confident about their career prospects, while around half described themselves as relatively secure but said they are closely monitoring developments within their company and the wider labour market.
According to Genesis Property, the survey indicates that professional security is ‘no longer built exclusively around the stability of a job, but increasingly around people’s ability to learn, adapt and remain relevant in an economy reshaped by artificial intelligence’.
Other findings from the survey include that 47% of respondents believe that the are at a stage of their career without significant professional change, while more than 21% are focused on learning and adapting to keep pace with changes in the labour market. Just 13% said that they believe they are experiencing a clear period of career growth.
‘Remain relevant’
”Job security no longer means just the stability of a job, but the ability of people to remain relevant in a rapidly changing economic and social context,” commented Teodor Stoica, HR manager, Genesis Property.
“Economic pressures, role transformation and the advance of artificial intelligence are leading employees to seek more than continuity: real opportunities for learning, adaptation and evolution. In this context, organisations must create environments that not only support today’s performance, but also prepare people for what is to come. The office can become an important part of this process, a space for collaboration, exchange of ideas, learning and professional development, capable of supporting the transformation of people and the resilience of companies.”
Financial pressures
The survey also highlights financial pressures affecting workers. Almost 24% reported stagnant salaries or pay rises that are lower than in previous years, while more than 18% said their workload has increased. Around 12% observed cost-cutting measures being introduced within their organisations.
Concerns about the wider economy were also cited by respondents, with more than 40% of respondents citing economic conditions as their biggest concern, while approximately 26% feared restructuring or job losses. Nearly 11% said a lack of opportunities for professional development was their primary concern.
The survey also examined attitudes towards artificial intelligence in the workplace. More than a third (35%) described AI as both an opportunity and a threat, while a similar percentage (34%) viewed it mainly as an opportunity. Around 22% said they do not expect AI to have a significant impact on their job. Read more here.
