Who gives a shuck? An Oyster report on employee disillusionment

In this report, we get to the bottom of what’s driving employee disillusionment and share a blueprint for companies to “win back” their people.

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46%

Rise in global contractor hires from 2023 to 2024.

57%

Companies plan to hire talent in another country this year.

18%

Of all hires were software engineers—most in-demand role.

Standout findings:

50%

of participants say their #1 priority in life is their mental health, while career advancement is #5.

75%

say taking time off is very important to their well-being.

54%

of workers say their focus at work has changed over the last 12 months.

75%

say they find it hard to focus on work due to the cost-of-living crisis.

My world’s on fire, how about yours?

Explore key findings from 500+ HR leaders on where they’re hiring, what they’re paying, and how they’re planning ahead.

Employees facing a world of constant pressures—from war to climate change to economic uncertainty—are questioning the meaning and purpose of work.  Learn from modern knowledge workers about their biggest challenges and what employers can do to change work for the better, including:

  • What’s behind the spike in employee disengagement and disillusionment 
  • How knowledge workers across different geographies, ages, and racial groups have been affected
  • What organizations can do to combat this new wave of pressures and create a better, happier workplace

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Learn from modern knowledge workers about their biggest challenges and what employers can do to change work for the better.

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Learn from modern knowledge workers about their biggest challenges and what employers can do to change work for the better.

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