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More than half of workers in Vietnam are eyeing new job opportunities (Taiwan News)

01 August 2023

The Vietnamese employment landscape is shifting with 35% of Vietnamese workers seeking a new job right now and a further 21% are planning to start a job hunt in the next six months, reports Taiwan News, citing a study by Michael Page Vietnam. This unprecedented trend unveils a dynamic job market marked by increased fluidity and the willingness of individuals to explore new career opportunities. Meanwhile, 9 in 10 Vietnamese who started a new job last year are open to new opportunities. A flexible mindset towards career progression has become the new norm, with the majority viewing job transitions as a regular part of their employment journey, Michael Page noted.

May Wah Chan, regional director of Michael Page Vietnam said, "95% of all employees in Vietnam are open to considering new opportunities. Even generally happy employees will explore new career prospects. Vietnamese employees are now seeking a more comprehensive package, attractive salaries, flexibility, career growth, frequent recognition and a work culture that aligns with their values in a range of areas, including sustainability, and diversity, equity and inclusion."