The majority of Indian job seekers (70%) are looking for work flexibility in comparison to salary, which includes the ability to work from home, set their own hours and take breaks as needed while on the job hunt, according to survey research from Indeed published by Indo-Asian News Service.

A total of 1,810 individuals, consisting of 561 employers and 1,249 job seekers, were included in the survey.

Sashi Kumar, Head of Sales, Indeed India, said, "It is imperative that we see the future of work as a journey and not as a destination. Streamlining processes, building aspirations and empathetic consideration can really empower jobseekers and unlock a diverse pool of talent. Hence, employers who want to attract and retain top talent need to be aware of these preferences and be willing to adapt.”

The research also showed that approximately 69% of job seekers consider the job location's proximity to their office space, including the distance between the job and the job seeker's home or current workplace.

At the same time, 67% of job seekers consider the compensation offered for the job, including the salary, benefits, health insurance, family leave policies and other learning and development programmes associated with the job.

Indeed’s research also found that 63% of job seekers prefer to work in a hybrid setting, where they can work from home some days and from the office on other days. Job seekers also said they often feel like they need more transparency and clarity about the job and the interview process.

In the application process, Indeed found that nearly half of job seekers (48%) want to know the salary range from employers before applying for a role. At the same time, 15% said they have heard back from recruiters within 10-15 business days, while 63% waited longer.