Women are more likely than men to consider changing jobs. Nearly half of millennial workers also plan to switch employers. Job dissatisfaction is particularly evident among fully remote employees, with every second person in this group considering leaving their company. The situation is further complicated by a lack of trust in managers, reported by as many as 29 percent of Polish employees. In such an atmosphere, job insecurity affects nearly one-third of the workforce, according to a new analysis by ManpowerGroup.
Women More Likely to Feel Professionally Insecure
According to the survey, 41 percent of women are considering leaving their job, compared with 36 percent of men. The situation is particularly alarming among millennials, where almost half (49 percent) admit they want to quit. In comparison, 40 percent of Generation Z and 28 percent of Generation X workers are thinking about leaving. Remote workers appear the least satisfied – 49 percent are ready to change employers.
The analysis also examined job security and fear of layoffs. Women feel less secure than men: 34 percent worry about losing their jobs compared with 29 percent of men. Generation Z (37 percent) and millennials (36 percent) feel the least secure, compared with just 26 percent of Generation X. Among remote workers, 38 percent report low job security, compared with 29 percent of on-site employees and 25 percent of hybrid workers.
“Job insecurity among younger generations may stem from a lack of experience with the frequent and dynamic labor market changes that older generations have already faced. People entering the workforce or just starting their careers do not yet know how to navigate the job market, which can create insecurity and fears of losing their job or struggling to find a new one. Stability is also undermined by temporary contracts, project-based work, or freelance arrangements,” explained Katarzyna Pączkowska, Director of Permanent Recruitment at Manpower.
According to Pączkowska, economic instability and fears of crisis add to these concerns. “Remote or hybrid work also makes it harder to build a sense of belonging to an organization and to integrate with the team. Onboarding and management are more challenging in these models, which can further fuel feelings of insecurity,” she added.
Generation Z the Most Distrustful of Managers
The lowest level of trust in managers was recorded among Generation Z (36 percent). The figure is slightly lower for Generation X (29 percent) and millennials (27 percent). Gender differences are minimal, with 28 percent of women and 29 percent of men reporting distrust in their managers. Work style, however, matters: 28 percent of remote employees lack trust in their managers, compared with just 12 percent of hybrid workers.
“Building trust in managers starts with communication – it must be transparent and two-way. Leaders should listen to employee feedback and provide constructive input. Dialogue varies depending on whether work is on-site, hybrid, or remote, but regardless of generation or work model, employees expect authenticity and opportunities for career development tailored to their needs. This creates an atmosphere of trust,” Pączkowska noted.
Rising Pessimism Among Employees
While 60 percent of employees believe they could find a better job within six months, one in three (33 percent) doubts they could secure new employment that meets their expectations in the same timeframe. Generation X is the most skeptical (41 percent), compared with 31 percent of Gen Z and 27 percent of millennials. Differences between women (34 percent) and men (33 percent) are small. Among on-site workers, 38 percent doubt they could find a new job within six months, compared with 33 percent of hybrid workers and 27 percent of remote workers.
“Younger generations are less attached to a single employer and do not plan long-term careers within one company, which sets them apart from older workers. This mindset makes them more flexible in changing jobs. Their greater optimism about navigating today’s labor market is also supported by stronger digital skills, which are most developed among the youngest employees,” Pączkowska concluded.
The ManpowerGroup Global Talent Barometer 2025 was conducted between March 14 and April 11, 2025, surveying over 13,000 employees across 19 countries worldwide, including nearly 500 respondents from Poland.
