The Global Workplace Report 2025 from analytics firm WorkL draws on responses from more than 500,000 employees in more than 100 countries and reports an average global engagement score of 75 percent, similar to recent years.

The report notes a trend toward "career minimalism," which describes some employees, particularly men, who prioritize predictable flexibility and balance over traditional advancement.

Source: https://workplaceinsight.net/global-survey-points-to-ongoing-yearning-for-flexible-work/

So, the question for our readers is: Do Employees Want "Career Minimalism?"

Here is the opinion of one of the McCalmon editorial staff:

Jack McCalmon, Esq.

Employees wanting more flexibility and balance is not new. What is new is that more employers are using flexibility and balance as a recruitment tool.

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