The Kelly Global Workforce Index is an annual survey revealing opinions about work and the workplace from a generational viewpoint. Launched in late 2011, approximately 170,000 people from the Americas, APAC and EMEA participated in the current survey. Results will be published throughout 2012 on a variety of topics such as employee retention, social media and the highly virtual workplace.

More Than Half of Global Workforce Considering Job Change According to Annual Survey by Kelly Services®

TROY, Mich. -- (April 17, 2012) – Employees across the globe have experienced unprecedented economic turmoil, and, as a result, are restless regarding future career goals. Many are unhappy in their jobs and are actively searching for new opportunities. Others are content with their current employment position but are seeking greater engagement and meaning from their positions.

These findings are part of the latest survey results from the Kelly Global Workforce Index (KGWI), an annual survey conducted by Kelly Services (NASDAQ: KELYA, KELYB). Survey participants revealed the workforce issues that are important to them, the influences that affect their employer choices, and the particular corporate attributes attractive to them. Nearly 170,000 people across all generations in 30 countries, including the Americas, APAC and EMEA regions, participated in the current survey.

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