More than 75% of employees succeed in balancing work and private life

In Greece, 63% of those surveyed believe that many Greek companies and organizations suffered from the financial crisis according to the latest finding of the Randstad Workmonitor. 
Over 50% of Greek employees feel they cannot take time off because of their workload.  However, 66% of employees believe they have to work harder when colleagues are on holidays whilst 70% of employees are not worried about their work being taken over by colleagues when going on holidays and feel comfortable about doing so.  Over 50% of employees answer calls or emails from their work whilst on holidays.  Most employees worldwide say they perform noticeably better after a few days off and in Greece 71% believe this.

It is also noticed that when taking a day off, the vast majority is busier the day before and the day after.  Approximately 33% of Greek employees can take a day off or go on holidays when they want to.  In other countries the rate is higher usually over 40%.

Striking a successful balance between work and private life does not always mean that employees can separate the two.  More than 57% of employees agree that their workload has increased but despite the increased workload, more than 75% of those surveyed believe that they succeed in keeping a balance between work and their private life. 

Last year companies worldwide suffered from the downturn. In most countries approximately half of the employees noticed a pick-up in workload in Q2.  This positive development has influenced the confidence people have in finding a new job, in case they have to look for one.

Only in Greece and India increased workload has had no positive influence on the confidence in finding a new job and the fear of losing one?s current job.  In both countries a substantial number of employees fear losing their job; this is an increase compared to three months ago.

A complete press report, including detailed regional differences, is available on:http://www.randstad.gr/index.php?pageid=27&par_men=&sub1_men=&sub2_men=&newscatsid=&newscontid=38.

The Randstad Workmonitor

After the successful introduction of the Workmonitor in the Netherlands in 2003 and more recently in Germany, the survey now covers 25 countries around the world, encompassing Europe, Asia Pacific and the Americas. The Randstad Workmonitor is published four times a year, making both local and global trends in mobility regularly visible over time.

The Workmonitor?s Mobility Index, which tracks worker confidence and captures expectations surrounding the likelihood of changing employers within a six month time frame, provides a comprehensive understanding of job market sentiments and employee trends. In addition to measuring mobility, also employee satisfaction & personal motivation, as well as a rotating set of themed questions are part of the survey.

The quantitative study is conducted via an online questionnaire among a population aged 18-65, working a minimum of 24 hours a week in a paid job (not self-employed). The minimal sample size is 400 interviews per country, using Survey Sampling International. Research for the 2nd wave was conducted May 7-18, 2010.

Randstad specializes in solutions in the field of flexible work and human resources services. Our services range from regular temporary staffing and permanent placement to inhouse, professionals, search & selection, and HR Solutions.   Since acquiring Vedior in 2008, the Randstad Group is the second largest HR services provider in the world with top three positions in Argentina, Belgium & Luxembourg, Canada, Chile, France, Germany, Greece, India, Mexico, the Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Spain, Switzerland and the UK, as well as major positions in Australia and the United States.  End 2009 Randstad had approximately 25,500 employees working from over 4,100 branches and inhouse locations in 44 countries around the world.
Randstad generated a revenue of ? 12.4 billion in 2009. Randstad was founded in 1960 and is headquartered in Diemen, the Netherlands. Randstad Holding nv is listed on the NYSE Euronext Amsterdam, where options for stocks in Randstad are also traded. For more information see www.randstad.com