Are your talent and career strategies built for today’s workforce — or yesterday’s?
Employees want more - more purpose, more connection, more growth. But while expectations have evolved, many organisations are still relying on outdated playbooks.
Right Management’s new report, “The Career Equation: What Attracts Talent Isn’t What Keeps Them,” reveals profound disconnects between leaders and employees - gaps with serious implications for effectively executing critical talent strategies.
Drawing on global research, this report uncovers what truly motivates employees and sustains careers - and what’s quietly undermining both.
Inside, you’ll learn:
- Why many leaders fall for the Engagement Illusion — and how to see what’s really happening on their teams
- How the Talent Paradox explains why pay, perks and prestige attract talent — but don’t make them stay
- Regional insights into what matters most to employees worldwide
- Data-backed strategies HR leaders must do now to close the gap between perception and reality and build a more loyal, resilient workforce
As the first instalment in our 2025 The State of Careers series, “The Career Equation” will equip HR and business leaders with actionable, data-driven insights to help people grow and organisations thrive.
Download the report now and discover what it really takes to meet the needs of today’s workforce — and your business.
2024 State of Careers Series
Last year's series is at your fingertips — click to view and download each report here.

The Engagement Illusion
Are your employees truly engaged or just going through the motions?