Kariyer.net announced the results of the “Post-Earthquake Working Life Survey”.

The research, which included the participation of 1,262 employees and 1,522 human resources professionals and business executives, shows that anxiety is higher in provinces such as Istanbul and Izmir where there is a risk of earthquakes.

According to the report, 89 percent of employees are concerned about earthquakes.

Earthquake anxiety is seen to be more prominent, especially among women and those living in Istanbul and Izmir provinces. 37 percent of the participants say that the house they live in is earthquake resistant and 19 percent say they don’t know if it is durable or not.

According to the investigation, 19 percent of the employees, that is, one out of every 5 employees, state that they have changed or are thinking of changing their home because of the earthquake.

59 percent of those who have changed homes state that they have moved or will go to another residence in the same province, and 35 percent state that they have moved or will go to another residence. Rental costs top the list of reasons that prevent you from moving home with 49%.

30 PERCENT CONSIDER CHANGING JOBS AFTER THE EARTHQUAKE

About 30 percent of surveyed employees are considering changing jobs after the earthquake. These people mostly draw attention like those living in Istanbul and male employees aged 26-35.

Those who are considering changing jobs say they want to spend more time with their families because of the change in their outlook after the earthquake, and that there is no earthquake preparedness in the city where they live.

The vast majority of employees who participated in the survey, about 76 percent, say they work entirely from the office. The percentage of those who apply the hybrid, flexible or remote work model remains below 10 percent.

The rate of those who stated that they could change the city they live in if the work model is suitable for it is 67 percent, while this rate is mainly made up of those who live in Istanbul and are between the ages of 26 and 40.

Although interest in non-governmental organizations increased after the earthquake, 38 percent of employees said they were considering becoming a member of an NGO or association.

MIDDLE FEELING HAPPY, TIRED AND EXHAUSTED

After the earthquake, the negative emotional states of the employees also predominate. According to research, nearly 50 percent of employees describe themselves as unhappy, tired, and exhausted.

47 percent of employees say that the company they work for has taken measures for the earthquake zone, while 15 percent say they are unaware of it. 60 percent of employees find the actions taken by their companies for the earthquake zone sufficient.

70 percent of employees who find their company’s stock insufficient say they believe the stock is unsustainable as the reason for this.

92 PERCENT EXPERIENCE EARTHQUAKE CONCERNS

The Post-Earthquake Work Life Survey Employer Report also focuses on how companies’ plans changed after the earthquake. Of the 1,522 HR professionals or business executives who participated in the survey, 43% have between 100 and 1,000 employees and 55% live in Istanbul.

83 percent of the managers who work in the different sectors, especially Production/Industrial Products, Automotive, Health and Textile, affirm that their workplace was not affected by the earthquake.

However, the rate of those who say they are concerned about earthquakes is 92 percent, after the earthquake, 76 percent of companies stated that they provided financial assistance, 64 percent said that they provided in-kind assistance and 27 percent percent said they supported it. their employees in the earthquake zone.

Companies that have provided or intend to provide training such as earthquake/disaster/first aid/counseling to their employees draw attention with 70 percent. 81 percent of employers affirm that there was no change in the work model after the earthquake.

84% of companies affirm that they will not change their employment plans after the earthquake. The companies that say they are going to make changes mostly say that this change will be in the direction of growth.

To avoid the loss of talent that can occur from migration, 27 percent of companies said they may consider more recruiting and remote work options. 15 percent of companies say they can offer attractive pay raises or benefits to retain their employees. (AA)