After going through two stressful years of the Covid-19 pandemic, more than 7 in 10 (71 percent) of professionals questioned their abilities at work more now than before the pandemic while 63 percent said they suffer from 'imposter syndrome', a new LinkedIn report showed on Tuesday.
The 'impostor syndrome' is a psychological pattern in which an individual doubts his/her skills, talents, or accomplishments.
According to the report, self-doubt seems to be a byproduct of working in isolation for nearly two years as 33 percent of professionals say the pandemic has negatively impacted their confidence at work.
The findings showed that lack of face-to-face support from supervisors and peers (40 percent), having to take on new responsibilities (34 percent), and having to use more technology (31 percent) are the top three work stressors for professionals in India.
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Amid the stress, more than 8 in 10 Indian professionals are considering a job change this year and flexible working arrangements are their top-most priority.
The report said that the job reshuffle in India is being led by freshers with up to one year of work experience (94 percent) and Gen Z professionals (87 percent), who are more likely to consider changing jobs in 2022.
The professionals are leaving their current jobs due to poor work-life balance (30 percent), not enough money (28 percent), or greater career ambitions (23 percent).
The report said that professionals in India are confident about their job roles (45 percent), careers (45 percent), and overall job availability (38 percent) getting better in 2022.
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"In fact, 86 percent of professionals in India say they are confident about the strength of their professional networks as they enter into the new year looking for new job opportunities," the findings showed.
The top reasons that can convince professionals in India to stay with their current employer in 2022 include better salary (42 percent), more appreciation (36 percent), and improved work-life balance (34 percent).
"The findings also indicate a glaring disparity in the perception of men and women towards how they are being compensated by their current employers today," the report mentioned.
Working women (37 percent) are 1.3 times more likely to quit their current job due to poor work-life balance when compared to working men (28 percent).
They are also more likely (49 percent) to say they will remain with their current employer if they get better pay when compared to working men (39 percent).
"This may be a wake-up call for employers to revisit their compensation benefits and ensure more inclusivity through their offerings, a LinkedIn report said.
