Global Workforce Prefers to Change the World versus Change in the Pocket

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[{"type":"text","content":"Global Workforce Prefers to Change the World versus Change in the Pocket(Thomson Reuters ONE via TheNewswire.ca)\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \nNew Thomson Reuters Survey of Professionals Reveals Emerging Market Optimism; Trust in Social Media; and a Gender Gap that is Muted in the Professional Setting\n\n \n \nASPEN, June 27, 2013 - A new global survey released today from Thomson Reuters at the Aspen Ideas Festival, reveals a workforce that is unified by their power of curiosity and global connectivity rather than by their race, class, gender or age. The survey, \"The Professional Revolution,\" shares insights from more than 1,000 professionals in Brazil, China, India, the United Kingdom and the United States regarding today's professional environment and expectations for the future workforce and identifies opportunities for both corporations and professionals to engage in a new dialogue to inspire better ways to compete and innovate in the post-recessionary age. \n\n \n \n\"Our research findings demonstrate that today's professionals desire more than a paycheck - they are in search of a meaningful and purpose-driven professional life,\" said Peter Warwick, executive vice president and chief people officer, Thomson Reuters. \"We believe that today's professionals have the knowledge, passion and innovative mindset to build, grow and revolutionize business. However, new solutions are needed to motivate, align and inspire today's professional to ensure growth and a better future for all.\" \n\n \n \nThe survey highlights five key areas of insight into the mindset of the global professional:\n\n \n \nA New Vision of Work: Social Knowledge and the Quest for Purpose. For today's professionals, true fulfillment comes from much more than simply doing a good job. A sense of purpose, collaboration and impact are key drivers.\n\n \n \n\nSeventy-seven percent of global professionals say knowledge is what defines a person as a professional followed by skills (76 percent) and work experiences (65 percent).\n\n \n\nFifty-six percent of respondents want to work for a company that makes a positive impact on the world, even if that means accepting slightly less monetary compensation.\n\n \n\nFifty-eight percent of satisfied professionals say that a collaborative work environment is very important. \n\n \n\nThe Gender Gap is Muted in the Professional Setti...

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