Change is constant, accelerating and evoking feelings of both optimism and uncertainty. This is a central finding from this year’s Hopes and Fears survey of 19,500 workers in 14 territories across Asia Pacific, including 1,000 employees specifically from Vietnam as part of a global survey.
By delving into various aspects related to the workplace, such as business viability, climate action, skills development, job satisfaction, emerging technologies, and the work environment, we provide meaningful insights into employees' perceptions and attitudes. These findings are particularly valuable for employers and individuals seeking a comprehensive understanding of the Vietnamese workforce dynamics within the broader context of the Asia Pacific region.
Respondents from Vietnam
56%Male |
44%Female
|
15%GenZ |
49%Milennials
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28%GenX |
8%Baby Boomers
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1 Key findings
Constant change
Employees feel both excited and nervous about change. While 92% of Vietnam employees feel ready to adapt to new ways of working and grow in their roles, 73% believe there is too much change happening at once.
88% say they have experienced more changes at work in the past year than in the previous 12 months. (Asia Pacific: 68%)
Evolving expectations
The view on job security in Vietnam is mixed:
52% of respondents from Vietnam feeling extremely or very confident about their employment in the next 12 months (Asia Pacific: 61%),
65% say recent changes at work make them concerned (Asia Pacific: 55%).
Non-financial rewards are as crucial as pay. Employees rank top priorities: Financial rewards (82%), Fulfillment (75%), Flexibility (70%).
Skills development
Vietnamese employees are able to demonstrate and develop their skills compared to regional peers:
- 71% feeling they can fully showcase their skills (Asia Pacific: 57%).
- 75% believing their employer supports future skills development through learning opportunities (Asia Pacific: 52%).
Employee sees skill development as key to their job, with 64% agree that the skills required by their job will change significantly in the next 5 years. (Asia Pacific: 44%)
AI adoption
GenAI adoption in the workplace is limited. 55% have used GenAI in the past year (Asia Pacific: 70%). Yet, only 25% use it daily.
Optimism in GenAI is growing, with:
- 89% of users believing it will enhance their skills;
- 91% of users believing it will improve work quality;
- 88% of users believing it will boost creativity.
Climate change impact
Employees in Vietnam see climate change as a tangible threat to their workplaces. 65% worry about new health and safety risks caused by climate change.
Employees have higher expectations for their employers' climate actions, with 88% of respondents agreeing that employers should reduce their environmental impact. (Asia Pacific: 73%)
