The Career Equation

Are your talent and career strategies built for today’s workforce — or yesterday’s? 

Today’s employees want more — more purpose, more connection, more growth. But while expectations have evolved, many organizations are still relying on outdated playbooks.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 drives 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 

The first installment in our 2025 The State of Careers series, “The Career Equation” will equip HR and business leaders with actionable insights to help people grow and organizations thrive. 

Download the report now and discover what it really takes to meet the needs of today's workforce and your business.