46% of Indian talent plan to change jobs in the next six months, while 32% changed their employer in the last six months.
Full remote working has declined from 47% in 2021 to 18% in 2026.
Randstad India, the country's leading talent company, today officially launched the Randstad Employer Brand Research (REBR) 2026. Now in its 16th edition in India and 26th edition globally, it is the most comprehensive, independent and in-depth employer brand research in the world. REBR 2026 draws on insights from over 1.75 lakh respondents across 34 markets, and close to 3500 respondents in India. Covering more than 75% of the global economy, Randstad Employer Brand Research provides a detailed lens into the evolving priorities, expectations and behaviours of today’s talent.
Google has emerged as India’s most attractive employer brand, as revealed by the Randstad Employer Brand Research (REBR) 2026, followed by Tata Group and Amazon. This year’s findings reveal that India’s workforce is entering what can be described as the era of the “Balanced Employer” - organisations that can simultaneously deliver meaningful work, career growth, inclusivity, wellbeing, flexibility and competitive rewards. As talent expectations evolve, employers are increasingly assessed on the entirety of their Employee Value Proposition (EVP) rather than on isolated elements.
In fact, mobility pressure remains high in India. Work-life balance is the leading reason to leave an employer (49%), followed by lack of career growth (42%) and low compensation (41%). 43% of millennials would leave due to a lack of career growth opportunities, compared with 42% in Gen Z and 39% Gen X.
Top 10 Most Attractive Employer Brands in India - REBR 2026:
With nearly half of the workforce contemplating a career move over the next six months, enterprise resilience depends on looking far beyond surface-level benefits. While many employers have made substantial progress, talent expectations are expanding faster than organizational structures can adapt. Retention is no longer about strengthening isolated touchpoints; it requires closing the gap between financial reward and everyday fulfillment.
As India continues to attract global investment and expand its economic footprint, organizations that actively re-think their talent strategies will lead the market in talent attraction and retention. Ultimately, the future belongs to employers who master the art of making growth, flexibility, fairness, purpose, and reward coexist, rather than compete.”
Key findings from REBR 2026:
Job Security Is Built on Recognition, Continuity and Transparent Communication
Performance recognition and career continuity (47%), alongside reliable pay and benefits (47%), are the strongest foundations of job security in India. Transparent and trustworthy communication (46%) follows close behind, underscoring that talent want to feel informed and supported, not just financially reassured.
Career Growth and Development Opportunities Lead the Secondary Benefits Agenda
All major secondary benefit categories are rated as highly important, with career and development benefits (90%) leading a tightly grouped set that includes workplace comfort, flexible work, health and wellbeing, and retirement and financial security (all 89%).
A Good Work Environment Defines Work-Life Balance
A good work environment (52%) is the primary driver of a healthy work-life balance in India, followed by personal growth and fulfilment (40%), flexible work arrangements (35%) and health and wellbeing support (35%). Women are slightly more likely than men to link work-life balance to flexible work arrangements (37% vs. 33%).
Digital Talent Have the Strongest Reward and Growth Expectations
Across specializations, expectations are broadly aligned, but digital talent stands apart: they prioritise competitive salary (73%) ahead of work-life balance, and are 55% more likely to leave due to lack of career growth, compared with 40% for operational and 43% for professional talent.
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Operational: Involving talent across BFSI, consumer retail, manufacturing, logistics & supply chain, and managed services.
Professional: Involving talent across finance, back office & customer support, HR, admin & legal, pharma, healthcare & life sciences, engineering & high-value search.
Hybrid Working Is Now the Norm
Around 3 in 5 talent in India work remotely at least some of the time, primarily through hybrid arrangements (42%). Younger talent are more likely to work at least partly remotely — 63% of Gen Z and 62% of millennials versus 51% of Gen X.
About Randstad India: Randstad India is a leading talent company providing services across four key specializations - operational talent solutions, professional talent solutions, digital talent solutions, and enterprise talent solutions. Randstad also operates the Randstad Global Capability Center in India, which plays a key role in driving strategic delivery across Randstad’s global markets and businesses. Randstad India is committed to providing equitable opportunities to people from all backgrounds and helping them remain relevant in the rapidly changing world of work. The organization has a deep understanding of the labour market to help clients create high-quality, diverse, and agile workforces they need to succeed. In the process, the organization helps talent secure meaningful roles, develop relevant skills, and find purpose and belonging in their workplace.
Randstad India has been a leading player in the industry for more than 30 years and continues to deliver innovative and specialized talent solutions to clients across sectors. Randstad is a global talent leader with the vision to be the world’s most equitable and specialized talent company, active in 39 markets across the globe. For more information, see: www.randstad.in
About Randstad: Randstad is the world’s leading talent company with the vision to be the world’s most equitable and specialized talent company. We are a partner of choice for talent and clients. We have a deep understanding of the labor market and through our four specializations – Operational, Professional, Digital and Enterprise – help our clients create the high-quality, diverse and agile workforces they need to succeed. We are committed to providing equitable opportunities to people from all backgrounds and help them remain relevant in the rapidly changing world of work. Through the value we create, we are committed to making the world of work better for all.
Headquartered in the Netherlands, Randstad operates in 39 markets and has approximately 38,000 employees. In 2025, we supported nearly 150,000 clients and over 1.7 million talent, generating a revenue of €23.1 billion. Randstad N.V. is listed on the Euronext Amsterdam. For more information, see www.randstad.com
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