5 things Corporate Employees Really Need in 2025

Every employee wants certain basic things, can they still get them?

There is much turmoil in 2025, and things are changing fast. Many corporate employees find themselves wondering if their jobs can truly deliver what they need most. With economic shifts, workplace changes, and new priorities shaping our careers, it’s time to ask: Can your current job give you what you want and need in 2025?

Our Career Ownership Coaches® at The Entrepreneur’s Source work with professionals who ask this vital question daily. Our experience shows that understanding what you truly value is the first step toward creating a more fulfilling career path.

Let’s explore the five essential things corporate employees want and need today, and whether traditional employment can deliver them.

1. Financial Security That Grows Over Time

Today’s corporate employees don’t just want a paycheck – they want true financial security that increases over time. This means predictable income growth that outpaces inflation, benefits that protect their family’s well-being, and the ability to build wealth for retirement.

According to a 2024 Gallup survey, only 41% of American workers feel their current compensation is enough to maintain their desired standard of living. Even more concerning, 63% of employees don’t believe their job provides a clear path to significant income growth over the next five years. According to Statistics Canada, financial matters have worsened for many Canadians, with 32.8% reporting financial difficulties in 2024 compared to just 18.6% in 2021.

Corporate America has changed. The days of steady annual raises, pension plans, and decades-long job security have largely disappeared. A study by the Bureau of Labor Statistics found that the average worker stays at their job for just 4.1 years, meaning most employees will have 10-12 different employers throughout their career.

A Career Ownership Coach® helps you see beyond the traditional employment model to find paths to build financial security. Rather than depending on a single employer for your financial future, you gain tools to create a dependable income stream you control and can grow deliberately over time.

2. Work-Life Balance That Works

The second key need for today’s employees is genuine work-life balance, not just as a company talking point, but as a lived reality.

A FlexJobs survey found that 87% of workers say having flexibility in their work arrangements is extremely important to them in 2024. However, only 36% report having the flexibility they desire in their current role.

Corporate employees report wanting:

• Control over their daily schedule
• The ability to be present for family moments
• Time for health and wellness activities
• Mental space away from work pressures

Many companies talk about work-life balance while expecting constant availability and long hours. A Career Ownership Coach® helps you explore options where you truly control your time. This might mean business ownership where you set your hours, with genuine flexibility built into the structure.

3. Purpose and Meaning in Daily Work

Today’s employees increasingly want work that connects to their values and makes a positive impact.

According to McKinsey research, 70% of employees say their sense of purpose is defined by their work. Yet only 15% of frontline managers and employees feel they are living their purpose in their day-to-day jobs.

This gap between wanting meaningful work and having it makes many corporate employees feel disconnected and unfulfilled, even in well-paying positions. They want to know whether their daily efforts contribute to something they value.

A Career Ownership Coach® helps you identify what truly matters to you beyond just earning a living. We help you clarify your values and find career paths that align with them. For many, business ownership allows them to build something that reflects their mission and creates the impact they want to make in the world.

4. Growth and Development on Your Terms

Professional growth remains a critical need, but employees want development that builds toward their vision of success, not just their employer’s needs.

LinkedIn’s 2024 Workplace Learning Report found that 76% of employees say they would be more likely to stay with a company that offers continuous opportunities to build valuable skills. However, only 29% of employees feel their current employer provides growth opportunities aligned with their career goals.

Corporate training often focuses on skills that primarily benefit the company, which may or may not transfer to future roles or opportunities. Employees increasingly want to develop skills that increase their overall value and options in the marketplace.

Working with a Career Ownership Coach® helps you build a growth path focused on your long-term goals. Whether through business ownership or employment alternatives, we help you find ways to continuously develop your most valuable skills and experiences, building your career capital in ways that benefit you first.

5. Security Through Self-Determination

Perhaps most importantly, today’s corporate employees crave the security that comes from controlling their own destiny.

A 2024 Edelman survey found that 71% of employees worry about job security in their current position. This concern is well-founded, as corporate restructuring, automation, and economic shifts continue to impact traditional employment.

Absolute security doesn’t come from depending on a single employer. It comes from having options, skills, and income sources you control. Many corporate employees increasingly seek this self-determination.

A Career Ownership Coach® specializes in helping you build proper career security, not by finding another job that could disappear, but by creating income and opportunities you direct. For many, self-determination leads to business ownership or income streams not dependent on a single employer.

How a Career Ownership Coach® Makes the Difference

When corporate employees assess whether their job can deliver these five critical needs, many find the answer is “not completely.” Traditional employment often falls short in several areas, leaving professionals stuck between the stability of a paycheck and fulfilling their deeper needs.

This is where a Career Ownership Coach® offers unique value. They help you see beyond employment to explore possibilities you may never have considered.

Clarity About What You Want

We use proven tools to help you identify your Income, Lifestyle, Wealth, and Equity goals – going beyond just finding a better job to creating a comprehensive vision for your future.

Exploration of Options Beyond Traditional Employment

Many corporate employees never consider business ownership or alternative career paths because they seem too risky or unfamiliar. A Career Ownership Coach® helps you explore these options in a safe, no-pressure environment, providing information and guidance without trying to sell you on any path.

A Patented Process for Decision-Making

Major career decisions shouldn’t be made hastily or based on emotions alone. Our process helps you systematically evaluate options against your criteria, ensuring you make well-informed choices aligned with your long-term goals.

Ongoing Support Throughout Your Transition

Whether you choose business ownership or another path, having expert guidance during your career transition dramatically increases your chances of success. Your Coach remains your advocate and advisor as you navigate the journey.

The Self-Sufficiency Solution

For many corporate employees, greater self-sufficiency is the answer to getting what they truly want and need. This doesn’t necessarily mean quitting your job tomorrow – it means exploring options that put you in greater control of your income, time, and future. 

Business ownership represents one powerful path to self-sufficiency. It allows you to build something that serves your life goals rather than adapting your life to serve an employer’s needs.

The good news is that exploring these options doesn’t require leaving your current job immediately. A Career Ownership Coach® helps you investigate possibilities while maintaining your income and security, creating a bridge to greater self-sufficiency at your own pace.

If you’re wondering whether your corporate job can truly deliver what you want and need in 2025 and beyond, speaking with a Career Ownership Coach® can provide valuable perspective.

Working with our coaches is free and focuses entirely on understanding your goals and concerns. There’s no pressure to make changes unless you decide they’re right for you.

Why not gain information that could open new possibilities? Your future self may thank you for having the courage to explore options beyond the familiar path of traditional employment.

Contact The Entrepreneur’s Source today to connect with a Career Ownership Coach® who can help you assess whether your current career path truly aligns with what matters most to you.

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