Career Motivation in the logistics and supply chain industry

More than two thirds of the logistics and supply chain professionals worldwide are unsure whether they wish to stay with their current employer long-term. This is one of the key outcomes of Europhia Consulting’s global survey within the logistics sector. What drives them away from their employer? What motivates them to join, stay with or leave a company? Does salary determine their career choices?

The results of Europhia Consulting’s Global Career Motivation Survey answer these questions. This survey forms the first part of the Global Logistics HR Survey Series 2007/2008. The Career Motivation Survey received participation from over 1,000 logistics and supply chain professionals from around the world.

Consistently, logistics professionals identify Career Opportunities as the key driver behind career motivation. Salary still plays an important role, but a good salary package alone is not sufficient to make employees join or stay with a company. Career Opportunities is a decisive factor for career choice.

Considerations when Joining a Company

The table below identifies the key reasons for employees to join a certain company. This information should assist companies to decide what they can do in order to attract talent in a tight labour market. It is clear that employees across all regions look for Career Opportunities offered by a company, more so than for salary.

Reasons for joining the current company

This is an opportunity for companies to increase their employerbility and become more attractive by focusing on employee development and communicating this to potential employees.