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Argentine Job Search Soars to 86% as Satisfaction Falls to Regional Low, Randstad Finds

Worker priorities are shifting toward development, wellbeing, balance, with cautious hiring limiting moves.

Overview

  • Only 44% of Argentine workers say they are satisfied with their current job, the lowest rate versus Chile at 55% and Uruguay at 48%.
  • Despite high search activity, just 19% changed jobs in the past six months, signaling limited mobility.
  • Confidence remains comparatively high as 90% believe they could find a similar job within six months, down from 94% in 2023.
  • Concern about job loss ticked up, with 12% seeing it as very likely within six months, three points higher than last year.
  • Top reasons for seeking a new role are salary and benefits (36%), professional development (28%) and a pleasant work environment (9%), based on a survey of 4,089 people conducted in August–September 2025.