For you, member!
Economic pressures are evident in many people’s daily lives, according to our Member Pulse.
The Member Pulse shows where we stand right now
The latest Member Pulse reveals how the economic situation, job hunting, investing, and concerns about unemployment are affecting our members’ daily lives. We also asked you about pay raises and the use of artificial intelligence.
A big thank you to everyone who responded! We once again received a great number of responses to the survey, which we send out twice a year.
Many people are struggling financially
Nearly half of respondents say their financial situation has worsened, while only 16% say it has improved. In everyday life, this is reflected, for example, in postponing major purchases and cutting back on food expenses.
Nearly half invest, a third actively
For many YTK members, investing is part of everyday life. The overwhelmingly most popular form of investment is mutual funds: 87% of respondents who invest own mutual funds.
Job hunting has become more diverse
More and more people are applying for jobs under various job titles and tailoring their applications. Artificial intelligence is already being used by some job seekers, but its use in job hunting is still quite limited.
Want to know more? Check out the rest of the Member Pulse results.
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