57% of People in Their 20s Prioritize "Commute Time," While Those 50 and Older Prioritize "Salary" – Diverse Needs Revealed in Nursing Care Dispatch Job Selection by Age Group
A survey conducted by DYM Aile Care Links Co., Ltd. targeting 200 job seekers registered with their nursing care dispatch service revealed that job selection priorities differ by age group. While those in their 20s prioritize "commute time," those 50 and older tend to prioritize "salary" and "stable working styles."
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DYM Aile Care Links Co., Ltd., a group company of DYM Co., Ltd. (headquartered in Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director and President: Yuki Mizutani), which operates diverse businesses including human resources, web, and overseas medical services, conducted a survey targeting 200 job seekers registered with its nursing care dispatch service. The survey, conducted from February 12, 2025, to December 12, 2025, focused on the most important conditions for job selection.
■ Survey Results Summary
The survey results showed that "salary" and "commute time" ranked high across all age groups as the most important conditions for job selection. However, significant differences in priorities were also observed depending on the age group.
For those in their 20s, "commute time" was the highest at 57%, indicating a strong tendency to prioritize mobility, such as "being able to start working immediately" and "easy to commute to."
Conversely, for those in their 50s and 60s, "salary" was the highest at around 35%, and there was a tendency to prioritize stable working styles, such as "fixed days of the week (14%)" and "working hours (5.5%)."
■ Characteristics by Age Group
・20s: "Commute time" (57%) is overwhelmingly high, prioritizing flexibility and immediacy.
・30s: A balanced type, with "salary" (38%) and "commute time" (33%).
・40s: In addition to salary and commute time, emphasizes conditions such as working hours.
・50s: In addition to "salary" (35%), a stronger preference for stability, such as fixed days of the week.
・60s: In addition to salary, prioritizes a comfortable environment, such as facility type and commute.
・70s: Prioritizes burden reduction, with "commute time" (43%) and "working hours" (29%).
■ Analysis
This survey revealed that in nursing care dispatch job selection, not only "salary" but also "ease of work," such as "commute time" and "working conditions," are important factors.
Furthermore, while younger generations prioritize mobility, older generations tend to prioritize stability and reduced burden as they age, showing changes in needs according to life stages.
As securing nursing care personnel becomes a challenge, companies are expected to design flexible job offers that meet the needs of each age group.
■ Survey Background
In recent years, the nursing care industry has faced a severe labor shortage, and a mismatch of conditions between job seekers and facilities has become an issue.
DYM Aile Care Links Co., Ltd. promotes the creation of an environment where job seekers can choose a workplace that suits them, not only by providing job information but also by offering information on workplace environment, working styles, and careers.
As part of these efforts, this survey was conducted to understand the actual decision-making process of job seekers in their job selection.
■ Future Initiatives
Based on the results of this survey, our company will strengthen job proposals tailored to the differing needs of each age group.
In particular, by providing matching that is closely aligned with individual lifestyles, such as commute time and working conditions, we aim to reduce mismatches and improve retention rates after employment.
Furthermore, through information dissemination as a comprehensive nursing care media, we will provide valuable information to both job seekers and medical and welfare facilities.
■ Survey Overview
・Survey period: February 12, 2025 – December 12, 2025
・Survey method: Telephone interviews
・Target: Nursing care dispatch job seekers
・Number of responses: 200 people
・Employment type: Temporary staff
・Response format: Single answer
■ About DYM Aile Care Links Co., Ltd.
DYM Aile Care Links Co., Ltd. is a medical and welfare specialized human resources company of the DYM Group, which aims to be "the company that changes society the most in the world."
Leveraging industry knowledge cultivated through the group's medical businesses and a track record in human resources business accumulated since its establishment, it provides human resources services specialized in the medical and welfare fields.
Furthermore, with industry understanding incorporating a physician's perspective and meticulous support that caters to on-site needs, it supports the matching of medical and welfare facilities facing labor shortages with individuals seeking rewarding workplaces.
Moving forward, we will continue to contribute as a trusted bridge towards solving human resource challenges in Japan's super-aging society.
■ About DYM Co., Ltd.
(1) Trade Name: DYM Co., Ltd.
(2) Representative Director and President: Yuki Mizutani
(3) Establishment: August 2003
(4) Capital: 50 million yen
(5) Sales: 25.8 billion yen (21st term), 32.46 billion yen (22nd term)
(6) Head Office Location: Gate City Ohsaki East Tower 10F, 1-11-2 Ohsaki, Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo 141-0032
(7) Number of Employees: 2,744 (consolidated, as of April 1, 2025)
(8) Business Activities: Human resources business, web business, overseas medical business, M&A business, sports business, etc.
(9) URL: https://dym.asia/
■ Survey Results Summary
The survey results showed that "salary" and "commute time" ranked high across all age groups as the most important conditions for job selection. However, significant differences in priorities were also observed depending on the age group.
For those in their 20s, "commute time" was the highest at 57%, indicating a strong tendency to prioritize mobility, such as "being able to start working immediately" and "easy to commute to."
Conversely, for those in their 50s and 60s, "salary" was the highest at around 35%, and there was a tendency to prioritize stable working styles, such as "fixed days of the week (14%)" and "working hours (5.5%)."
■ Characteristics by Age Group
・20s: "Commute time" (57%) is overwhelmingly high, prioritizing flexibility and immediacy.
・30s: A balanced type, with "salary" (38%) and "commute time" (33%).
・40s: In addition to salary and commute time, emphasizes conditions such as working hours.
・50s: In addition to "salary" (35%), a stronger preference for stability, such as fixed days of the week.
・60s: In addition to salary, prioritizes a comfortable environment, such as facility type and commute.
・70s: Prioritizes burden reduction, with "commute time" (43%) and "working hours" (29%).
■ Analysis
This survey revealed that in nursing care dispatch job selection, not only "salary" but also "ease of work," such as "commute time" and "working conditions," are important factors.
Furthermore, while younger generations prioritize mobility, older generations tend to prioritize stability and reduced burden as they age, showing changes in needs according to life stages.
As securing nursing care personnel becomes a challenge, companies are expected to design flexible job offers that meet the needs of each age group.
■ Survey Background
In recent years, the nursing care industry has faced a severe labor shortage, and a mismatch of conditions between job seekers and facilities has become an issue.
DYM Aile Care Links Co., Ltd. promotes the creation of an environment where job seekers can choose a workplace that suits them, not only by providing job information but also by offering information on workplace environment, working styles, and careers.
As part of these efforts, this survey was conducted to understand the actual decision-making process of job seekers in their job selection.
■ Future Initiatives
Based on the results of this survey, our company will strengthen job proposals tailored to the differing needs of each age group.
In particular, by providing matching that is closely aligned with individual lifestyles, such as commute time and working conditions, we aim to reduce mismatches and improve retention rates after employment.
Furthermore, through information dissemination as a comprehensive nursing care media, we will provide valuable information to both job seekers and medical and welfare facilities.
■ Survey Overview
・Survey period: February 12, 2025 – December 12, 2025
・Survey method: Telephone interviews
・Target: Nursing care dispatch job seekers
・Number of responses: 200 people
・Employment type: Temporary staff
・Response format: Single answer
■ About DYM Aile Care Links Co., Ltd.
DYM Aile Care Links Co., Ltd. is a medical and welfare specialized human resources company of the DYM Group, which aims to be "the company that changes society the most in the world."
Leveraging industry knowledge cultivated through the group's medical businesses and a track record in human resources business accumulated since its establishment, it provides human resources services specialized in the medical and welfare fields.
Furthermore, with industry understanding incorporating a physician's perspective and meticulous support that caters to on-site needs, it supports the matching of medical and welfare facilities facing labor shortages with individuals seeking rewarding workplaces.
Moving forward, we will continue to contribute as a trusted bridge towards solving human resource challenges in Japan's super-aging society.
■ About DYM Co., Ltd.
(1) Trade Name: DYM Co., Ltd.
(2) Representative Director and President: Yuki Mizutani
(3) Establishment: August 2003
(4) Capital: 50 million yen
(5) Sales: 25.8 billion yen (21st term), 32.46 billion yen (22nd term)
(6) Head Office Location: Gate City Ohsaki East Tower 10F, 1-11-2 Ohsaki, Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo 141-0032
(7) Number of Employees: 2,744 (consolidated, as of April 1, 2025)
(8) Business Activities: Human resources business, web business, overseas medical business, M&A business, sports business, etc.
(9) URL: https://dym.asia/