New Graduates Prioritize 'Work-Life Ease' and 'Interpersonal Relationships' - Raxus Survey
Raxus Inc. surveyed 121 top-tier university job seekers on job satisfaction. Results reveal a preference for psychological safety and meaningful work over high-competition environments, highlighting the need for transparent communication of corporate values.
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Raxus Inc. conducted a survey among job seekers from top-tier universities regarding factors influencing job satisfaction and their ideal work environments.
Survey Summary:
- The most influential factor for job satisfaction was 'ease of work' at 57.85%, followed by 'salary/treatment' at 56.20% and 'interpersonal relationships' at 40.50%.
- Regarding preferred company culture, 'calm and easy-to-work-in atmosphere' ranked highest at 36.36%, with 'openness to express opinions regardless of seniority' at 26.45%, indicating a preference for psychologically safe environments.
- Top concerns for avoiding post-hiring mismatch were 'incompatibility with colleagues' (highest), followed by 'lack of meaning in work' and 'lack of sense of social contribution,' highlighting the importance of team compatibility and work significance.
'Ease of work,' 'salary/treatment,' and 'interpersonal relationships' dominate job satisfaction factors:
When asked what strongly influences job satisfaction, the top response was 'ease of work' (57.85%), followed by 'salary/treatment' (56.20%) and 'interpersonal relationships' (40.50%). These results show that job seekers value daily ease and team relationships alongside basic conditions like salary.
Graduates prioritize open cultures and teamwork:
When asked about preferred company culture, the top response was 'calm and easy-to-work-in atmosphere' (36.36%), followed by 'openness to express opinions' (26.45%) and 'large individual discretion/autonomy' and 'team-based collaboration' (23.14% each). Conversely, 'high competitive spirit' (10.74%) and 'stimulation from talented peers' (3.31%) were low, suggesting that students prefer openness and cooperation over high-pressure competitive environments.
Understanding team compatibility and work meaning is key to preventing mismatches:
When asked what they want to avoid after joining a company, 'incompatibility with colleagues' ranked highest (41.32%), followed by 'lack of meaning in work' (30.58%) and 'lack of sense of social contribution' (23.14%). To prevent mismatches, companies should communicate employee atmosphere, values, and business impact from the selection stage.
Survey Outline:
Method: Internet survey
Region: Nationwide (Japan)
Period: April 3, 2026 – April 6, 2026
Participants: 121 undergraduate and graduate students from national/top-tier private universities.
Survey Summary:
- The most influential factor for job satisfaction was 'ease of work' at 57.85%, followed by 'salary/treatment' at 56.20% and 'interpersonal relationships' at 40.50%.
- Regarding preferred company culture, 'calm and easy-to-work-in atmosphere' ranked highest at 36.36%, with 'openness to express opinions regardless of seniority' at 26.45%, indicating a preference for psychologically safe environments.
- Top concerns for avoiding post-hiring mismatch were 'incompatibility with colleagues' (highest), followed by 'lack of meaning in work' and 'lack of sense of social contribution,' highlighting the importance of team compatibility and work significance.
'Ease of work,' 'salary/treatment,' and 'interpersonal relationships' dominate job satisfaction factors:
When asked what strongly influences job satisfaction, the top response was 'ease of work' (57.85%), followed by 'salary/treatment' (56.20%) and 'interpersonal relationships' (40.50%). These results show that job seekers value daily ease and team relationships alongside basic conditions like salary.
Graduates prioritize open cultures and teamwork:
When asked about preferred company culture, the top response was 'calm and easy-to-work-in atmosphere' (36.36%), followed by 'openness to express opinions' (26.45%) and 'large individual discretion/autonomy' and 'team-based collaboration' (23.14% each). Conversely, 'high competitive spirit' (10.74%) and 'stimulation from talented peers' (3.31%) were low, suggesting that students prefer openness and cooperation over high-pressure competitive environments.
Understanding team compatibility and work meaning is key to preventing mismatches:
When asked what they want to avoid after joining a company, 'incompatibility with colleagues' ranked highest (41.32%), followed by 'lack of meaning in work' (30.58%) and 'lack of sense of social contribution' (23.14%). To prevent mismatches, companies should communicate employee atmosphere, values, and business impact from the selection stage.
Survey Outline:
Method: Internet survey
Region: Nationwide (Japan)
Period: April 3, 2026 – April 6, 2026
Participants: 121 undergraduate and graduate students from national/top-tier private universities.
FAQ
新卒就活生が仕事の満足度に最も影響すると回答した要素は何ですか？
最も多かった回答は「働きやすさ」で57.85%でした。
就活生が理想とする職場の社風とはどのようなものですか？
「穏やかで働きやすい雰囲気」が36.36%で最多となり、次いで「年次に関わらず意見が言いやすい」などが重視されています。
入社後に避けたいこととして上位に挙がったものは何ですか？
「一緒に働く人が合わない」が最多で、次いで「仕事に意味を感じられない」、「社会への貢献を感じない」が続いています。
今回の調査の対象者はどのような学生ですか？
民間企業への就職を検討し、活動中の国公立・難関私立大学の学部生および大学院生121名です。
調査を実施したのはどの企業ですか？
ラグザス株式会社が実施しました。