Hays surveyed over 5,500 people in nearly 150 countries and asked whether they intended to look for a new job in 2020. Of those that said they were looking for a new role, 40% stated it was time for a change, while 22% said it was due to a lack of training and career progression in their current role and 13% said it was due to them being dissatisfied with their current salary and benefits.

Organised by business technology site Information Age, the Women in IT Awards series aims to tackle detrimental gender stereotypes in the tech industry and redress gender imbalances by showcasing the achievements of women in the sector and identifying new role models for them. Since its launch, in 2015, the Women in IT Awards have showcased women in technology in London, New York, Ireland and Silicon Valley. This was the first year the awards expanded to celebrate women in technology in Singapore, Berlin and Toronto.

Marked by continued digital innovation, business transformation and a slowing global economy, 2020 is lining up to be a year that will be as full of challenges as it will opportunities. One of the major effects of these market conditions in Asia will be slower and more cost-effective hiring processes across industries and functions – meaning that it has become more important than ever for candidates to be able to ‘prove their worth’ as the right fit for a role.

According to the World Health Organization (WHO), the number of people aged 60 and over is estimated to double to more than 2 billion by 2050. As the average age of populations across the globe increases, older workers will soon represent a greater proportion of the workforce and businesses must make sure they are utilising the skills of more mature workers.

Japan’s movements towards a cashless, paperless society, along with its implementation of 5G networks will shape the country’s job market for 2020, says recruiting experts Hays, as part of the country’s top 10 talent trends for 2020.