New Graduates Prioritize 'Work-Life Ease' and 'Interpersonal Relationships' - Raxus Survey

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.