FranceAccording to a survey conducted by ViaVoice on behalf of the Ugict-CGT, work-life balance and salary have become increasingly important priorities for intermediate professions in France in 2026. Among these professionals—such as technicians, nurses, and teachers—77% consider work-life balance a priority, up from 69% in 2025. Salary is also a top concern, with 76% identifying it as a priority in 2026 compared to 56% in 2018. The Insee reports that average net salaries for intermediate professions in the private sector have only increased by 0.9% since 1996. Professionals criticize the lack of recognition of their technical skills in job classification systems and report declining job satisfaction. Additionally, 43% now feel that information and communication technologies increase their workload, down from 62% in 2015.
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