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Randstad has released its 2009 World of Works survey, which indicates that employees are ready to step up and regain control of the destinies of the companies they work for (and of course themselves). Randstad says employees are ready to move past "survival mode".

"While much attention has been given to those who have lost jobs and are suffering economic hardships, far less attention has been given to understanding, managing and motivating the workers who are still employed," says Eileen Habelow, Randstad senior vice president for organizational development.

Some findings from the survey include:

- Only 12 percent of employees and 9 percent of employers are considering changing jobs in the next 12 months.

- Although the BLS reports more men have lost their jobs than women, 58 percent of women fear for their economic security compared to 47 percent of men.

- Being part of a workplace family is considerably less important to employees today (34 percent) than in 2003 (73 percent), representing a 39 percent drop

- Twelve percent of employees surveyed expressed feeling envious of those who have left their organization

"Many companies are missing the opportunity to energize their workforce by reminding them that their consistent, strong performance is key to the success of the company," says  Habelow. "Proactively harnessing their determination and commitment for future success is one of the smartest and often easiest strategies companies can adopt."

For more information on the survey (of which, there is quite a bit more), check out the release here.