Flexible working is the number one priority for the workforce of 2020, according to a new survey.
One in two employees values flexible working far higher than holidays and benefits (1%), job security (6%), commute time (6%) and even salary (31%).
The survey of over 800 people aged 18-65 was carried out by online recruitment company Redwigwam, which matches workers with a wide range of flexible jobs.
Asked about the potential impact of Brexit, 42% said they were worried about finding a new job, 34% were concerned about keeping their job, 17% feared having their hours reduced and 14% were afraid of being asked to work more hours.
Many people are taking on flexible jobs to bolster their personal finances: 57% take on additional work to top up their existing salary while 14% are struggling to get a full-time job and for 7% it is their only form of income.
Almost 58% of people are currently looking for other employment options for a range of reasons including the need for work to fit around their needs, returning to work after a break, part time secondary income or because they were tired of working long hours.
The survey also found that 33% of employers fear there will be a lack of available staff post-Brexit and 14% are expecting to lose existing staff.
Nearly a tenth of employers are currently looking for staff outside the EU to fill vacant roles.
While 75% claim to offer flexible working options, a quarter of the companies surveyed do not – and 38% are not looking to offer flexible working in the future.
(Source: Recruitment Buzz)
