A recent Harris Poll of 800 employed adults affirms that lifestyle fit is key to attracting and retaining employees.
About half of those surveyed would leave their job for a position with benefits that fit their needs, including more paid time off, enhanced healthcare coverage and a more generous 401(k) plan. Forty-two percent of participants said they would quit if another job offered a more flexible work environment, including options for remote work.
Source: Human Resource Executive, April 16, 2018. Link.
Of those employees who already work in agile environments, 82 percent said that approach has allowed them to maintain a good work/life balance and 81 percent said it has improved productivity, creativity and job satisfaction.
INSIGHTS:
Those with top skills have choices, and these findings indicate that benefits and workplace-\ flexibility offerings should be clear and compelling when speaking with a prospective candidate. It is critical that recruiters identify early in the process each job seeker’s desires when considering a new role and pair them with opportunities that fit their career and lifestyle needs.