LOB Salary Guide Cyber Security and Data v10 SPREADS - Flipbook - Side 15
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Post-pandemic attitudes
to flexible working
At the height of the Covid-19 pandemic, many
organisations were faced with the monumental
task of transitioning their entire workforce to a
remote-working set-up practically overnight. The
vast majority rose to the challenge admirably,
safeguarding the health of their staff while
keeping their businesses running during a time of
unprecedented difficulty.
Nearly two years have now passed since the UK
announced its first national lockdown, but the
pandemic has left a lasting impact on attitudes
to flexible working among both candidates and
employers.
Working from home has enabled many employees
to achieve a better work-life balance, which
they are now, understandably, keen to maintain.
Subsequently, 48% of professionals say they would
ideally like to work remotely five days a week, with
nearly three-quarters (72%) saying they would
consider changing jobs if they weren’t able to secure
their preferred flexible working arrangement.
It’s worth noting that expectations often differ
depending on a candidate’s role and industry. Data
privacy professionals, for example, may be required
in the office more if their responsibilities include
considerable stakeholder engagement. Some USbased financial services firms have also been quick
to return to full office hours.
On the whole, however, flexible working has become
a key battleground in the war for talent. In fact, one
in ten candidates told us that remote working was
the biggest factor motivating them to find a new job.