17Some employers appear to recognisethese challenges, with 29% believing theircurrent hybrid or remote working modelis causing recruitment and retentionproblems. Overall, however, only 28% of theorganisations that we polled allowed staffto work remotely five days a week.Our consultants are also reporting thatflexible working issues are being raisedmore frequently during the applicationprocess.For example, while candidates may be toldthat they can work from home a certainnumber of days a week, the employmentcontract they receive may still specifyfull-time office attendance. These informalflexible working agreements requireapplicants to place immense trust inprospective employers to hold up their endof the bargain once a job offer is accepted.Since the pandemic, professionals are alsoincreasingly reluctant to attend in-personinterviews. This is having a knock-on effectfor the recruitment process, preventingemployers from attracting skilledcandidates."Some organisations still like to conductfirst-stage interviews face to face," saysJames Lawrence, Principal Consultant atBarclay Simpson."Unfortunately, this can extend therecruitment process considerably becausecandidates often cancel their interview ordelay it until a more convenient time. Speedis of the essence when securing talent intoday's market."
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