Initial hype has stalled but work flexibility still important
As the pandemic waned, conversations around work flexibility quietened – but they are far from finished
As 2024 beckons, the work landscape has already seen huge changes – and more are coming down the tracks. Already many employees have transformed the way they work and their attitude towards employment. New Year New Career special report looks at how staff are now considering what employers can do for them before they commit to a role. The power shift has happened and companies will need to listen up if they want to attract and retain talent. If they don’t look after the wellbeing of their staff in a meaningful way, and are not genuine about flexible working or ethical in their work practices, they will struggle to stay relevant.
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