The COVID-19 era of work and life has been a crazy ride. Life was seemingly put on hold for many months last year and parts of it are still not back to normal today. As we all work to get past COVID-19 and the long-lasting impact on work and life, one thing has surely changed for good — the corporate office. Recently, GoodHire surveyed 3,500 Americans to gain a better understanding of what has actually changed in the world of office work as well as remote work. What they uncovered seems to be extremely useful information for recruiters, HR pros, and their employers.

Remote Work is King

GoodHire’s survey found that an overwhelming 68% of Americans would opt for remote work over in-office work. This is a huge shift from previous decades in which the majority of people had never experienced even a single day of remote work. In most cases, people now have the technology at their disposal to perform at a high level from any location, so it makes sense that they would prefer to avoid their usual commute, office clothes, and many other things that bother the average office worker. What’s even more shocking is the part of the survey which revealed that 61% of survey respondents said they would take a salary cut just to continue working remotely! It’s clear that the people want to maintain remote work, and they’ll literally pay for it.

Adjusting to the New Normal

Just because employees are fond of remote work, that doesn’t mean employers feel the same way. But should they? The same survey revealed that 67% of Americans believe that companies not offering remote work would struggle to attract applicants, and many also stated that those same companies not offering remote work might have to increase salaries to attract talent willing to work in the office. This is hugely important information for recruiting purposes. In order to attract top talent, employers must consider the option of a hybrid approach or even a remote-first setup. While recruiting for remote roles can be more difficult at times due to the lack of face-to-face interaction, recruiting pros are becoming increasingly more adept at this process as the year goes on. And for good reason. Companies offering remote work are offering more than just that, and it means a lot to their employees. They’re offering freedom, autonomy, and trust. They’re straying away from the old-school office environment that so many dislike. And by embracing remote work, companies are giving themselves a head-start toward attracting the nation’s top talent.

Keeping Current Employees Happy

While recruiting can be hugely helped by offering remote opportunities, we should not forget about current employees, either. GoodHire’s survey found that 74% of Americans believe that they would need a continued remote work offering from their current employer to stay at their current job. This is a huge shift for HR professionals who are not used to monitoring culture and working environments with remote employees. But the people have spoken, to retain employees and to keep them happy at work, remote opportunities are key. Do you want to make a career change in the Life Sciences and need expert help in finding your ideal job? QTC Recruitment can offer you personalised guidance and help you secure a place in the Life Science industry according to your own personal and professional wishes. Find out more here! Lees meer interessant nieuws.

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