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We took a look at how Accountants in the Midlands were planning to handle their work pattern in the new year and here are the results…
20% are still fully at home
This is still a very high figure! However, 20% does not reflect the number of remote roles on the market. This figure is actually inflated artificially by those candidates that have been with their companies for a number of years, are well valued and hold these legacy arrangements with their current employers.
However, there is a large amount of candidates that do not want a purely remote role.
42% are in the office 1-2 days a week
This is also a big figure! What this means is that 62% of the current candidate market is working two days or less in the office. Not only is this a cherished benefit for most, it means they are very reluctant to join companies (and, as such, the talent pool) that want three or more days in the office.
21% do 3-4 days in the office
This is skewed heavily towards three days a week in the office. Three days a week in the office and two days a week out is the “acceptable” level for most job seekers, the happy medium for everyone involved.
Just 17% are fully office-based
This is represented mainly three groups of companies:
- Privately owned SMEs:
- Manufacturing companies;
- Logistics companies.
What this is serving to do is make these industries less attractive to head office staff such as Accountants who are not tied to any one industry.
Our Suggestions
Three days in and two days out is the acceptable “average” for most, and will not hurt many recruitment campaigns.
Two days in and three days out is seen as a real benefit over 3 and 2, if you want to stand out. Offer this.
If your role is niche, particularly difficult to fill, or you want the absolute pick of the market, offer the role that’s either remote or one day a week in the office.
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