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The Future Of Flexible Work.
Time and time again, the research shows that flexible working is crucial for attracting and retaining a gender diverse workforce.
In a recent FlexCareers poll that sentiment was reflected, with access to flexible work coming in significantly before dollars.
72% of respondents value flexibility over remuneration when thinking about their return to work, or next career move. *FlexCareers Candidate Survey
Emerging Trends
As more candidates seek roles with purpose, we have seen emerging trends in hiring approaches that are moving beyond diversity, and are designed to actively create a place of belonging.
Savvy employers are utilising specialised technology to find the right fit, and leaning into leveraging hidden workforce strengths by recruiting a gender diverse workforce.
We've also seen an increase in recognising efforts towards genuine change, with employers letting go of perfection but rather being transparent, taking steps towards progress, and celebrating the wins.
The Business Case For Flexibility
Flexible working is widely recognised as a valuable approach to attract and retain employees of all ages and genders. And with parents working more than ever, it's a real need. [1]
More than ticking boxes, real flexibility gives mutual benefits to the progressive organisations that choose to leverage it.
Capable of fostering employee engagement and productivity, flexible work contributes to enhanced employee well-being and happiness.
Access to flexible working is strongly associated with unmissable outcomes, such as increased ability to attract and retain talent and greater representation of women in leadership roles [2]
What's more, organisations are getting future focused on what they are really looking for, who will fulfil their key roles and where they find that talent. Interested in getting all the insider knowledge? Let's delve into the trends.
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References:
[1] Tuohy, W. (2023) https://www.smh.com.au/national/australian-families-changing-as-more- mothers-return-to-work-full-time-20230523-p5daml.html
[2] WGEA. (2019). https://www.wgea.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/business_case_for_flexibility_0.pdf
[3] Carr, E. (2019). https://hbr.org/2019/12/the-value-of-belonging-at-work
[4] Flexcareers. (2023) https://blog.flexcareers.com.au/what-hidden-benefits-await-your-workplace-unlocking-the-power-of-essential-feminine-strengths-through-gender-diversity