A recent survey conducted by OSA Recruitment sheds light on the current attitudes of islanders towards flexible working arrangements.
The survey, which targeted employed people in Guernsey, was conducted to gather industry knowledge of peoples’ current thoughts on flexible working. The questions asked whether respondents could work flexibly, whether they would flex their working hours or work remotely if they could, and how happy they are at work.
Key findings from the survey include:
Flexible working hours
- 75% said they are currently able to flex their working hours.
- In the financial services sector, this figure rises to 83%.
- 93% would flex their working hours if they could.
Remote working
- 73% can work remotely, reaching 89% in financial services.
- 76% of respondents said they would work remotely if they could.
Job satisfaction
- 68% said they were somewhat or very happy at work, rising to 74% for those who can flex their hours and 72% for those that can work remotely.
- Aged 45-54 are the happiest demographic.
- 69% of those that said they are very unhappy or somewhat unhappy at work can flex their hours and 66% can work remotely.
Sophie Gregson (pictured), OSA Recruitment Managing Director, said: “As we know, the Covid-19 pandemic had a huge impact on the way we work. As companies witnessed the success and productivity of their employees working from home, many realised the potential benefits of flexible working arrangements beyond the pandemic.
“The survey highlighted the significance of flexible working in the modern professional landscape. We’d recommend for employers to take these insights into account, and to recognise the value of providing flexible working options to attract and retain talent, foster employee motivation and loyalty, and create a culture that values work-life balance and employee wellbeing.”
