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Life-work balance is the employee goal du jour , especially for women and younger generations , who are generally considered to be more driven by purpose , and want flexibility . And bolstered by a strong jobs market and new priorities , employees are empowered , and increasingly vocal in their quest of an optimal work-life blend .
Inflexible employers could lead to a ‘ flexidus ’ And if they don ’ t get one , they will leave for a better opportunity . Dubbed ‘ flexidus ’, new research from LinkedIn has shed light on employee sentiment – and it ’ s not looking good for employers .
While the majority of businesses ( 80 % in the UK , 97 % in the UAE and Saudi ,) have improved their flexible working offer since the pandemic , and around three-quarters of firms believe their employees are largely satisfied with it , a staggering 70 % of those surveyed in Saudi Arabia and the UAE , and 55 % of women globally , say they are considering leaving their job due to lack of flexibility .
In Australia , more than two in three women say they want more flexibility , and globally , 71 % want increased annual leave allowance , and 68 % a four-day working week .
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Employers offering flexible work arrangements can now shout about it , as they look to hire top talent . Flexa is a new platform that aggregates workplace benefits , including remote working and flexibility , giving employees complete transparency on employers before applying for a job . Used by 150 companies including Allianz , Farfetch and Paddle , the platform only features companies “ who meet a certain standard of flexibility and who are willing to be upfront about what they offer ”, says Molly Johnson-Jones , co-founder .
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