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LONDON, May 12, 2021 /PRNewswire/ More than half (54%) of employees surveyed from around the world would consider leaving their job post-COVID-19 pandemic if they are not afforded some form of flexibility in where and when they work, according to the EY 2021 Work Reimagined Employee Survey.
The survey – one of the largest global surveys of its kind – canvassed the views of more than 16,000 employees across 16 countries and multiple industries and job roles. It explores employee attitudes and experiences to work throughout the pandemic and into the next normal .
Flexibility
The survey finds that nine in ten employees want flexibility in where and when they work. Given the choice, more than half of employee respondents (54%) would choose flexibility in
How employers and employees are envisioning the reimagined workforce
By: Liz Fealy, EY Global People Advisory Services Deputy Leader and Workforce Advisory Leader
As lockdowns are lifting in many regions of the world, millions of employees deemed essential continue to work as usual while other segments are returning to the physical workplace for the first time after several months of either working from home or being furloughed. Many companies have extended flexible working with regard to when and where employees work in order to maintain social distancing in workplaces as well as to provide alternatives given that not all schools and childcare have opened. Companies also realize that now that many employees have experienced reduced commuting times and have maintained productivity, some prefer to continue working remotely. This has necessitated completely new methods of working, collaboration and effective leadership. It’s been a massive challenge for employers and a big shift fo