Work-life balance tops priority for jobseekers – Market Financial Solutions
The survey showed that 45% of adults picked work-life balance as one of their top three priorities when looking for a job.
Finding work-life balance topped the list for UK workers choosing jobs, research from Market Financial Solutions found.
The survey showed that 45% of adults picked work-life balance as one of their top three priorities when looking for a job.
A competitive salary came second at 43%, followed by job security at 38%.
Other factors included benefits and perks (19%), remote working (16%), positive impact on the world (13%), career progression (13%), company values and culture (11%), training opportunities (10%) and the future outlook for the sector or company (9%).
Younger workers were more likely to pick positive impact and remote working, with 22% of 18-34-year-olds wanting a job that makes a positive impact, compared to 10% of over-34s.
Remote working was a priority for 21% of younger workers, compared to 8% of over-55s.
Additionally, Market Financial Solutions focused on perceptions of working in financial services.
55% of those not working in the sector said they would not consider it, mainly due to stress and rigidity.
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