Workers see flexible working as more valuable than hybrid working – Avilio
The preference for flexible working was highest among those aged 35 to 54 (45%) and those aged 55 and over (42%).
Workers in the UK now see flexible working hours as more valuable than hybrid working, new research from Avilio found.
The survey of 1,284 UK employees showed financial reward is the top driver of job satisfaction, with 44% choosing salary and bonus as the most important factor.
Flexible working came next at 41%, ahead of hybrid working, which stood at 33%.
The preference for flexible working was highest among those aged 35 to 54 (45%) and those aged 55 and over (42%), while younger workers aged 18 to 34 put less emphasis on it at 37%.
Career progression was less of a focus, with only 22% of all workers citing it, but this rose to 31% for the youngest group.
Other key contributors to job satisfaction included getting on well with colleagues (39%) and being able to provide for themselves and their family (36%).
The full results were as follows: financial reward (44%), flexible working (41%), working with colleagues they like (39%), knowing they can provide for themselves and their family (36%), hybrid working (33%), receiving praise and encouragement (32%), having work that is challenging and interesting (31%), knowing their job makes an impact on society (29%), and career progression (22%).
Only 5% said they do not feel a sense of job satisfaction.
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