Over half of financial workers consider quitting over office mandates and related stress
69% of employees said they need higher pay to cover trips to the office, while 57% said in-office requirements are pushing them to leave their role.
Morgan McKinley found that over half of UK financial workers are considering leaving their jobs due to stricter office attendance policies and rising commuting costs.
69% of employees said they need higher pay to cover trips to the office, while 57% said in-office requirements are pushing them to leave their role.
67% said office attendance has increased stress or burnout, with women reporting higher rates of stress – 74% compared with 55% among men.
The three-day office week is now the main model in UK finance, cited by 35% of employees.
73% of employees and 78% of employers expect this to stay the same over the next year.
However, only 54% of female employees reported satisfaction with current office expectations, compared with 66% of male respondents.
Women were also more likely to report negative experiences, with 61% saying office attendance lowered productivity compared with 54% of men.
Flexibility remains key, with 49% of female respondents reporting caregiving responsibilities, compared with 41% of men.
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