2023 Salary Guide v10 DIGITAL - Flipbook - Page 10
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Post-pandemic work trends
Covid-19 lockdowns caused a huge and
immediate upheaval in the way many
people worked at the height of the pandemic.
In April 2020, nearly half (46%) of the entire
UK workforce was working from home,
according to ONS data.
But has there been a lasting impact
on the workforce?
The response from employers is mixed,
with 56% saying there has been no long-term
effects from the pandemic on employees,
while 43% have noticed a change in attitudes
or behaviours among staff.
Of the latter, a minority (4%) saw an increase
in early retirements. But by far the biggest
post-pandemic trend reported by employers
has been an overwhelming rise in the number
of people seeking part-time or flexible working
arrangements.
Indeed, four out of five employers have
experienced an uptick in flexible working
requests, indicating a widespread shift in
how candidates view traditional in-office roles.