As workplaces worldwide begin to promote the resumption of in-office arrangements, Indian employees display a lack of enthusiasm for reverting to the conventional five-day office schedule prevalent prior to the pandemic. A recent survey conducted by job platform Indeed indicates that a significant 3 our of every 4 Indian professionals prioritize flexibility when evaluating job opportunities.
Collating insights from more than 1,200 job seekers in India, the survey discovered that flexibility, as defined by the âcapability to work remotely, establish personal hours, and take breaks as required,â is a paramount concern, according to CNBCâs report.
The appreciation for flexibility among professionals is on the rise, driven by the observation of enhanced productivity and an improved work-life balance resulting from the ability to determine their work location and schedule.
The survey conducted by Indeed unveiled that 70% of individuals currently employed actively sought job prospects that offered a blend of remote or hybrid work arrangements.
Nevertheless, this position diverges from the approach adopted by numerous multinational corporations that are advocating for a return to physical office spaces for their employees.
This disparity in preferences might lead to a potential increase in attrition rates within companies, particularly in cases like TCS, where a significant number of resignations followed the announcement of the office return, with a notable impact on female employees.
âEmployersâ perspectives on remote work continue to diverge from the inclinations of job seekers in India,â stated Sashi Kumar, Head of Sales at Indeed India, in an interview with CNBC.
The survey also unveiled that a significant 63% of employees express a preference for a hybrid work setup, which allows them to work from home on specific days and from the office on others. In contrast, only 51% of the 561 surveyed employers confirmed that they currently provide this hybrid work arrangement option.
