Why actively recruit for flexible working roles?

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Whilst technological advances and recent legislation have facilitated a burgeoning growth in flexible working, flexible at the point of hire is unfortunately lagging behind. The Timewise report – The Flexibility Trap, found that jobs advertised with flexibility are so scarce that 77% of flexible workers feel 'trapped' in their current role. This invariably results in the best talent having to take jobs way beneath their level of skill and ability.

Timewise chief executive Karen Mattison MBE, said: “Businesses are missing out, as they consistently fail to realise just how important flexibility is to people looking for a new role.” At Purple House HR I regularly speak to companies who are struggling to attract the skills they need. If this sounds like you, widen your talent pool by putting 'flexible at the point of hire' firmly on your agenda.

One of the major challenges facing businesses today is finding, recruiting, and retaining quality talent. If you've already implemented flexible working practices for current staff, I have no doubt that you're already feeling the azerbaijan phone number list benefits in motivation, efficiency and retention. The next stage is to start advertising flexible working as part of the recruitment process. With a bit of discussion I often find companies are open to flexible working for the right person and role, yet they don't advertise it as part of their recruitment process. The problem is that 42% of candidates fear asking about the possibility of flexible working if it's not already advertised. Candidates are concerned that if they ask it will have a detrimental effect on their application.

By failing to advertise your openness to flexible working you're effectively cutting yourself off from a growing talent pool of quality candidates. Candidates increasingly want employers to openly state whether a role could be flexible (for the right candidate) at the point of advertising.

To kick-start flexible hiring within your organisation ask yourself “for the best candidate, will I consider flexible working for this role?”. If the answer is yes, it's time to start advertising flexibility to potential hires.