Why flexible working is a key differentiator for employers and recruiters
EP216 | Current labour market challenges and how to differentiate your agency - Dave talks to Kevin Green 🎧 https://open.spotify.com/episode/3UBwnXkIwi9Z3mYOK2K15p?si=xf0CEkkOR0uLQUO0uF6vww  📖 https://wave-rs.co.uk/blog/dave-talks-to-kevin-green/ --- In a market characterised by skills and talent shortages, roles that offer flexible working will give clients a competitive advantage. However, employers must view flexible working as more than just location flexibility - and this is where recruiters can advise their clients and truly add value. Other types of flexibility are just as important - the 4 day working week is an incredibly interesting movement, and there are annualised hours, shorter hours, term time only, and much more. Don’t forget part-time work, which can help a huge number of people get back into the labour market. A huge 8.5 million work part-time in UK - 1/3 of the workforce. And yet only about 30% of jobs offer flexible working. Clever employers and recruiters will talk about time flex as well as location flex, particularly if their industry is suffering from acute skill and talent shortages. What’s key is to be crystal clear that flexibility is offered on your job adverts - this is what candidates are looking for.
