{"id":5323,"date":"2023-11-28T15:29:10","date_gmt":"2023-11-28T15:29:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.recruit.ie\/careers\/?p=5323"},"modified":"2023-11-28T15:29:41","modified_gmt":"2023-11-28T15:29:41","slug":"survey-reveals-remote-hybrid-working-is-key-factor-in-decision-to-change-employer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.recruit.ie\/careers\/survey-reveals-remote-hybrid-working-is-key-factor-in-decision-to-change-employer\/","title":{"rendered":"Survey Reveals Remote\/hybrid Working Is Key Factor in Decision to Change Employer\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Survey shows that 44% indicated that they would change job, even if it means a pay cut, if their remote working preferences are not facilitated<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

Researchers from University of Galway and the Western Development Commission have revealed that 92% of respondents indicated that remote\/hybrid working would be a key factor in their decision to change employer.<\/p>\n

The findings are from the first of three data collection waves of the 2023 annual National Remote Working Survey, led by Professor Alma McCarthy at University of Galway and Deirdre Frost, Policy Analyst at the Western Development Commission.<\/p>\n

The survey gathered responses from almost 6,000 respondents in late September and early October on their experience of remote working.<\/p>\n

Professor Alma McCarthy, Professor of Public Sector Management and Dean of J.E. Cairnes School of Business and Economics at University of Galway, emphasised the sustained desire to work hybrid or remotely for roles where this is possible and the impact on career decision-making.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

“Our previous annual surveys showed the growing appetite for remote or hybrid working and the 2023 survey provides evidence of this sustained trend. \u00a0For those who can work remotely or hybrid for at least some of the time, being able to do so now plays a critical role in employer and job choice,\u201d Professor McCarthy said.<\/p>\n

Findings include:<\/p>\n