The introduction of flexible working schemes can help aid retention of employees, new research suggests.
Conducted by Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) and Robert Half Finance and Accounting, the survey finds that 23 per cent of finance workers want more flexibility in their work, Online Recruitment magazine reports.
According to UK managing director of Robert Half Finance and Accounting Phil Sheridan it is an important focus in the financial world.
"Today's finance professionals are looking for flexible working arrangements and may look for career opportunities elsewhere to achieve greater work/life balance," he said to the news source.
CIMA director of employer and strategic development Rick Sturge commented that such working arrangements can help recruitment as well.
"It is important for employers to offer a good all round package - not just financial, but work/life - to recruit and retain top performing staff," he added.
In other news today, the Monster Employment Index discovered that online recruitment activity increased in December.
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