Singapore,14th Feb 2024 – Hays, the global leader in workforce solutions and specialist recruitment, reveals the latest flexible working options amongst 1,175 skilled professionals in Singapore and its impact on employee satisfaction in the workplace.   

The online study conducted in late 2023, found 72.7% agree with their latest work arrangement policy. 48.5% of respondents received communications from their leaders suggesting that they believe culture and team morale can only be established through more face-to-face interactions. 

Additional takeaways: 

• Among employees who disagree with their current work arrangement policy, Hays discovered that 70.0% of them currently work fully on-site or at least four days per week in office.  

• Opinions regarding who should establish the organisation’s work arrangement policy were divided among respondents. 25.7% say this is up to the sole discretion of leadership, whilst 32.8% believe it should be a shared decision-making process. Notedly, only 7.4% say it should be entirely up to them. 

“Contrary to the commonly perceived tension between employers and employees, the majority of employees are receptive to the work arrangement adjustments needed to meet business priorities. To ensure these arrangements are tailored to benefit all parties, employers should continue engaging the workforce in their considerations” said Tom Osborne, Managing Director, Hays Southeast Asia. 

“When crafting a compelling Employee Value Proposition or engaging in discussions about flexible working arrangements to attract and retain valuable candidates, it's vital to consider factors beyond just offering flexible working options. Supportive managers and career growth potential are also important for candidates in Singapore who seek connections they can trust and opportunities for career development,” said John Borneman, Regional Director, Hays Singapore. 

This press release was adapted from a Hays blog - 7 Trends Employees and Employers in Singapore Should Know in 2024.