The end of the pandemic has sparked a tug-of-war between employers summoning their employees back to the office and workers wishing to hold on to remote and hybrid work options. In the U.S., the promise of working from home is leading workers to accept lower salaries than they otherwise would, as they appear to value flexibility more than money.
In a recent report, HR consulting firm Robert Half found that when the gap between a candidate’s salary expectations and an employer’s limit is too great, many employers negotiate remote and hybrid work options to “help seal the deal.” Often, candidates are open to accept a lower pay in exchange for more flexibility.
Why It Matters
The rise of remote work during the pandemic has profoundly changed the global job market, making employees around the world question whether they actually need to be in an office full-time to fulfil their duties. Many found that …