Most employees agree with postCovid work arrangement policy
KUCHING: Work agency Hays (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd’s (Hays Malaysia) latest survey found that most employees agree with the latest flexible working options.
Its study, which surveyed 2,014 skilled professionals in Malaysia and its impact on employee satisfaction in the workplace, found that 74 per cent agreed with their latest work arrangement policy.
About 53 per cent 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.
Among employees who disagree with their current work arrangement policy, Hays discovered that 69.2 per cent 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. 32 per cent say this is up to the sole discretion of leadership, whilst 29 per cent believe it should be a shared decision-making process.
Only 5.9 per cent say it should be entirely up to them.
The study also found multinational companies offer more flexible working days to their employees compared to local companies.
“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 Hays Southeast Asia managing director Tom Osborne.
“While candidates has a preference for companies with flexible working options, having the platform to engage and openly discuss with teammates are just as crucial.
“Having the right avenue will inculcate sense of corporate value and belonging.
“Aside from that, feeling sufficiently challenged in their role were also important considerations to candidates as this will determine their growth and learning curve in an organisation,” said Hays Malaysia regional director Natasha Ishak.