Three-quarters (76 per cent) of U.S. employees say they’d actively search for — or be open to — a new job if their company rolled back flexible working policies, according to a new survey by Greenhouse Software Inc.

The survey, which polled more than 1,200 U.S. employees, found 40 per cent of workers said they prefer the hybrid model, while 12 per cent prefer a fully remote model. Employees from historically underrepresented groups were 22 per cent more likely to look for another job if their companies no longer offered flexible working policies.

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In terms of the top reasons employees would be attracted to a new job, respondents cited increased compensation/salary (48 per cent), greater job security (34 per cent) and greater career advancement opportunities (32 per cent).

More than two-fifths (43 per cent) of respondents said they’re more likely to apply to a job posting that includes a salary range and 21 per cent said they’re less likely to or won’t apply to a role if it doesn’t include a salary range.

The survey also found more than half (56 per cent) of employees would apply to a job that offers a four-day workweek, while a fifth wouldn’t apply for a job unless they fit all the required skills.

For the reasons they’d leave a job, employees cited less competitive compensation (30 per cent), lack of clear career advancement opportunities (27 per cent) and lack of commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion (16 per cent).

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“The report findings validate that the changes to how and where we work over the last three years are not temporary adjustments due to a global pandemic — hybrid is here to stay,” said Donald Knight, chief people officer at Greenhouse, in a press release. “Flexibility, fairness and pay transparency instill trust in a company.

“Leaders who haven’t been listening to candidates and employees in recent years will be forced to realize work has undergone a massive shift and they can either adapt to this new world or lose out on top talent and, ultimately, business success.”