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In many areas , Bath and surrounds included , there are real problems around recruitment and retention . In that context , the ethics and behaviours of employers can really impact success when it comes to onboarding new staff and keeping them .
Research by recruitment specialists Robert Half shows that a significant number of young people do consider ESG factors when taking on a new role .
In their survey , 38 per cent of employees said they would look for a new role if they thought their organisation was not doing
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enough on issues such as reducing carbon emissions or operating ethically . That rises to 47 per cent of 18 to 34-year-olds .
When it comes to attracting new talent , offering the most competitive financial package is not always enough . More than half ( 53 %) of employees said they would never work for an employer they thought was unethical ( regardless of the salary ), increasing to 59 per cent among younger candidates .
Matt Weston , Senior District Director at Robert Half , said , “ ESG has become a critical
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part of the recruitment process , both for attraction and retention , particularly among younger employees who are perhaps more alert to ethical and sustainable practices . They want to see authentic efforts that truly make a difference .
“ Our advice to businesses is simple : if you want to keep your best talent and attract new talent into the business , don ’ t rely on rhetoric . Ensure you have a clear , demonstratable ESG plan in place with tangible , measurable actions .”
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“ 38 per cent of employees said they would look for a new role if they thought their organisation was not doing enough on issues such as reducing carbon emissions or operating ethically . That rises to 47 per cent of 18 to 34-year-olds .” |