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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.” |