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Majority of Northern Ireland workers keen on flexible working

12th September 2018

The latest research has shown that 60% of workers in Northern Ireland want flexible working hours. YouGov carried out the research on behalf of McDonald’s. The findings were to help retain staff in a volatile labour market.

Almost 60% of all adults questioned are seeking to have an early start or to reduce their working week. A four-day working week is becoming much more popular. Unions are now calling for changes to be made to the traditional working week.

60% of Northern Ireland works want flexible working 

Starting at 8 am and finishing at 4 pm is one of the most desirable working days, followed by a longer working day in return for a shorter working week.

The study found that 73% of people would stay with a company longer if they had flexible working arrangements.

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