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14/01/2005
British workers opt for work-life balance over pay
Many British workers would prefer to achieve a better work-life balance, rather than get a promotion or pay rise, a new survey has revealed.
Research carried out by Lloyds TSB and campaign group, Working Families, reveals that over two thirds (67%) of the 1,703 people questioned would prefer to have a better balance between their home and working lives. Only 22% of those questioned would prefer a pay rise, while just 19% wanted a promotion.
However, the research also revealed that over half (54%)of those questioned felt they couldn't approach their own boss with a request for more flexible working arrangements. Men felt even less comfortable in broaching the subject than women – 61% of men felt that making such a suggestion would be difficult, compared to 50% of women.
However, the survey also revealed that companies do seem to be adopting work-life balances. Of the workers questioned almost two-thirds (63%) said they had the option of working flexible hours, while almost half (49%) said that their employer was accommodating if personal or family emergencies occurred.
Commenting on the research, Fiona Cannon, head of equality and diversity at Lloyds TSB, said: "It is refreshing that as far as career resolutions go, our number one priority is to balance work and play. But it's rather telling that people don't feel they can discuss it with their boss. Perhaps one of our career resolutions should be to develop a better relationship with the boss so that we can discuss our true career needs."
(KMcA/SP)
Research carried out by Lloyds TSB and campaign group, Working Families, reveals that over two thirds (67%) of the 1,703 people questioned would prefer to have a better balance between their home and working lives. Only 22% of those questioned would prefer a pay rise, while just 19% wanted a promotion.
However, the research also revealed that over half (54%)of those questioned felt they couldn't approach their own boss with a request for more flexible working arrangements. Men felt even less comfortable in broaching the subject than women – 61% of men felt that making such a suggestion would be difficult, compared to 50% of women.
However, the survey also revealed that companies do seem to be adopting work-life balances. Of the workers questioned almost two-thirds (63%) said they had the option of working flexible hours, while almost half (49%) said that their employer was accommodating if personal or family emergencies occurred.
Commenting on the research, Fiona Cannon, head of equality and diversity at Lloyds TSB, said: "It is refreshing that as far as career resolutions go, our number one priority is to balance work and play. But it's rather telling that people don't feel they can discuss it with their boss. Perhaps one of our career resolutions should be to develop a better relationship with the boss so that we can discuss our true career needs."
(KMcA/SP)
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