More than quarter of WFH employees reconsidering career options

Based on how their employers dealt with lockdown

Adam Saville
clock • 2 min read

One in five want to move companies and a quarter considering self-employment, study shows

New research from Canada Life has shown how employers' Covid-19 policies are contributing to a potential talent gap in the UK. More than a quarter (27%) of those who worked from home during lockdown said they were reconsidering their career options based on how their employer dealt with the crisis. Of these, one in five (23%) want to move companies and 23% are thinking about setting up their own business and becoming self-employed. Paul Avis, Canada Life group insurance marketing director said: "This year has presented huge challenges for employers; for most, the change to business an...

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