This article is from the source 'bbc' and was first published or seen on . It last changed over 40 days ago and won't be checked again for changes.
You can find the current article at its original source at https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-45353786
The article has changed 5 times. There is an RSS feed of changes available.
| Version 0 | Version 1 |
|---|---|
| PwC tells new staff they can choose what hours to work | PwC tells new staff they can choose what hours to work |
| (35 minutes later) | |
| Accountancy giant PwC has launched a scheme that allows some new recruits to work the hours they want. | Accountancy giant PwC has launched a scheme that allows some new recruits to work the hours they want. |
| The Flexible Talent Network allows people to list their skills and preferred work pattern when they apply. | The Flexible Talent Network allows people to list their skills and preferred work pattern when they apply. |
| PwC says the aim is to attract skilled people who don't want to be tied to traditional 9-to-5 hours. | PwC says the aim is to attract skilled people who don't want to be tied to traditional 9-to-5 hours. |
| Flexible working patterns can include anything from shorter weekly working hours, to only working for a few months a year. | Flexible working patterns can include anything from shorter weekly working hours, to only working for a few months a year. |
| PwC, which will match recruits to relevant projects rather than specific roles, hopes the move will give more diverse talent a route into the firm. | PwC, which will match recruits to relevant projects rather than specific roles, hopes the move will give more diverse talent a route into the firm. |
| PwC, one of the so-called Big Four accountancy giants, said that it decided to embrace the gig economy after a study it carried out showed that almost 46% of 2,000 respondents prioritised flexible working hours and a good work-life balance the most when choosing a job. | PwC, one of the so-called Big Four accountancy giants, said that it decided to embrace the gig economy after a study it carried out showed that almost 46% of 2,000 respondents prioritised flexible working hours and a good work-life balance the most when choosing a job. |
| So far, more than 2,000 people have registered with the new network in the two weeks since the initiative was launched. | So far, more than 2,000 people have registered with the new network in the two weeks since the initiative was launched. |
| Apart from the flexible working scheme, PwC is also recruiting for its six-month paid senior internship programme Back to Business, which is designed to help senior professionals to restart their career after an extended break. | Apart from the flexible working scheme, PwC is also recruiting for its six-month paid senior internship programme Back to Business, which is designed to help senior professionals to restart their career after an extended break. |
| PwC's chief people officer, Laura Hinton, said: "People assume that to work at a big firm they need to follow traditional working patterns - we want to make it clear that this isn't the case. In order to recruit the best people, we recognise that we need to offer greater flexibility, different working options and a route back in for those looking to restart their careers." | PwC's chief people officer, Laura Hinton, said: "People assume that to work at a big firm they need to follow traditional working patterns - we want to make it clear that this isn't the case. In order to recruit the best people, we recognise that we need to offer greater flexibility, different working options and a route back in for those looking to restart their careers." |
| Offering flexible working was not only good for staff, but also good for business, the economy and ultimately society, she said. | Offering flexible working was not only good for staff, but also good for business, the economy and ultimately society, she said. |
| "We're likely to see a rise in people transitioning in and out of work throughout their careers and those organisations who responsibly support their people to do this will ultimately gain a competitive advantage," Ms Hinton added. | "We're likely to see a rise in people transitioning in and out of work throughout their careers and those organisations who responsibly support their people to do this will ultimately gain a competitive advantage," Ms Hinton added. |
| What do you think about choosing working hours? Should emails while commuting count as work? You can share your views by emailing haveyoursay@bbc.co.uk. | |
| Please include a contact number if you are willing to speak to a BBC journalist. You can also contact us in the following ways: | |
| Or use the form below |