Over half of the UK’s office-based workers believe their employer does not take ‘green’ issues seriously enough, while 40 per cent rank recycling at the top of the green credentials list when looking for a new employer.
The research, by recruitment consultancy Badenoch & Clark, illustrate the fact that jobseekers are placing increasing importance on green issues when it comes to choosing and working for an employer.
Andy Powell, director at Badenoch & Clark, said: “CSR and ‘green’ credentials have become buzzwords in the business world over recent years and, increasingly, employees are demanding more from their employers when it comes to social and environmental issues. It’s vital that companies look at their green credentials when recruiting and take the necessary action to ensure that they are line with employee expectations.”
Further findings from the report showed that 10 per cent of workers would even consider a salary cut if it meant working for a company with better green credentials, while 14 per cent would refuse a job offer from a company with poor green credentials.
Powell added: “Employers need to take into consideration the importance of green credentials when looking to attract prospective employees. Not only are office workers looking at the salary, benefits package and career progression when applying for jobs, they are also looking at what impact their prospective employer has on the environment.”
