Employers recognise they need to do more than pay market rate salaries to attract and retain staff, according to research from administrative and office staffing specialist OfficeTeam.

The research reveals that 84% of HR directors have already implemented at least one measure to help improve the workplace environment, with flexible working hours topping the list.

More than six in 10 (61%) HR directors surveyed have implemented flexible working times to improve their employees’ work-life balance, while only 11% expect that their firm will increase employee remuneration. 

Phil Booth, director for OfficeTeam’s UK operations, says: “Gone are the days where the pay cheque is the sole driver of employee satisfaction. To attract and retain the best talent, companies need to offer a positive working environment that supports the needs of a modern workforce.”