Most HR recruitment workers (95%) are prepared to be flexible in their working conditions to safeguard their colleagues’ jobs, according to a survey by the the independent campaign Keep Britain Working.

The survey also shows that 30% would accept a pay cut, while 53% would accept a reduction in hours.

However, 2% of HR recruitment workers say they would strike and 4% would walk out without another job to go to if bosses requested sacrifices to be made without making any themselves.
 
James Reed, founder of the independent campaign Keep Britain Working, says: “There seems to be a new altruism at work. If people believe that being flexible about their own employment conditions will help stem job losses they will take on change and make personal sacrifices – especially if bosses do their bit.”

Alison Hughes, director at HR recruiter Higher Talent, told Recruiter: “I don’t find it surprising. Most people would take a small change in their working conditions.”

James Caler, director at finance and HR staffing firm Macildowie Associates, adds: “They are at the cutting edge. They need to lead by example. If you expect others in the organisation to do it, it starts with HR first.

“In safeguarding the company, it has to start with the HR side.”