{"id":418582,"date":"2021-01-21T08:05:10","date_gmt":"2021-01-21T13:05:10","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.marketnewsdesk.com\/?p=418582"},"modified":"2021-01-21T08:05:10","modified_gmt":"2021-01-21T13:05:10","slug":"new-year-new-city-workers-and-managers-reveal-relocation-plans-amid-pandemic","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.marketnewsdesk.com\/index.php\/new-year-new-city-workers-and-managers-reveal-relocation-plans-amid-pandemic\/","title":{"rendered":"New Year, New City? Workers And Managers Reveal Relocation Plans Amid Pandemic"},"content":{"rendered":"
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— 51% of professionals would consider relocating, but only 25% would be willing to take a pay cut to do so, Robert Half research shows<\/h2>\n

— Nearly 4 in 10 companies are allowing workers to make a permanent move<\/h2>\n

— Robert Half details 3 workplace trends for 2021 and beyond<\/h2>\n

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\n MENLO PARK, Calif.<\/span>, Jan. 21, 2021<\/span> \/PRNewswire\/ —\u00a0A new study by global staffing firm Robert Half shows relocation is a big consideration for professionals and employers right now. More than half of workers surveyed (51%) said they would consider moving to a different city if their company offered long-term remote arrangements, and another 4% have already made a move. A separate poll of human resources (HR) managers suggests many companies are open to the idea of an anywhere workforce: 50% of respondents reported their organization has allowed current staff to relocate temporarily, and another 38% noted their employer was supportive of permanent moves.<\/p>\n

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\n Why Workers Want to Relocate
<\/b>While the motivation to relocate may vary, common reasons cited by workers include a change of scenery (37%) and lower cost of living (22%). However, the research shows salary remains a priority for most professionals: 75% would not be willing to take a pay cut in their current job if they were to move.<\/p>\n

“Pre-pandemic, job location was a big factor in where people chose to live,” said Paul McDonald<\/span>, senior executive director at Robert Half. “As many employees continue to work from home successfully, they’re considering how a move might improve their quality of life, particularly if they can keep their current salary.”<\/p>\n

\n How Employers Are Addressing Pay
<\/b>As employees set sights on moving to a new city, companies are having to reconsider how they approach pay. HR managers said they will determine salary for current staff who choose to relocate by:<\/p>\n