Going the extra mile? Not a problem

Half of UK employees travel more than an hour to work each day, according to the latest poll unveiled today by leading national staffing services company, Select Appointments.

Of the 2,000 respondents, 27% travel for over half an hour each day.

The poll results suggest that UK workers are willing to commute a considerable distance for the job they want. This is great news for companies that are looking to recruit, particularly when hiring for roles that require specialist skills, as they can cast their nets further a-field.


Only 19% of respondents benefit from a commute of fifteen minutes or less, highlighting the fact that living and working in the same area is a declining luxury.

Kay Fletcher, operations director at Select Appointments said: We are constantly being told by candidates that they are willing to travel for the right job. This employee flexibility is beneficial to both companies and jobhunters. Employers have a wider candidate base from which to recruit and jobseekers have more roles to choose from - ultimately leading to more long-term working relationships.

Interestingly, the results of this poll are almost identical to last yearís poll, highlighting the fact that although work/life balance has become an important issue for employees, their commute to work has not changed.