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By now it’s pretty clear that there has been a huge shake up in the way we work – and the way we want to continue to work. As some companies seek to bring employees back into the office, they are being met with resistance.
In May, Apple rolled back plans it had announced for staff to return to the office three days a week. It was met with opposition from thousands of team members and a group had formed calling itself “Apple Together,” which petitioned the company’s executive team asking for a hybrid and flexible work schedule, pointing out that they could collaborate remotely using technology instead.
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These days, we expect more from our employers, and we’re not afraid to move to get it. As digital burnout bites, the World Economic Forum estimates that as many as 40% of employees are thinking of leaving their roles this year. There are a few things that will top their agendas as they seek new, better positions. Here are some of them.
Hybrid, flexible working
Top of the agenda for Europeans is work which allows flexibility, the ability to drop expensive, time-consuming commutes and which leaves space for family life and hobbies. In Europe, the Work-life Balance Directive has come into law and is now being adopted across member states. In particular it’s good news for women as it is designed to support better work-life balance for parents and carers, it encourages a more equal sharing of parental leave between men and women, and it addresses women’s underrepresentation in the labour market.
Wellness benefits
We’ve all become a little more aware of our health and wellbeing over the past couple of years and while the majority of Europeans are lucky to have access to good, free or affordable healthcare, increasingly, clued-in companies are offering more. Programmes such as Headspace at Work, the mindfulness and meditation app, access to additional mental health and stress-related services and even access to night nurses for new parents can be on offer.
Access to professional development
A job shouldn’t be a dead end. It should be a step on the ladder of your career, helping you to progress, developing your personal and professional skills. Ask yourself will a new position offer you career opportunities in the form of a personal development plan (PDP), mentoring, training and development budgets, and access to relevant conferences and events? If it won’t, it may be worth your while to look elsewhere.
If you’re ready now to look for a new role, we have three below as well as plenty more opportunities on the Silicon Canals Job Board.
Solution Architect – Data Science, eClerx
The Job: The Solution Architect – Data Science role will be a part of eClerx ABUs (Analytics Business Unit) leadership team. You’ll work across diverse problem statements, mentor a team of deeply passionate data experts, have direct access to C-level leaders and their priorities, and have a measurable impact on growth and value-creation.
You’ll Need: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience required. An advanced degree is preferred, as well as rich experience as customer-facing data science, analytics, and team leader. Relevant experience in pre-sales solutioning for analytics is also necessary.
Apply: The Solution Architect – Data Science role is available here as are other roles at eClerx.
Data Engineer, wefox
The Job: Wefox is looking for a Data Engineer to join the Advanced Innovation Team team in Paris. This cross-functional team leverages machine learning to improve the customer experience, and to deliver innovative products like risk detection and risk prevention.
You’ll Need: Two-plus years’ of experience in data science or data engineering, strong development skills in data processing with Python and/or Scala and/or other programming languages, and knowledge and experience with data-related Python packages.
Apply: More information on the Data Engineer role is available as are opportunities at wefox.
Senior Software Engineer – Frontend, Juni
The Job: The Senior Software Engineer – Frontend is an EU-based role that will tackle convoluted problems and develop clean, stable solutions that scale. You’ll have a genuine passion for designing and implementing elegant software solutions.
You’ll Need: Strong knowledge of React, Typescript, Babel, Webpack or equivalents and building single page web applications as well as React, Javascript/Typescript, Go and gRPC (Protocol buffers).
Apply: Find out more about the Senior Software Engineer – Frontend and discover other roles at Juni.
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