We’re moving into the next phase of the Great Quality of Life Debate now that the results of the survey across law, accountancy and investment banking are back. 

The findings make very interesting reading and underline the fact that money, benefits and even flexible working are not the key ingredients for staff engagement and retention. So what are the headlines?

  • Personal access to supervisors, challenging work and a high degree of client contact were rated as the most important factors.
  • Flexible working and predictable working hours are somewhat less important.
  • But having a clear career path and good access to personal skills development ranked higher.