As part of a client\u2019s benefits review, we explored a question that\u2019s becoming increasingly relevant across the B2B events industry:<\/p>\n
Should employees be able to work remotely from anywhere in the world for up to four weeks a year?<\/em><\/p>\n It\u2019s a perk that sounds aspirational – but does it really influence someone\u2019s decision to join a company in events, marketing, or sales?<\/p>\n The Poll Results<\/strong><\/p>\n We asked our LinkedIn Community: Would the ability to work remotely from anywhere for 4 weeks a year sway your decision to join a company?<\/em><\/p>\n Nearly 200 UK-based professionals, mostly from B2B events, conference production, marketing, and sponsorship sales, responded:<\/p>\n That\u2019s 91%<\/strong> who see this level of flexibility as a positive differentiator – a sign an employer understands modern work-life balance.<\/p>\n What Professionals Said:<\/strong><\/p>\n Event professionals and marketers shared valuable insights:<\/p>\n \u201cI had this at a previous company \u2013 it didn\u2019t affect my productivity, it improved it!\u201d<\/p>\n \u201cFor parents, it\u2019s a lifesaver. Being able to work abroad outside of school holidays makes travel affordable.\u201d<\/p>\n \u201cIf this benefit applied to in-office roles, it could completely change how people view hybrid working.\u201d<\/p>\n \u201cEmployers must consider visa, tax, and legal implications before introducing it.\u201d<\/p>\n What It Means for UK Employers in Events<\/strong><\/p>\n For employers in events, conferences, and media, \u201cWork From Anywhere\u201d can be a powerful retention and attraction tool – but it needs structure.<\/p>\n Here\u2019s what to consider:<\/strong><\/p>\n More Than a Perk – It\u2019s About Trust<\/strong><\/p>\n Even if not, everyone uses it \u201cWork From Anywhere\u201d signals trust, autonomy, and respect for employees\u2019 lives outside work.<\/p>\n For professionals in B2B events, conference production, marketing, sponsorship, and event management, flexibility can be the deciding factor when choosing their next employer.<\/p>\n As one respondent put it perfectly:<\/p>\n \u201cIt didn\u2019t affect my productivity – in fact, it helped my performance.\u201d<\/p>\n Final Thought<\/strong><\/p>\n Flexibility isn\u2019t just a perk anymore – it\u2019s becoming an expectation. Join the conversation:<\/strong> Helen Yarrow \u2013 Jackson Barnes Recruitment<\/strong> E: helen@jbrecruitment.co.uk | T: 0203 488 2620<\/strong><\/p>\n Jackson Barnes Recruitment delivers international recruitment solutions across the\u00a0events, media, and publishing<\/strong>\u00a0sectors – from\u00a0Graduate to MD level<\/strong>.<\/p>\n We recruit for roles including:<\/p>\n \u2022\u00a0Researcher<\/a><\/p>\n \u2022\u00a0Conference producer<\/a><\/p>\n \u2022\u00a0Event Marketing<\/a><\/p>\n \u2022\u00a0Sales \u2013 delegate, sponsorship & Business Development<\/a><\/p>\n \u2022\u00a0Event Manager<\/a><\/p>\n\n
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\nThe real question for employers is no longer \u201cCan we make this work?\u201d<\/em>
\nIt\u2019s \u201cCan we afford not to?\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n
\nWould you offer a \u201cWork From Anywhere\u201d benefit in your organisation?
\nAnd if you could – where would you<\/em> choose to work from?<\/p>\n
\nSpecialising in B2B Event Recruitment | Conference Production | Event Marketing | Sponsorship & Delegate Sales | Event Management<\/p>\nAbout Jackson Barnes Recruitment<\/strong><\/h4>\n