Regional Health and Safety roles, how much travel is too much? A frequent topic of conversation with job seekers and hiring managers alike, is the amount of travel required in their current/proposed roles.
We'll see polar opposites in attitude to the question, with many people changing views as their career/life progresses. Considerations around childcare, home life dynamics, physical ability and even pets. It is a common source of job seekers wanting to change roles, so well worth consideration for employers if they're wanting to retain their team and keep them happy.
🔔 How many hours a day/week is too much to be on the road? Is that travel time factored into the working day or additional?
🔔 How many sites is manageable, regionally or globally? We'll hear of Advisor's with 30-40 sites+ in their region or flying over 70 times a year.
🔔 Can you work flexibly in a week? Is there give and take?
🔔 Some employers I work with give a large degree of autonomy to their Regional HSE team whilst others will be more prescriptive on their diary
Before accepting a new role or making a hire, it's integral that both sides are completely clear on travel expectations. Ensuring no crossed wires down the line.
Like with most things, there isn't one answer for all, as one person's too much travel is another person's too little. However, there is a definite industry trend of job seekers preferring to reduce travel or find something closer to home.
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2moI totally agree. Respect has to be earned 👍