Mon, 20 Jan 2025

Working from home 'not proper work' - ex-Asda boss

Lord Rose says it harms productivity but expert says hybrid work can be as good as full-time in the office.

* Working from home has been linked to a decline in productivity, with Lord Rose estimating that it has caused a 20-year regression in working practices and wellbeing.
* Despite some companies calling time on remote working, research suggests that spending three days out of five in the office is as productive as fully office-based work overall.
* Industry estimates indicate that vacant office space has nearly doubled since the pandemic, while the number of golf games played during the working week has risen 350%.
* The government is legislating to strengthen the right of employees to request working from home, but some employers are battling with staff to get them back into the office.
* A poll of tens of thousands of employees suggests that workers value the ability to work from home for two days a week about as much as an 8% pay rise.
* Increasing the number of roles which can be done from home could help with economic growth, particularly for those with caring responsibilities.
* Some public sector employees are refusing to return to the office, citing concerns over productivity and flexibility.
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