- British workers typically have 1.8 days a week outside the office (at home)
- Telecommuting has been associated with a higher number of calls
- Employees in the office are more noticed for promotions and salary increases
New research from MyPerfectCV shows how common hybrid working has become, with around two in five UK workers now either fully remote or hybrid – with hybrid being around twice as common as remote.
Furthermore, the UK has been named as one of the global leaders in flexible working, with workers typically working an average of 1.8 remote days per week.
A move largely driven by pandemic-era office closures has now become the norm, with MyPerfectCV seeing remote flexibility as here to stay.
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Despite the overall figures, the data shows a level of inequality, with high earners (classified as those earning more than £50,000 a year) far more likely to work from home. Graduates also have significantly higher access to remote selection, especially in knowledge sectors. On the other hand, low-wage workers and those working in retail, hospitality and other manual roles are far less likely to have such flexibility.
MyPerfectCV also seems to put the productivity argument to bed once and for all – while around two in five employers agree that workers produce more and higher quality output with hybrid flexibility, around two thirds of employees are likely to believe this.
The data found, productivity is seen to increase for focused and individual tasks, but there can be disadvantages when the home environment is not satisfactory or when there is a need for collaboration.
And it is the collaboration part that is seen as the sticking point, with remote work associated with a higher frequency of meetings, many of which are considered to be of lower quality or less useful.
But while the benefits of telecommuting are widely talked about, MyPerfectCV notes that almost all managers are more likely to notice in-office employees and that hybrid workers are less likely to get raises or be promoted.
For many, however, the well-being, flexibility and cost benefits may outweigh that, with workers potentially saving thousands each year on the commute alone.
Looking ahead, the report predicts more meaningful time in the office to maximize productivity, less demand for a full return to the office, and continued demand for flexibility from employees.
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