- UK workers typically spend 1.8 days a week out of the office (at home)
- Remote work has been linked to an increased number of calls
- Office workers draw more attention for their promotions and salary increases
New research from MyPerfectCV shows how common hybrid working has become: around two in five UK workers are now fully remote or hybrid, with hybrid being around twice as many as remote.
Additionally, the UK has been noted as one of the world leaders in flexible working, with workers typically averaging 1.8 more remote days per week.
A move largely driven by office closures during the pandemic has now become the norm, and MyPerfectCV believes remote flexibility is here to stay.
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Workers increasingly increase hybrid flexibility
Despite the headline figures, the data shows a level of disparity: high earners (classified as those earning more than £50,000 a year) are much more likely to work from home. Graduates also have significantly greater access to remote options, especially in knowledge sectors. On the other hand, people with lower incomes and those who work in retail, hospitality and other blue-collar roles are much less likely to have that flexibility.
MyPerfectCV also seeks to end the productivity argument once and for all: while around two in five employers agree that workers produce more and of higher quality with hybrid flexibility, around two-thirds of employees are likely to believe this.
The data found shows that productivity increases in individual and focused tasks, but there may be drawbacks when the home environment is not satisfactory or when collaboration is needed.
And it is the collaboration part that is considered the sticking point, since remote work is linked to a higher frequency of meetings, many of which are considered lower quality or less useful.
However, while the benefits of remote work are largely talked about, MyPerfectCV notes that almost all leaders are more likely to notice in-office staff and that hybrid workers are less likely to get pay raises or be promoted.
However, for many, the wellness, flexibility and cost benefits can outweigh that, and workers can potentially save thousands of dollars each year on the commute alone.
Looking ahead, the report predicts more meaningful work time in the office to maximize productivity, less demand for a full return to the office, and continued demand for flexibility from workers.
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