JUST a handful of Brits want to work remotely all the time, reveal new figures published today.
Research by the
Four per cent of workers want to come into the office one day a week.
The figures reinforce the continued pull of physical offices, but highlight that elements of hybrid working are likely to be incorporated more frequently into business models.
Around a third of firms think flexible working is the best model to use, according to
The findings come as employers across the
Firms that fail to incorporate the positive changes to working practices engineered during the pandemic will find it harder to recruit and retain talent, thinks
"As competition for talent intensifies, companies need to look beyond tactical delivery - such as increased connectivity and communications technologies - and embed enhanced flexible working practices to keep their workforce engaged and productive."
Business leaders think offering flexible working is just as important as pay for their employees,
Intense worker shortages causing the
However, the findings will ease fears over a looming joblessness spike after the furlough scheme was pulled last Thursday. Around 1m workers were still on the scheme when it ended.
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