- UK workers typically have 1.8 days per week out of the office (at home)
- Remote work is associated with higher number of calls
- Office Workers Get More Noticed Through Promotions and Pay Raise
New research from MyPerfectCV shows how commonplace hybrid working has become, with around two in five UK workers now fully remote or hybrid – with hybrid being around twice as common as remote working.
Additionally, the UK has been named as one of the world leaders in flexible working, with workers typically averaging 1.8 more days remote per week.
A decision largely driven by pandemic office closures has now become the norm, with MyPerfectCV believing that remote flexibility is here to stay.
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Workers are increasingly increasing hybrid flexibility
Despite the headline figures, the data shows a level of disparity, with high earners (classified as those earning over £50,000 a year) much more likely to work from home. Degree holders also have significantly higher access to distance learning options, particularly in knowledge sectors. On the other hand, low-income earners and those working in retail, hospitality and other blue-collar occupations are much less likely to benefit from such flexibility.
MyPerfectCV also seeks to put an end to the productivity argument once and for all: while about two in five employers agree that workers produce more and better quality with hybrid flexibility, about two-thirds of employees are likely to believe this.
Data reveals that productivity increases for focused, individual tasks, but there may be downsides when the home environment is unsatisfactory or when collaboration is necessary.
And it’s the collaboration part that is seen as the sticking point, with remote working linked to a higher frequency of meetings, many of which are seen as lower quality or less useful.
However, even though the benefits of remote work are widely discussed, MyPerfectCV notes that almost all leaders are more likely to notice existing staff and that hybrid workers are less likely to get pay raises or be promoted.
For many though, the wellbeing, flexibility and cost benefits can outweigh this, with workers potentially able to save thousands of dollars each year on travel alone.
Looking ahead, the report predicts more meaningful work time to maximize productivity, less demand for a full return to the office, and continued demand for worker flexibility.
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