28% workers denied flexible working due to employers’ productivity fears
Research from Phoenix Group revealed that while more workers are taking advantage of flexible arrangements, many still face significant barriers.
Searches for mental health advice from WFH workers up 60% – Choose Leisure
Analysis by Choose Leisure found a sharp increase in searches for terms such as ‘work from home health’, ‘WFH mental health’, ‘WFH wellbeing’, and ‘WFH wellbeing tips’, along with 1,446 related keywords.
Unreliable broadband significantly harms remote work productivity, research finds
Broadband Genie highlighted that poor broadband reliability is a major issue for remote and hybrid workers across the UK.
Racial disparities persist in WFH access despite overall increase, study finds
The researchers suggest that these disparities could stem from managerial biases against BME workers, leading to a reluctance to WFH opportunities.
Half of bosses say they cannot trust staff without monitoring, study finds
The new study unearthed the views and experiences relating to the ‘workplace surveillance’ of 1,000 employees and 1,000 employers in the UK.
40% workers expect a return to full-time office post-pandemic, survey shows
Workers anticipate a shift back to full-time office attendance showing 40% expecting a return to the pre-pandemic 5-day office weeks.
WPP mandates four days of office attendance per week from April 2025
CEO Mark Read explained that the decision is rooted in the belief that in-person collaboration is vital for the company’s success.
Hybrid workers spend more time on wellbeing – ONS
Saving an average of 56 minutes per day by not commuting, those working from home on a given day spent an average of 24 minutes more on sleep and rest.
Turkey introduces digital nomad visa for Brits
Turkey now offers a digital nomad visa to British remote workers, requiring a minimum income of $36,000 and specific documentation to apply.
ONS staff vote for strike over office attendance policy
Office for National Statistics staff are set to strike over a new policy mandating 40% office attendance, amidst wider debates on workplace flexibility.
