"'This result shows a marked decline in enthusiasm for flexible working from when the question was last asked in the survey, which was back in the spring. Between 19 May and 1 June, 8.2% of companies responding to the survey reported they were using or intending to use increased homeworking as a permanent business model going forward. This latest survey, held between 18 to 31 August, revealed just 2.8% said homeworking was part of their permanent business model.'"
"'In contrast, the latest survey responses from transport & storage companies' manufacturing and retail partners reveal greater enthusiasm for homeworking. 7.7% of manufacturers and 14.1% of retailers said they use or intend to use increased homeworking as a permanent business model. Indeed, in a number of other business sectors, the difference in attitudes to working from home is even more marked.'"
ONS Business Insights and Conditions Survey shows just 2.8% of transport & storage companies report homeworking will remain part of their permanent business model. That represents a fall from 8.2% recorded between 19 May and 1 June to the 18–31 August survey figure. Transport & storage now record lower homeworking uptake than any other sector, including accommodation & food services. Manufacturers report 7.7% and retailers 14.1% intending or using increased homeworking permanently. Science & technical businesses report 37% and information & communication organisations report 47% using homeworking permanently. Transport & storage also report 14.5% unable to meet demand due to worker shortages.
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