"New research involving more than 800 UK businesses has found that companies that adopted remote working early, invested in training, and introduced management practices are far more likely to report benefits and productivity gains than those that did not."
"The study found that the vast majority of businesses surveyed (88%) have successfully adopted remote working since the COVID-19 pandemic, with most sustaining or expanding remote and hybrid working practices. Only 16% have discontinued remote work entirely, and just 13% believe a full return to the office is likely."
"Where challenges do occur, the research finds they are driven primarily by issues in managing and coordinating remote teams, rather than by remote working itself."
Research from the University of Birmingham and London School of Economics surveyed over 800 UK businesses to examine remote and hybrid working outcomes. The study reveals that 88% of businesses have successfully adopted remote working since the pandemic, with most sustaining or expanding these practices. Only 16% discontinued remote work entirely, and just 13% expect a full office return. Hybrid work dominates, with half of adopting firms using 1-2 days per week policies and one-quarter allowing 3-4 days. Companies reporting significant benefits invested in training and implemented strong management practices. Challenges arise primarily from managing and coordinating remote teams rather than remote work itself. The findings demonstrate that flexible work has become a permanent structural shift in UK organizations rather than a temporary response.
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