Research from the Institute of Workplace and Facilities Management (IWFM) warns that half (50 per cent) of UK workers are being pressured to return to unfit office spaces by their bosses.
More than two-thirds (68 per cent) of facilities management professionals said they felt confident knowing where smart tech could save money, time, and improve service delivery quality, according to research by property services specialist DMA Group.
The British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) has released new figures showing that over two thirds (66 per cent) of businesses surveyed were offering remote working to employees.
Sixty-three per cent of employees now believe the office is unnecessary, according to new research from the Institute of Workplace and Facilities Management (IWFM).
Most UK businesses (89 per cent) expect hybrid workforces to become a permanent part of working life following a 190 per cent spike in remote work job postings since the start of the pandemic, shows a report by specialist recruiter Robert Half.
While the global pandemic has thrown up questions about the future of offices and workspaces, it’s also placed the importance of future-proofing workforces into sharp relief.
Covid-19 and the growing climate crisis are accelerating trends – such as advances in technology, more flexible and remote working and greener travel – that are causing “a seismic shift” in the way people use and view cities, according to research by a German energy company.
Employers are struggling to understand the multiple needs of their workforces because of changes in the working life as a result of coronavirus, according to research.
