Flexible working | Hybrid staff 'feel freer to be themselves', new data shows

More than half of UK workers say flexible working has allowed them to be themselves more, according to a new study.

Research from Perkbox, the global benefits and rewards platform, has found that moves towards hybrid and flexible working are changing the workplace experience for employees across the UK.

This trend is particularly strong for women – 61% say they feel freer to be themselves when remote and hybrid working compared to 51% of men – a sign that new forms of working are having a positive impact on workplace diversity. In fact, 55% of employees say that remote and hybrid working has been a huge step forward in supporting more diverse and inclusive working environments.

In addition, the survey of over 2,000 full time-employees found more than half (54%) report a better work-life balance as a result of hybrid working, with the increased flexibility particularly valued by employees aged 25-44 (60%) who may be more likely to have caring responsibilities.