RTO mandates | 2 in 3 UK firms to demand increased office attendance

Almost two-thirds of UK businesses' senior decision-makers will increase the number of hours employees must be in-office, according to new research.

Digital infrastructure specialists NCG commissioned an independent survey of 1,002 senior decision-makers within UK businesses. The results revealed that 59% of respondents said their employees would be expected to be present at the office more frequently than they have over the last year. 

Face-to-face interaction is clearly important; when asked what the most important factor is when selecting a new workspace, networking and event opportunities were at the top of the list with 31%. In addition, 65% of respondents said the technology they use in the workspace is essential for networking and collaboration.

Yet for a significant number, basic functions of their office technology are letting them down. A quarter (24%) of those asked said that the mobile or online platform for booking meeting rooms and registering guests was poor, whilst 19% stated that the platform for communicating with other members or learning about events taking place in the space was also poor.