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It’s been more than 5 years since the first of the covid lockdowns kept workers in the UK at home, which completely change the world of office-based working. And for many, these changes have now become an expectation.
The Office for National Statistics has confirmed splitting time between the office and home is the new normal, finding that the number of hybrid workers has gradually increased since March 2022, and more than a quarter of workers were hybrid in Great Britain between January and March 2025.
However, over the last year we’ve seen a rise in employers mandating a return to the office, suggesting this could be coming a wider trend in the years ahead. High-profile examples like Amazon, which faced internal protests over it’s return-to-office policy, and Boots, which called for 3,900 head office staff to return to the office full-time highlight a growing change for employers. And with more organisations considering similar moves, many employees may soon find their working patterns to be under review.
The pros and cons of office and home working
There are many benefits to office-based working, such as social interaction, a defined workspace, and face-to-face communication. All resulting in more organic collaboration, and a stronger sense of team cohesion.
