'Changing our ways' | Deloitte goes against rivals in controversial hybrid working ruling

Deloitte is making a permanent switch to hybrid working, in a move which will see UK staff have the freedom to choose their own working patterns, according to new reports.

As reported by the Financial Times, the accountancy giant has embraced the working structure which was brought about as a result of the pandemic. The firm has told workers they can choose how often they want to work from home. This permanent decision follows a 2021 company survey which found that 96% of employees wanted the freedom to choose their working patterns.

According to the FT, the firm has abandoned two buildings which had 250,000 sq. ft of office space in total, downsizing to two remaining sites with 485,000 sq. ft of space for workers. No jobs will be lost as a result of the changes to office space, and employees who work in the two closing buildings have been moved to Deloitte’s remaining offices.

As reported by The Times, Stephen Griggs, Deloitte’s UK managing partner said: “We are constantly reviewing our office space requirements to reflect changes to our ways of working and our sustainability objectives”.