Post-COVID era of hybrid work beckons in UK

Surveys indicate that a hybrid or flexible working week, divided between home and office, will be popular among huge numbers of workers.

Absolutely!

Companies, and countries alike (yes Japan!) will have to adopt this way of working to keep attracting the best talent.

The last doing so will be left behind in a world that is increasingly competitive to attract, and retain, the best resources.

There are too many up sides for the companies bottom line to go back. Bet the room isn’t that neat and tidy normally!

-pause their job.

Is that the new euphemism for getting sacked?

Banks are leading the way here, closing branches as fast as they can. Their customer service is being 'paused' as well.

One UK government entity appears to be using a chat bot to answer calls. It is as rubbish as you might expect.

-Companies though will reap the benefits of a more flexible approach to work.

Companies will save money by imprisoning you in your home alone or with your family, rather than in their office with your colleagues.

Up until now, many people have been furloughing. Couples who both have a job (common the UK - or it was) are going to have to negotiate for the best workspace. I wonder if unions will assist?

Home working has upsides (I worked from home before Covid), but it is going to isolate people. It is going to be tough on those with small flats and small children. It is not going to be for everyone.

And whenever anyone uses the phrase 'wellbeing' on the TV now, I immediately turn over. We get sermons on it all the time.

Absolutely!

Companies, and countries alike (yes Japan!) will have to adopt this way of working to keep attracting the best talent.

The last doing so will be left behind in a world that is increasingly competitive to attract, and retain, the best resources.

I agree! More WFH and Home schooling as well will be the way to go. I wish my company did that. I would LOVE to WFH