TSB shifts Square Mile hub as staff defy work from home expectations June 16, 2024 The controversial work-from-home trend, catalysed by the Covid-19 lockdowns, has drawn criticism by some business leaders and politicians.
London’s reign as most desirable city for work enters tenth year in boost for Square Mile April 24, 2024 London has held on to its crown as the world's most desirable city for work, according to a major study, in a boost for the Square Mile's reputation as a global financial hub.
Flexible jobs market booming as UK workers won’t budge on return-to-office demand April 17, 2024 According to exclusive data shared with City A.M. by Flexa, compared to this time last year, 62 per cent more flexible jobs are on offer in job adverts.
More than £80m spent on remote working kit for ‘couch potato’ HMRC staff March 14, 2024 The taxman purchased over 175,000 laptops, tablet computers, phones, and desktops at a total cost of £82,609,759 over the last three years.
Hybrid work specialist IWG reports record year but stays ‘cautious’ March 5, 2024 As millions of workers around the world adjust to the post-pandemic working environment, the group said it had doubled the number of locations opened during the year
TWaTs: Just a quarter of firms expect staff to be in the office full time December 15, 2023 Only one in four companies expect their staff to be in the office full time in the coming years, research suggests. A survey of more than 1,000 businesses indicates around one in six believe their employees will mainly work remotely. The study, by the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) and technology firm Cisco, found a [...]
Young City professionals ditch WFH as productivity thrives in the office December 11, 2023 London's young professionals have said they are more productive when working in the office, according to a new survey.
New York tightens leash on home working as London TWaTs lag behind November 28, 2023 Employees' hesitancy to return to the office full time has had an impact on the health of commercial properties, especially in the City.
New flexible office space coming to Liverpool Street after Wework’s bankruptcy November 28, 2023 The site was designed by architects at dMFK, and is part of British Land’s 32-acre Broadgate site, which hosts top financial, legal, tech and media firms, as well as well-known retailers.
Hybrid losing its grip as more workers return to the office October 23, 2023 More workers are returning to the office for the first time since the pandemic, in a sign that hybrid working may be on the way out, according to a new survey. A total of 43 per cent of workers have now returned to the office, while 39 per cent of workers are maintaining a hybrid [...]