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According to the data, remote workers enjoy an additional 24 minutes of sleep and 15 minutes more physical activity each day, while their average work time is reduced by about 10 minutes.Mixed Reactions to the Remote Work TrendThe ONS report also shows a significant divide in how remote work is adopted by different job roles. While remote working became widespread during the pandemic, it has since evolved, with hybrid work emerging as the most common model. The data reveals that managers are twice as likely as other staff to work remotely, with 45 percent of senior employees adopting a hybrid model, compared to just 27 percent of the general workforce.Major companies, including Dell, Amazon, and Asda, have begun urging employees back into the office, leading to a notable drop in full-time remote work. According to MSN, the percentage of employees working exclusively from home has declined from 37 percent in early 2021 to just 13 percent in October 2024. Many of these employees have since transitioned to a hybrid model rather than returning to the office entirely. Hybrid work adoption has more than tripled, rising from 9 percent in January 2021 to 28 percent today.Productivity Concerns in the Civil ServiceThe reluctance to return to in-office work has sparked concerns about productivity, especially within the Civil Service. During his tenure as minister for Brexit opportunities and government efficiency, Sir Jacob Rees-Mogg left notes on the desks of remote-working civil servants, expressing his concern over public service delivery. In 2022, he remarked, \"I am very concerned that public services are not being delivered properly because people aren't at work.\"This sentiment resonates within the ONS itself, which has faced pushback from employees resisting mandatory office days. Earlier this year, hundreds of ONS staff voted for strike action in response to a requirement that they spend at least 40 percent of their time in the office. Sir Jacob commented, \"Clearly civil servants are now literally – and that is a correct use of the word literally, which is very rare – asleep on the job. It is no wonder that public sector productivity is so low.\" He has advocated for a government mandate enforcing a five-day office workweek for civil servants, as reported by The Telegraph.The Labour Party's Support for Flexible WorkThe Conservative perspective on remote work contrasts sharply with that of the Labour Party. Business Secretary Jonathan Reynolds has emphasised the economic benefits of flexible work arrangements, and Labour ministers are reportedly more accommodating of remote work for civil servants. According to The Telegraph, Labour supports flexible policies, viewing them as beneficial to the economy and employee well-being.Generational and Educational Disparities in Remote WorkONS data reveals that workers able to perform their duties from home experience improved well-being, with more time for rest and physical activity. However, younger workers benefit far less from these advantages, as only 19 percent of workers under 30 utilise hybrid working models, compared to 29 percent of those aged 30 and over. This disparity is largely because remote work is more accessible to senior roles, while younger workers are more likely employed in industries such as retail and hospitality, which offer limited remote work options.Education also plays a critical role in remote work access. Workers with degrees are ten times more likely to work remotely part-time compared to those without qualifications. Approximately 42 percent of degree holders work in hybrid models, compared to just 4 percent of those without formal qualifications.Industries Leading the Hybrid Work TrendAmong various sectors, the IT industry has the highest adoption rate for hybrid work, with almost half (49 percent) of employees working remotely at least part of the week. This is closely followed by the professional and scientific sectors, where 46 percent of employees operate in a hybrid model.As remote work continues to reshape work-life balance and productivity, the findings underscore a fundamental shift in how and where people work in the UK. While flexible working models are welcomed by many, they also spark debate on productivity and accountability, particularly within public service roles. 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comment"></a></div></div> </header><div class="article-content article-body v_text freewall" id="v_article"><div class="tnc"></div><figure class="imageBox" style=""><div class="inBox"><div class="innerBox" style="height:0;padding-bottom:66.68%"> <picture class="mapping-embed" width="736" height="491"><source type="image/webp" media="(min-width: 1100px)" sizes="736px" srcset="https://d.ibtimes.co.uk/en/full/1731612/remote-workers.webp?w=736&f=03582d6ce9cd05a20b4b3a3c784fbcc9 736w"><source type="image/jpeg" media="(min-width: 1100px)" sizes="736px" srcset="https://d.ibtimes.co.uk/en/full/1731612/remote-workers.jpg?w=736&f=03582d6ce9cd05a20b4b3a3c784fbcc9 736w"><source type="image/webp" media="(min-width: 768px)" sizes="1100px" srcset="https://d.ibtimes.co.uk/en/full/1731612/remote-workers.webp?w=1100&f=f354bf6b5dee9abb290dddce57db6027 1100w"><source type="image/jpeg" media="(min-width: 768px)" sizes="1100px" srcset="https://d.ibtimes.co.uk/en/full/1731612/remote-workers.jpg?w=1100&f=f354bf6b5dee9abb290dddce57db6027 1100w"><source type="image/webp" media="(min-width: 480px)" sizes="736px" srcset="https://d.ibtimes.co.uk/en/full/1731612/remote-workers.webp?w=736&f=03582d6ce9cd05a20b4b3a3c784fbcc9 736w"><source type="image/jpeg" media="(min-width: 480px)" sizes="736px" srcset="https://d.ibtimes.co.uk/en/full/1731612/remote-workers.jpg?w=736&f=03582d6ce9cd05a20b4b3a3c784fbcc9 736w"><source type="image/webp" media="(min-width: 0px)" sizes="480px" srcset="https://d.ibtimes.co.uk/en/full/1731612/remote-workers.webp?w=480&f=e0d2647184af0183baebac086d923ff6 480w"><source type="image/jpeg" media="(min-width: 0px)" sizes="480px" srcset="https://d.ibtimes.co.uk/en/full/1731612/remote-workers.jpg?w=480&f=e0d2647184af0183baebac086d923ff6 480w"><source type="image/webp" srcset="https://d.ibtimes.co.uk/en/full/1731612/remote-workers.webp?w=736&f=03582d6ce9cd05a20b4b3a3c784fbcc9"><img class="mapping-embed imgPhoto" id="i1731612" src="https://d.ibtimes.co.uk/en/full/1731612/remote-workers.jpg?w=736&f=03582d6ce9cd05a20b4b3a3c784fbcc9" alt="Remote workers" width="736" height="491" height="491" /></picture></div> <figcaption class="caption" style="max-width:2500px;"> <span class="cap">Remote work has led to increased sleep, reduced work hours, and a shift in work-life balance, particularly for civil servants, as revealed by recent ONS data.</span> <span class="credit">Pexels</span> </figcaption></div> </figure><div class="article-paywall-contents"><p>A recent report from the <a href="https://www.ons.gov.uk/employmentandlabourmarket/peopleinwork/employmentandemployeetypes/articles/whoarethehybridworkers/2024-11-11" target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow">Office for National Statistics (ONS)</a> has highlighted a distinct shift in work habits among remote employees, revealing that those working from home are getting more rest and working slightly fewer hours than their in-office counterparts. According to the data, remote workers enjoy an additional 24 minutes of sleep and 15 minutes more physical activity each day, while their average work time is reduced by about 10 minutes.</p><h2><strong>Mixed Reactions to the Remote Work Trend</strong></h2><p>The ONS report also shows a significant divide in how remote work is adopted by different job roles. While remote working became widespread during the pandemic, it has since evolved, with hybrid work emerging as the most common model. The data reveals that managers are twice as likely as other staff to work remotely, with 45 percent of senior employees adopting a hybrid model, compared to just 27 percent of the general workforce.</p><p>Major companies, including Dell, Amazon, and Asda, have begun urging employees back into the office, leading to a notable drop in full-time remote work. According to <a href="https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/world/remote-staff-sleep-longer-and-work-less-says-ons/ar-AA1tTiSv?ocid=hpmsn&cvid=8f820092404045c8a54a3cf00b0c8445&ei=62" target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow"><em>MSN</em></a>, the percentage of employees working exclusively from home has declined from 37 percent in early 2021 to just 13 percent in October 2024. Many of these employees have since transitioned to a hybrid model rather than returning to the office entirely. Hybrid work adoption has more than tripled, rising from 9 percent in January 2021 to 28 percent today.</p><h2><strong>Productivity Concerns in the Civil Service</strong></h2><p>The reluctance to return to in-office work has sparked concerns about productivity, especially within the Civil Service. During his tenure as minister for Brexit opportunities and government efficiency, Sir Jacob Rees-Mogg left notes on the desks of remote-working civil servants, expressing his concern over public service delivery. In 2022, he remarked, "I am very concerned that public services are not being delivered properly because people aren't at work."</p><p>This sentiment resonates within the ONS itself, which has faced pushback from employees resisting mandatory office days. Earlier this year, hundreds of ONS staff voted for strike action in response to a requirement that they spend at least 40 percent of their time in the office. Sir Jacob commented, "Clearly civil servants are now literally – and that is a correct use of the word literally, which is very rare – asleep on the job. It is no wonder that public sector productivity is so low." He has advocated for a government mandate enforcing a five-day office workweek for civil servants, as reported by <a href="https://www.telegraph.co.uk/politics/2024/09/07/working-from-home-good-british-companies-jonathan-reynolds/" target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow"><em>The Telegraph</em></a>.</p><h2><strong>The Labour Party's Support for Flexible Work</strong></h2><p>The Conservative perspective on remote work contrasts sharply with that of the Labour Party. Business Secretary Jonathan Reynolds has emphasised the economic benefits of flexible work arrangements, and Labour ministers are reportedly more accommodating of remote work for civil servants. According to <a href="https://www.telegraph.co.uk/politics/2024/09/07/working-from-home-good-british-companies-jonathan-reynolds/" target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow"><em>The Telegraph</em></a>, Labour supports flexible policies, viewing them as beneficial to the economy and employee well-being.</p><h2><strong>Generational and Educational Disparities in Remote Work</strong></h2><p>ONS data reveals that workers able to perform their duties from home experience improved well-being, with more time for rest and physical activity. However, younger workers benefit far less from these advantages, as only 19 percent of workers under 30 utilise hybrid working models, compared to 29 percent of those aged 30 and over. This disparity is largely because remote work is more accessible to senior roles, while younger workers are more likely employed in industries such as retail and hospitality, which offer limited remote work options.</p><p>Education also plays a critical role in remote work access. Workers with degrees are ten times more likely to work remotely part-time compared to those without qualifications. Approximately 42 percent of degree holders work in hybrid models, compared to just 4 percent of those without formal qualifications.</p><h2><strong>Industries Leading the Hybrid Work Trend</strong></h2><p>Among various sectors, the IT industry has the highest adoption rate for hybrid work, with almost half (49 percent) of employees working remotely at least part of the week. This is closely followed by the professional and scientific sectors, where 46 percent of employees operate in a hybrid model.</p><p>As remote work continues to reshape work-life balance and productivity, the findings underscore a fundamental shift in how and where people work in the UK. While flexible working models are welcomed by many, they also spark debate on productivity and accountability, particularly within public service roles. 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