Mayor Sir Sadiq Khan recently warned businesses against reducing their office space, emphasizing the danger of London's center becoming hollowed out. This comes amidst criticism from Tories regarding his relocation of City Hall, which was intended to save costs but has led to most employees working from home. Khan expressed concern for young professionals who may struggle with networking and skill development due to reduced office presence. He urged businesses to support a return to the office while making work environments more appealing. The GLA noted the cost savings from the relocation would support vital city services.
Sir Sadiq Khan addressed concerns about London's office space hollowing out, warning companies against reducing office sizes while defending City Hall's shift to a smaller venue.
The mayor expressed worries about young graduates missing out on networking opportunities due to remote work, urging businesses to promote return to office work.
The criticism from Tories highlights the perceived hypocrisy in Khan's call for in-office work while most City Hall employees work from home a majority of the time.
Despite the criticism, the GLA emphasized that relocating City Hall is yielding substantial savings, aimed at bolstering essential services and economic growth.
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