A study by King's College London reveals a significant decline in UK workers' willingness to return to traditional office settings. From early 2022 to late 2024, compliance with return-to-office requests dropped from 54% to 42%. Half of the employees now prefer job hunting over returning to the office full-time. Women are particularly resistant, with 55% considering leaving their jobs. In contrast, compliance varies by demographic, with higher rates among black and minority ethnic workers possibly linked to insecurities in their professions. Hybrid work continues to dominate in the UK, despite employer mandates from major tech companies.
Despite a strong push from employers, only 42% of UK workers are willing to return to the office full-time, reflecting a significant decrease in compliance.
The study indicates a growing employee resistance against rigid workplace mandates, with a notable shift in attitudes observed from early 2022 to 2024.
Female workers are particularly resistant to return-to-office mandates, with 55% expressing willingness to seek new employment over a full-time office return.
The research suggests that compliance rates for returning to the office differ among demographic groups, highlighting issues of job insecurity and workplace discrimination.
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