The rise of hybrid working has transformed office dynamics, yet it hasn't significantly improved conditions in disadvantaged areas, according to a study from the ESRC Centre for Population Change. Research led by Professor Jackie Wahba indicates that while working from home is now commonplace, the purported benefits of spreading talent and salaries across the UK have not materialized. Disparities remain, especially among high-skilled professions, with remote work concentrated near major cities. The study emphasizes the need to overcome barriers to residential mobility for broader equity in work opportunities.
"Working from home is now a normal part of working life, with the potential to change where and how people work," Professor Jackie Wahba of the University of Southampton, who led the research.
"It could offer major benefits, giving both employers and workers more choice and flexibility. But to achieve this, we must tackle key obstacles to residential mobility."
"It was widely believed that working from home would let high-skilled workers move further from their employers, opening up opportunities for less wealthy areas," Wahba added.
"Though hybrid systems remain more popular, some companies have forced workers back - notably and Dell - often with pushback from employees."
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