Business Secretary Jonathan Reynolds has been vocal in his support for flexible working, arguing that it promotes staff loyalty and reduces the 'culture of presenteeism' that prioritizes physical presence over performance.
Labour ministers have indicated they have no interest in strictly policing office attendance, leaving decisions about work patterns to individual managers, which has been welcomed by civil service unions.
Amazon, for example, recently announced that it will require employees to return to the office five days a week starting next year, citing the benefits of on-site collaboration and learning.
Kemi Badenoch argued that more office time is necessary for skill development and warned that Labour's focus on flexible working could lead to a decline in learning opportunities for employees.
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