The rise of hybrid working in Britain has not fulfilled the anticipated economic leveling of struggling regions. Research indicates that while hybrid roles are increasingly common, they predominantly benefit older, high-skilled professionals in major cities. Despite some flexibility in work arrangements, most employees remain tied to urban centers for work attendance. There has been no significant migration of talent to less expensive areas, undermining hopes for a geographical spread of skilled professionals post-Covid. The report emphasizes that the economic divide may worsen if policymakers do not address the implications of remote work.
People are still opting to live in places that offer the best wages and the best opportunities for their profession.
When highly skilled workers move house, the main reason tends to be a need for more space rather than it being determined by their job.
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