Beswitched
Callistemon21
Not everyone works in an office; this system may work for those who can work from a laptop, a phone but I doubt that it is the majority.
A hybrid system seems ideal for those who can wfh but how many can? And is it a more efficient way of working?
It depends on your job and your personality
Some people have jobs that involve long periods of data input, research, writing reports and letters, and can just as easily do this part of their job at home as in the office. Others work in jobs that involve a lot of collaboration, on site organising etc and need to be in the office a lot.
Some people are self motivated and enjoy working alone. Others need structure and support and would find it difficult to do their job properly at home.
But for the many whose job lends itself to remote working and who have also demonstrated that their quality and output hasn't suffered, why force them back to a long commute and rigid hours?
I'm not so daft, Beswitched, that I need an explanation about various different working conditions and people's personalities.
Did I say anyone should be forced back into a long commute and rigid hours?
I don't think I said that at all.
Bluebelle
You make some good points. This was especially so during lockdowns when both parents could be working from home and children were at home but doing schoolwork. Fine if there are sufficient separate rooms for all but not so good if a parent is on a conference call at the dining table and someone else wants to make a cuppa, the dog is barking because there's a delivery.
According to the ONS, 37% of UK workers worked from home for some of the time during 2020, up 10% from pre-pandemic.
Therefore, one might conclude that it is probably not feasible for the majority of workers.