"While hybrid working is still increasing in popularity, attitudes persist among some employers that remote working reduces productivity, visibility and creativity. As a result, many workplaces are requiring a return to fully on-site working. This approach, however, is not supported by research into hybrid working (a mix of working at home and on-site) which suggests productivity is not damaged and that it can also improve job satisfaction."
"For many people who are disabled, neurodivergent or both, home-based working provides a real opportunity to gain-and retain-a job in a productive and supportive environment. Around 24% of the working-age population are disabled, with the employment rate among disabled people around 54%. While disabled staff can request remote working as a reasonable adjustment, it can attract stigma. This is one reason why people may not always feel able to make this request, or say how much they would prefer to work from home."
Home-based working in the UK fell from 49% at the COVID peak to about 14% currently, while hybrid working gains popularity. Some employers believe remote work reduces productivity, visibility and creativity, and are pushing full on-site returns. Research into hybrid working suggests productivity is not harmed and that hybrid arrangements can improve job satisfaction. Home-based working offers disabled and neurodivergent people greater opportunities to gain and retain employment in supportive, productive environments. Disabled staff can request remote working as a reasonable adjustment, but stigma and fears of repercussions can deter such requests. Employers must manage downsides like social isolation and presenteeism.
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