Centre for Cities says shift during Covid pandemic is unlikely to last as people want interaction
The five-day office week could return within two years, as the rise in working from home prompted by the coronavirus pandemic is unlikely to last because people need – and want – direct contact, according to a leading UK thinktank.
While banks have started bringing traders and other workers back to the office, many other companies have adopted a more cautious stance, with experts predicting that a blend of home and office work will be common in the months ahead.