The omicron wave and a surge in flu cases last month kept city workers home.
, driving down office occupancy rates for the first time in six months.
Canberra and Perth were the only markets where office occupancy rates lifted, rising from 53 per cent to 61 per cent and from 65 to 71 per cent respectively, a Property Council of Australia’s survey shows. ABB ordinarily requires employees to attend the office twice a week for in-person team meetings, but day-to-day decisions around office attendance are usually up to staff members.“It’s a bit hectic keeping up with government guidelines,” said Ms Stacey, who works in Melbourne.
“I think what’s important for governments is to recognise that when they’re considering how best to manage these pandemic surges that they recognise that work from home is not a zero cost exercise.
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