New research has found that hybrid working is here to stay as people swap the commute for greater flexibility. But London's recovery is lagging behind other big UK cities, so what will that mean for the future of the capital?
The researchers surveyed more than 2,000 people with a regular workplace in London, including those that live outside the city and commute in for work.
Mark Kleinman, professor of public policy at King's College London, says that this doesn't reflect a slower economic recovery. This was closely followed by finding it easier to manage personal responsibilities and being more relaxed when at home.Almost three-quarters of Londoners would chooseProfessor Kleinman says that this points to a"profound change" in the way the economy works.
Older people are more likely to be open to the idea. Almost 30% of people aged 50 and over would choose to be in the office full-time, compared to just 14% of 16 to 24-year-olds.People are more likely to say they perform well when working from home than in the office. But over-50s and Conservative voters are the most likely to be pessimistic about the impact on life in the capital.
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