The study stated that only 10% of employees believe they will return to work five days a week, compared to 73% who believe working remotely at least one day a week would become a permanent element of modern life.

The research, published on June 6, showed that 20% of London professionals work full-time in the office, with another 13% working full-time from home.

A survey of 2,000 working Londoners revealed that some 61% said they now work from home at least one day a week, up from 37% before the pandemic.

Of the respondents, 79% found working from home positively impactful, listing avoiding the commute as a top benefit. About 84% of women held this view compared to 76% of men.

One of the beneficial effects of working from home, according to women, is the flexibility to manage work and family commitments.

However, not all of the study’s findings appear to be beneficial. Workers surveyed were twice as likely to agree that widespread remote work policies would disproportionately harm the careers of young people.

Similarly, 50% of employees believe senior managers work from home regularly, but only 27% feel their bosses encourage them to do the same. Also, more than half (56%) believe that senior management wants employees to come into the office more frequently.

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But the boldest version of remote work goes far beyond these two locations. Working from anywhere is often assumed as a completely independent entity where people can work in Alaska and Zanzibar. Many travel destinations strive to blur the line between business and leisure. Even hotels have converted some of their rooms into offices to provide the facility of work from the hotel.

The whole country is reforming itself as a place of play and work. The Bahamas, Costa Rica, Malta and others offer visas to digital nomads.

The idea of the existence of a Globetrotter is wonderful. Nevertheless, many barriers remain. Some are practical. The legal, salary, and tax implications of working in different locations during the year are a headache for the management.

When you’re abroad, everyday issues such as IT support become even more complicated. You can work from anywhere only if the device works reliably. If Airbnb’s WiFi reminds you of your modem usage, your options may be limited. If you spill sunscreen on your laptop, the person at the hotel front desk is more likely to sympathize with you than a spare computer.

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