- Acas survey of greater than 1,000 managers discovered rise in working from residence
- 20% of managers cited discount in bodily workspace as behind the change
One in three employers have seen a rise in workers working from residence within the final yr, analysis suggests.
A survey of greater than 1,000 managers discovered that one in 5 have additionally reported a discount in bodily workspace as the rationale to implement residence working.
Acas identified that anybody who has labored for his or her employer for 26 weeks or extra have the proper to ask if they’ll work flexibly.
New modifications to the regulation in April will make this proper apply from the primary day of employment.
Acas has printed a brand new draft Code of Practice on requests for versatile working to offer steerage and assist everybody perceive the modifications.
One in three employers have seen a rise in workers working from residence within the final yr (Stock Image)
Its chief government Susan Clews mentioned: ‘There has been a world shift to versatile working following the pandemic and it’s clear from our ballot that there is a continued urge for food amongst workers and employers.
‘Some companies have benefited by lowering workplace prices in addition to attracting one of the best expertise. Staff can discover versatile working worthwhile to higher stability their working lives.
‘Home or hybrid working are just a few examples of an array of versatile working preparations which might be accessible.
‘Our new draft Code encourages employers to take a optimistic strategy to versatile working and covers the brand new regulation modifications.’
Participants had been requested to what extent the proportion of workers working from residence of their enterprise has elevated or decreased within the final 12 months.
One in 10 mentioned there had been a major enhance whereas an extra 20 per cent reported a slight rise.
Half mentioned there had been no change.