What's the future situation with home working?

There certainly is cause for optimism as we head into 2021, with the hopeful news of a vaccine suggesting that normal life may be able to return at some point during this year.

However, what does this mean for homeworking? Commentary from the UK government has been inconsistent on this point, with some ministers suggesting that homeworking will be more widespread, and even more protected in law, and others saying that the impact on local economies means it should be discouraged.

For now, all organisations must keep up with the latest expectations placed upon them by coronavirus restrictions, and facilitate homeworking as much as is possible. The government accept that not all businesses will be able to let staff work remotely, and there is some flexibility on people coming into work for certain reasons such as mental health, but organisations would be wise to be able to clearly outline why staff are being asked into the workplace.

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