Covid-19: Senior public servants warn against any moves back to offices

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Seven in 10 higher civil servants want to continue working from home at least part of the week

“Most are working from home, and most of them are happy to work from home in some shape or form. A very small number want to go back into the office. Others would like a mix,” he said.

Seven in 10 want to continue working from home at least part of the week and one in 10 for all of the week. Less than 6 per cent want to return to working conditions before the Covid-19 outbreak. Asked about the benefits of home-working, almost eight in 10 were enjoying the end of the daily commute and reduced costs; 45 per cent liked greater flexibility in managing their day; and 42 per cent thought they were contributing to a greener environment.

“Over time I would certainly anticipate many more public servants working remotely or a mix between home work and working in the workplace.

 

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